PARANOiD DJ - 'Use Me Up (Angel's Order)' (Hazbin Hotel Pilot)

[@SpindleHorse]

This fucks hard! Amazing work!!

[@Certified_Shellington_Smoocher]

VIVZIE

[@ayyyimmaninja]

❤️❤️❤️

[@CollectorClawthorne]

woah Vivzie ❤️✨

[@PARANOiDDJ1]

I am truly beyond honoured, I don't even know what to say. I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the song and you have all my thanks and gratitude for creating a universe that has inspired me so much.

[@PhoenixFindsOddities]

Oh my goood, Vivzie! 🥰

[@lilalino]

Sure, Addict and Poison are both great, but this song will always have a special place in my heart. There are just so many lines in this that hit different.

[@Littleleafwc]

Fr!

[@c4mpt1p1sk4w]

FRR

[@heatherroxanne7660]

I get this one completely. However, both Poison and Addict describe my current situation to a T.

[@SHMC05]

Frrr!! I'm hoping they use the song sometime in the actual show, chances are pretty low but I can only hope xD The song is banger fr tho

[@SophieSingsAndSaysThings]

Right? This is THE Angel Dust song out of all of them

[@leviblack8631]

ADDICT is the denial Use me up is acting like he doesn’t care And Poison the realization and the cry for help

[@seepylilthing]

GOD . pain

[@Slendershade]

So use me up is denial too?

[@ShapralTheGamer]

@@Slendershade Kinda ig

[@user-nm1lx8qb3u]

And VIP is the declaration of mother fucking independents!

[@GhostRaziel13]

Use me up isn't denial and it's not pretending not to care, it's acceptance, listen to the words, it's angel owning what he is

[@jackattacktron1000]

This isn’t the lament of Angel Dust. This is his boss music.

[@1947wasabitchandsoamI]

*T posing behind you menacingly*

[@ACandCC]

@@1947wasabitchandsoamI Dude... WHAT THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN THROUGH?!

[@ravenfeatherdust]

@@1947wasabitchandsoamI I - you good?

[@1947wasabitchandsoamI]

@@ACandCC HELL! LITERAL HELL BITCH!

[@1947wasabitchandsoamI]

@@ravenfeatherdust N O !

[@12Cashmere]

Almost cried reading the description. I met Michael Kovach a few years ago back when recasting wasn't even an idea on the table, and he was so happy, bubbly, and excited for the project, and it breaks my heart they are recasting him. Amazing song, and I will always treasure the pilot immensely.

[@TetsuDeinonychus]

They're recasting Michael Kovach?

[@waitaminute-113]

I think it’s has something to do with hazbin hotel being now co-owned (or completely owned don’t know) by A24 so their recasting a bunch of V.As .

[@davidsana8309]

Heard it was a sag requirment type of thing

[@jesiennylisc8158]

Let's make a petition to keep him. He is the only true Angel. Fuck all ppl who say different

[@aidoruyashi9739]

Awe, that’s so heartbreaking :( I hope he gets casted for another great role, though ^^

[@creationsylphfandom6256]

“Swear I don’t even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel” Jesus… that’s so dark and really a thing that I never considered. Considering all Angel’s been through, can he still feel much? Or is he just playing it up for the cameras? God that’s awful. I hope they address it in canon.

[@funnyvideoguy3216]

I feel like they might have in like a prequel comic

[@retrowolf3456]

Angel just wasted and high so he can’t feel it anymore he figures it’s easier too get through it

[@twofacedlie212]

I can confirm that this is very much a thing that happens. I'm a survivor and I've been in a somewhat similar position to Angel before. At some point its just a chore and you do not care much anymore. Playing it up for others sake and also, just to get trough it quicker was very much a thing i did for a long time. At that one point where it turns into a chore there is no pleasure in any of it anymore. Although it is very possible to somehow get that back if you ever find a person you can trust. It is still something that i kinda struggle with today, it happens randomly from time to time, and oh god does it suck if you actually want to feel something again.

