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Detectorists Theme Song Lyrics
Will you search through the lonely earth for me
Climb through the briar and bramble
I’ll be your treasure
I felt the touch of the kings and the breath of the wind
I knew the call of all the song birds
They sang all the wrong words
I’m waiting for you
I’m waiting for you
Will you swim through the briny sea for me
Roll along the ocean’s floor
I’ll be your treasure
I’m with the ghosts of the men who can never sing again
There’s a place follow me where a love lost at sea
Is waiting for you is waiting for you
Theme Song Video
About the Show & Theme
The theme for Detectorists is a beautiful folk song performed by Johnny Flynn. It perfectly matches the quiet, peaceful mood of the show, which follows two friends who enjoy metal detecting in the English countryside.
The show was created by Mackenzie Crook, who also stars in the lead role. It first started on October 2, 2014, on BBC Four. Instead of big drama or fast action, the series focuses on the small, funny, and touching moments between people who have a shared hobby.
The lyrics talk about being “treasure” hidden in the earth or under the sea, waiting to be found. This fits the show’s theme of looking for something special in the ordinary world around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote and performed the theme song?
The song was written and performed by the British musician and actor Johnny Flynn.
When did Detectorists first air?
The series premiered on BBC Four on October 2, 2014.
What is the show about?
It is a gentle comedy about the lives, loves, and metal-detecting ambitions of Andy and Lance in the fictional town of Danebury.