Now You Can Sing Along With the Mr. Robot Theme Song
Originally posted on August 11, 2016
We can now add the Aldersons to a long list of late-'80s/early'90s TV families that includes the Winslows, the Tanners, the other Tanners, and, yes, even cousins Larry and Balki. No matter what insanity comes their way, these families know how to stick together!
In Wednesday night's Mr. Robot, a stand-out episode that blended Elliot's current-day predicament with a 1990s-style sitcom featuring Gordon Shumway himself (ALF!), all the elements of a wholesome family yarn were there -- a laugh track, cheesy sets, and even a 30-second expository theme song.
Of course, when the show is Mr. Robot, the song is going to be a bit... dark. And if you thought the tune was eerily spot-on, it's because the original TGIF songwriters Bennett Salvay and Jesse Frederick were on hand to write and perform this little ditty! [Lyrics below]
Mr. Robot Theme Song ("Imagine a World Gone Insane")
Used to be you could trust in the story
Vilify the villains and celebrate the heroes
You could believe in the guts and theglory ways
Those were the better days
Where did those times go?
When the shimmering sky turns cold and gray
Searching for that spark of light
Just close your eyes and say the words
"Everything's gonna be all right"
(Yeah)
Imagine a world gone insane
Picture yourself high above
Imagine yourself in a world numb with pain
Where the crazies believe in their twisted love
Deep in your heart, hope stays alive
Stand up tall and surely you'll survive
Imagine a world gone insane
(Imagine a world)
Gone insane
Let your mind just drift away
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