[@OlTimeyChara]

Most pron stars are just faking their reactions, so i can see angel being the same

[@israelmartinez6804]

I had thought about that when I was listening 😞

[@greedavaricious7760]

Not convinced you aren’t secretly writing these songs for the series. Killed it as always DJ

[@bthsr7113]

Would that be a bad thing?

[@greedavaricious7760]

@@bthsr7113 nope

[@SeinIshamiado]

I hope they hire him for Angel Dust's new singer

[@electrobob992]

@@SeinIshamiado Supposedly they already got all the new voices re-casted, yet to know who those will be. Also technically Angel Dust was fully recast reqular and possible singing voice. I just HOPE they aren't going to replace him with someone with an unfitting voice. Got to at least sound similar, else we fans might have to commission PARANOiD DJ to dub a few of the scenes. Just so we can hear how it could have sounded.

[@circa134]

@@electrobob992 it will probably be fitting becuase the guy who was voicing angle was copying vivs cannon voice so maybe viv has gotten that guy.

[@Nacho23672]

The part where he says “That why I’ve never tried to break the lock of my prison cell’ a giggle or laughter was heard there, I believe that was Val I rly love that detail because it sort of shows how Val is trapping Angel in a way so he can’t leave or doesn’t want to leave

[@xyn_the_animator]

timestamp?

[@personav4957]

@@xyn_the_animator 4:22

[@critiasdetested4749]

Everyone's talking about the "swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel" line (which checks out because it's amazing) but no one's really talking about "It's what I'm good and it's all I really know how to do". It's fucking stellar, and will probably be the biggest roadblock in Angel's path to redemption, if he's even gunning for that. He solidly believes that he's in this kinda situation because he's just built for it. I feel like he thinks he's only cut out for this kind of life, and that he might as well suck it up (haha) and get good at what he gets, because it's all he's ever going to get.

[@terra4822]

Ikr? By the way, there is new version of this song. Name is also Use me up, but with VIP. In that song, Angel sang about he knows he is more than just a pretty face, and that they won't kill his light. The song is basically telling that Angel will one day be free from Val. Sorry for my garbage English

[@comicbooknerdisme]

No yeah, Val tells him all the time that the thing he’s most good at is sex, and to keep himself there, so I like when he gets a big fuck you from angel

[@garydavisjr4917]

That's what I picked up on. Resonates with me alot more.

[@yourlocaljoyandhappiness8461]

This!

[@LexiaNight]

Lyrics: Always chasin’ the thrills Gettin’ in fights, gettin’ kills I play around real rough on either powder or pills Picked up for fun in the streets We’ll fuck to pay my receipts But it’s still not enough and so the cycle repeats But I can let it all go on camera or at a show So all the sinners and the monsters, yeah, they’re all gonna know That I don’t take walks of shame when everyone knows my name I’ve been around here long enough to know the rules of the game I’ve fought my INNER DEMONS every which way But they’re not interested in leaving me so in me they’ll stay I’m like a fire that could BURN this fuckin’ town to the ground And they’ll be nothin’ left but ashes if you let me come down So you better Use Me Up Make the most of your time And I can guarantee you’ll always wanna cross that line So get your money and your buddies and a drink or three No backin’ out or you’ll see why you shouldn’t mess with me Go ahead and Use Me Up Go ahead and Use Me Up I’ve fought my INNER DEMONS every which way But they’re not interested in leaving me so in me they’ll stay I’m like a fire that could BURN this fuckin’ town to the ground And they’ll be nothin’ left but ashes if you let me come down So you better Use Me Up Make the most of your time And I can guarantee you’ll always wanna cross that line So get your money and your buddies and a drink or three No backin’ out or you’ll see why you shouldn’t mess with me Go ahead and Use Me Up Go ahead and Use Me Up Knock back a couple o’ shots feelin’ all worked up and hot I’ll drop it down real low and tie their stomachs in knots I know they’re all watchin’ me I’m what they came here to see, but GIVE ME SHIT, I’LL FUCK YOU UP UNTIL YOU FALL AT MY FEET Come pin me down on my back I want you on the attack Don’t give a damn ‘bout how you wanna do me, it’s just a fact I’ve got a quota to fill and small talk don’t pay the bills Swear I don’t even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel I’ve fought against the system every day But it ain’t interested in leavin’ me alone anyway It’s like a fire that keeps burnin’ me but gets me “well” It’s why I’ve never tried to break the lock on my prison cell Might as well just use me up Make the most of my time I’ll be your toy, your brawler, anythin’ ya need for a dime It’s what I’m good at and it’s all I really know how to do No second chances down here Let me give myself up to you I’ve fought my INNER DEMONS every which way But they’re not interested in leaving me so in me they’ll stay I’m like a fire that could BURN this fuckin’ town to the ground And they’ll be nothin’ left but ashes if you let me come down So you better Use Me Up Make the most of your time And I can guarantee you’ll always wanna cross that line So get your money and your buddies and a drink or three No backin’ out or you’ll see why you shouldn’t mess with me Go ahead and Use Me Up

