"Zombieboy" is a song by Lady Gaga, released on her 2025 studio album Mayhem. It was written and produced by Lady Gaga, Andrew Watt and Cirkut, with James Fauntleroy providing additional songwriting. A disco track with funk elements, it was compared by journalists to Chic's music catalogue. Lyrically, it is about overindulging during a night out and anticipating an unpleasant morning, likening that feeling to waking up like a zombie. Gaga also pays tribute to the late model Rick Genest, who had the nickname "Zombie Boy". Critics gave positive reviews, praising the track's production and descri
"Zombieboy" is a song by Lady Gaga, released on her 2025 studio album Mayhem. It was written and produced by Lady Gaga, Andrew Watt and Cirkut, with James Fauntleroy providing additional songwriting. A disco track with funk elements, it was compared by journalists to Chic's music catalogue. Lyrically, it is about overindulging during a night out and anticipating an unpleasant morning, likening that feeling to waking up like a zombie. Gaga also pays tribute to the late model Rick Genest, who had the nickname "Zombie Boy". Critics gave positive reviews, praising the track's production and describing it as an album standout. It peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Global 200 and also charted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, France, Greece, and Portugal. The song has sparked a dance trend on social media.
Gaga sang "Zombieboy" live at several promotional concerts in 2025, while dancing alongside a skeleton. Further performances include Netflix's Tudum event, where she emerged from a vertical coffin to begin the song, and The Mayhem Ball tour (2025–2026), during which zombie eyes were projected onto audience members via screens. Journalists have frequently noted that the television series Wednesday, in which Gaga made a cameo appearance, was a major inspiration for the aesthetics of the song's live renditions.
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