The Slow Horses theme song, composed by the talented Daniel Pemberton, is an auditory masterpiece that perfectly complements the captivating espionage series. As the opening credits roll on Apple TV+, Pemberton’s composition weaves a tapestry of intrigue, mirroring the complex world of the slow horses. The carefully crafted melodies, infused with suspense and tension, transport viewers into a realm of secrets and hidden agendas. With each note, the theme song immerses the audience in the atmospheric world created by writers Mick Herron, Morwenna Banks, Jonny Stockwood, and Mark Denton. Cinematographer Danny Cohen’s artistry further enhances the visual storytelling, harmonizing with Pemberton’s musical genius. Across two series and numerous episodes, the Slow Horses theme song remains an indelible part of this thrilling spy drama.
Slow Horses Theme Song Lyrics
Surrounded by losers
Misfits and boozers
Hanging by your fingernails
You made one mistake
You got burned at the stake
You’re finished, you’re foolish you failed
There’s always a hope
On this slippery slope
Somewhere a ghost of a chance
To get back in that game
And burn off your shame
And dance with the big boys again
It’s a strange strange game
Strange, strange game
Such a shame shame shame
Yes a strange game
You got to carry the blame
In this strange game
You’re out on a limb
And you’re trying to get in
It’s a strange game
You piled up the corpses
And exhausted your sources
Lying right under a cloud
The odds are against you
The gods haven’t blessed you
You better get back on the rails
Drill down on the data
Keep pushing the paper
The damps dripping down on the walls
It’s a million to one
There’s a place in the sun
To dance with the big boys again
It’s a strange, strange game
Strange, oh so strange
You don’t even know my real name
Yes a strange game
You got to carry the blame
In this strange strange game
You’re out on a limb
And you’re trying to get in
It’s a strange game.
