Barrett Wilbert Weed and Ryan McCartan are known for their powerful singing talents, especially in musical theater.
Barrett gained attention for her strong voice in the role of Veronica in Heathers: The Musical and later starred in Mean Girls on Broadway.
Ryan, famous for his smooth and expressive singing, played JD in Heathers: The Musical and also performed in Frozen on Broadway.
Together, their vocals brought energy and emotion to live performances that fans still love today.
About the Song
Dead Girl Walking is a bold and powerful song from Heathers: The Musical. It shows Veronica’s strong feelings and need to take control in a risky moment.
The music is loud, fast, and full of energy, matching the emotion and tension in the scene.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Released | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Album | Heathers: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording) (2014) |
| Writers | Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe |
| Producers | Michael Croiter, Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe |
Full Dead Girl Walking Lyrics
VERONICA
The demon queen of high school has decreed it:
She says, Monday, 8 a.m., I will be deleted
They’ll hunt me down in study hall
Stuff and mount me on the wall
Thirty hours to live – how shall I spend them?
I don’t have to stay and die like cattle
I could change my name and ride up to Seattle
But I don’t own a motorbike
Wait – here’s an option that I like:
Spend these thirty hours gettin’ freaky, yeah
I need it hard, I’m a dead girl walkin’
I’m in your yard, I’m a dead girl walkin’
Before they punch my clock
I’m snappin’ off your window lock
Got no time to knock, I’m a dead girl walkin’
J.D., spoken
Veronica
What are you doin’ in my room?
VERONICA, spoken
Shh
VERONICA
Sorry, but I really had to wake you
See, I decided I must ride you ’til I break you
‘Cause Heather says I gots to go
You’re my last meal on death row
Shut your mouth and lose them tighty-whities
Come on!
Tonight I’m yours, I’m your dead girl walkin’
Get on all fours, kiss this dead girl walkin’
Let’s go, you know the drill
I’m hot and pissed and on the pill
Bow down to the will of a dead girl walkin’
And you know, you know, you know
It’s ’cause you’re beautiful
You say you’re numb inside, but I can’t agree
So the world’s unfair, keep it locked out there
In here it’s beautiful
Let’s make this beautiful
J.D., spoken
That works for me, whoop—
Instrumental Break
VERONICA, J.D.
Yeah
Full steam ahead, take this dead girl walkin’
How’d you find my address?
Let’s break the bed, rock this dead girl walkin’
I think you tore my mattress
VERONICA, J.D., VERONICA & J.D.
No sleep tonight for you
Better chug that Mountain Dew (Okay, okay)
Get your ass in gear
Make this whole town disappear (Okay, okay)
Slap me, pull my hair
Touch me there and there and there
And no more talkin’ (No-oh-oh-oh)
Love this dead girl walkin’
(Woah, woah, hey, hey, yeah, yeah)
Love this dead girl walkin’
(Woah, woah, hey, hey, wait, wait)
Love this dead girl, yeah, yeah, yeah, ow
Yeah
Similar Songs Like Dead Girl Walking
If you enjoy the bold energy and emotional edge of Dead Girl Walking, here are some songs with a similar powerful vibe:
- Fight for Me: A gentle song filled with warmth, care, and the quiet hope of feeling safe and noticed.
- Seventeen: Honest and emotional song, expressing a deep wish for peace, love, and the chance to live a normal life.
- Meant to Be Yours: The intense song shows obsession, desperation, and the powerful need to be loved, understood, and accepted.
Similar Artists Like Barrett Wilbert Weed & Ryan McCartan
Here are some similar artists known for their strong vocals in musical theater and emotional performance styles.
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Eva Noblezada
Genre: Musical Theater, Contemporary Broadway
Top Album: Broadway Records Presents: Eva Noblezada (2019) -
Jeremy Jordan
Genre: Musical Theater, Pop Rock
Top Album: Jeremy Jordan: Carry On (2020) -
Lindsay Mendez
Genre: Musical Theater, Jazz-Influenced Vocal
Top Album: This Time (2013) -
Ben Platt
Genre: Musical Theater, Pop
Top Album: Sing to Me Instead (2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Main Theme of Dead Girl Walking?
The song centers on seizing the moment and acting fearlessly when facing social ruin, as Veronica decides to live boldly after being isolated by her peers.
What is Happening in The Story During Dead Girl Walking?
Veronica, facing imminent social exile, sneaks into J.D.’s room to spend the night with him, accepting impulsivity and rebellion.
Is Dead Girl Walking Considered a Love Song?
While not a traditional love song, it’s an intense, passionate number about desire and living for the moment between Veronica and J.D.
