Discover the story of the song > Bela Lugosi’s Dead – Bauhaus

The song talks about Bela Lugosi, a deceased actor who played the role of Dracula. The lyrics describe his death and the things that happen after it. The chorus repeats that Bela Lugosi is dead, but also that he's undead, which means he's still remembered or celebrated despite being gone. The song has a creepy tone and talks about vampires and death.