South Park Goth Kids Theme Song
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South Park Goth Kids Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleSouth Park Goth Kids Theme
Episode Featured“Goth Kids 3: Dawn of the Posers”
Original Air DateOctober 23, 2013
GenreGothic Rock / Parody
Series CreatorsTrey Parker & Matt Stone

South Park Goth Kids Theme Lyrics

Goin’ down to South Park Gonna have myself a time Death and sadness everywhere Loneliness and degradation Goin’ down to South Park Gonna take my woes with me Nightmares every night Posers spouting “let’s go shopping” Heading out to South Park Cause I cannot unwind I like spiders, loss, and rain I’m only happy when I’m in pain So I’m goin’ down to South Park to die die die

Official Goth Kids Opening Sequence

Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story

The South Park Goth Kids Theme is a dark, parodic reimagining of the original South Park intro. It first appeared in the Season 17 episode “Goth Kids 3: Dawn of the Posers,” where the show’s iconic opening was completely replaced to focus on the Goth subculture characters: Michael, Pete, Henrietta, and Firkle.

The lyrics replace the upbeat “Gonna have myself a time” with themes of “death and sadness.” The most biting part of the lyrics is the mention of “posers spouting let’s go shopping,” which reflects the Goth kids’ central philosophy: their intense hatred for “posers,” particularly the Emo kids and Vamp kids who they believe co-opt their style for superficial reasons.

Musically, the track mimics the slow, brooding basslines and drum patterns of classic 80s Gothic Rock bands like The Cure or Bauhaus. It highlights the show’s commitment to character-specific storytelling, turning the entire show’s identity into a “miserable” masterpiece for just one episode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the four Goth Kids?
The group consists of Michael (Tall Goth), Pete (Hair Goth), Henrietta Biggle, and Firkle (Kindergoth).
How do Goth kids differ from Emo/Vamp kids in South Park?
According to the Goth kids, Goths believe the world is inherently miserable, Emos believe they are uniquely miserable, and Vamps are just “douchey posers.”
Who composed this version of the theme?
Like most music in South Park, it was written by Trey Parker and the show’s internal music team to specifically parody the Goth genre.
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Verified Content: ThemeSong.info has confirmed this variant was exclusively used for Episode 237 (Season 17, Episode 4).