What We Do in the Shadows Theme Song Lyrics
Don’t sing if you want to live long
They have no use for your song
You’re dead, you’re dead, you’re dead
You’re dead and out of this world
You’ll never get a second chance
Plan all your moves in advance
Stay dead, stay dead, stay dead
Stay dead and out of this world
Run fast, don’t stand in the sun
There’s too much work to be done
You’re down, you’re down, you’re down
You’re down and out of this world
Don’t ever talk with your eyes
Be sure that you compromise
You’re dead, you’re dead, you’re dead
You’re dead and out of this world
Hear the unloved weeping like rain
Guard your sleep from the sound of their pain
Long gone, long gone, long gone
Long gone and out of this world
When you smile and it tears your face
It’s time for the inhuman race
You’re down, you’re down, you’re down
You’re down and out of this world
Now your hope and compassion is gone
You’ve sold out your dream to the world
Stay dead, stay dead, stay dead
You’re dead and out of this world
Behind the Theme Song
The theme song for What We Do in the Shadows is “You’re Dead” by Norma Tanega, a track originally released in the 1960s. Its darkly playful lyrics and eerie folk tone make it a perfect match for the show’s offbeat vampire comedy.
The series, which premiered on FX in 2019, follows a group of ancient vampires living in modern-day Staten Island as they struggle to adapt to contemporary human life. The mockumentary format gives the show its unique voice, blending horror elements with dry, absurd humour.
By pairing the show with “You’re Dead,” the opening credits immediately set the mood—macabre, ironic, and knowingly strange—signalling that the series is just as much about comedy as it is about creatures of the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme song for What We Do in the Shadows?
The theme song is “You’re Dead” by Norma Tanega.
When did What We Do in the Shadows first air?
The series first aired in 2019 on FX.
Who created the TV series?
The show was created by Jemaine Clement and is based on the original film of the same name.