The desperate, catchy plea of “Mr. Vecna, please don’t kill Steve” a fan-made parody set to The Chordettes’ classic “Mr. Sandman” became a genuine anthem of Stranger Things fan anxiety leading up to the final season.
Credited to YouTube creator John Fellner, the song spread rapidly across TikTok and Instagram as a hilarious yet heartfelt petition to the show’s villain. Its lyrics, offering up other characters like Mike or Nancy instead, perfectly encapsulate how Steve Harrington evolved from a disposable bully into the beloved “glue to this whole damn show,” making the playful plea to spare him and Dustin a resonant piece of fan culture.
Mr. Vecna Please Don’t Kill Steve Lyrics
Pom pom pom pom
Pom pom pom pom
Mr. vecna…
Please don’t kill steve
(pom pom pom)
Kill mike or nancy
Or one of those dweebs
(pom pom pom)
You could have killed him in the first season
(pom pom pom)
But now his arc has given us a reason
Duffer brothers leave dustin alone
(pom pom pom)
He is the glue to this damn show
(pom pom pom)
Can’t deny their chemistry
Please don’t kill dustin
Please don’t kill steve