Lady Gaga and Tim Burton release eerie new music video

Lady Gaga has released the official music video for her latest track, “The Dead Dance,” and it is a thrilling collaboration with director Tim Burton. The video features Gaga as a haunting porcelain doll, complete with eerie cracks on her face, perfectly capturing Burton’s signature spooky aesthetic.

As the music begins, Gaga comes to life in a cemetery filled with other eerie figurines, showcasing a classic Burton vibe mixed with Gaga’s unique performance art. The lyrics of the song are classic Gaga, with lines like “Because when you killed me inside, that’s when I came alive,” as she leads a group of zombified dolls in a dance party. It’s a visual feast that needs to be seen to be believed.

The song, “The Dead Dance,” was actually created for the second season of the popular Netflix show, Wednesday. Gaga not only provided the song for the show but also appears in the new season as the character Rosaline Rotwood, a deceased former teacher at Nevermore Academy. The show’s composer, Chris Bacon, expressed his excitement at seeing Gaga on screen, noting that she brings a sense of mystery and darkness that fits perfectly into the world of Wednesday.

In addition to the music video release, Gaga delighted fans by dropping a deluxe edition of her 2025 album, Mayhem, which includes “The Dead Dance” along with two other tracks, “Kill for Love” and “Can’t Stop the High.” This surprise addition to the album has surely thrilled fans who can’t get enough of Gaga’s music.

Overall, the collaboration between Lady Gaga and Tim Burton has resulted in a visually stunning music video that perfectly captures the essence of both artists. With Gaga’s unique style and Burton’s signature spooky aesthetic, “The Dead Dance” is a cinematic experience that fans of both artists are sure to love. Plus, with Gaga’s involvement in the upcoming season of Wednesday, fans have even more reasons to be excited about what this talented artist has in store.