[@OzzyTheCat2419]

I swear I hear "I fuck my inner demons" but it still makes a lot of sense

[@Maya-OxO]

@@OzzyTheCat2419 same

[@1947wasabitchandsoamI]

thanks sugar

[@Maya-OxO]

@@1947wasabitchandsoamI I love you

[@demithejester8402]

I mean, thanks I guess? The video itself already shows the lyrics though

[@HELLO-cu7zk]

"Swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel" I never thought of that, and it really demonstrates how he does this to make ends meet. NOT because he finds it fun. Selling himself is what he sees as his only option because that's all he's an expert at.

[@KingdomAkatsukiHeart]

This is super common for sex workers. Especially for traumatized sex workers. It isn't fun, it isn't pleasurable. It's work. Hard work at times even. They aren't just obsessed with sex or actual sex addicts -- even those "addicted" to sex or that act like they are are more addicted to feeling worthy or valuable or enjoyed than they are to the actual feeling itself.

[@Anmari97]

In one of the comics, you can actually see a box full of dildos (presumably sent by Valentino) with "For Fun" written on it. Angel crossed that out and wrote "Work shit" instead.

[@kayperez7203]

@@KingdomAkatsukiHeart Which sadly not only for sex workers but alot in my teen years and early 20s i was made to think my only worth in a relationship was how i was making a guy feel in bed. So much so that when i started dating guys seriously in my life it was hard not to throw myself in a sexual situation when things got rocky. which eventually made me hate the touch of a man all together. thankfully i have someone now that respects when i dont want it and really makes sure im happy and pleased when we do get intimate. Thats why i relate to Angel because it did become a job in my own relationships with the pay of "love".

[@KingdomAkatsukiHeart]

@@kayperez7203 Yeah, those who have been sexually abused or used in general can generally have this kind of feeling too. I'm sorry to hear that happened to you... I was abused and use sex to cope even though I don't often enjoy it. It makes me feel good to be valued for something, that I can make someone WANT me. But it is an unhealthy coping mechanism. It's hard to find a partner who can understand and respect this kind of trauma, so I'm glad you have one and are doing better. I'm blessed to have a husband who is the same.

[@kayperez7203]

@@KingdomAkatsukiHeart thank goodness there are still great people out there to help heal the wounds. my mother was abusive which lead me to find love and validation in partners which then sadly led to this trauma. it became a chore to make love to my childrens father so much so he cheated and left me. hed touch me in my sleep which made me hate the touch of a man for a long long time after that. i couldnt even graze my own chest with my arm by accident without feeling uncomfertable and disgusting. Im still working on healing of course and it will be a very long time to fully heal and cope but thank goodness for people such as my partner and your husband who have the patience and the love we need.

[@majema007]

Vivienne, if you’re reading this, please, do every one of your fans and yourself a favor. Just one little favor. Get this legend on the team. It should be a crime against humanity to not have this music be canon in the Hazbin Hotel universe.

[@MK-pq3dj]

I SECOND TO THIS🔥🔥

[@micheleolivier8270]

Hell yeah!

[@quincyconnors9391]

Hell to the motherfucking yes!

[@aidenflame1576]

And tht guy who does vox and val on youtube so fuckin perfectly as their voice actors! :D

[@kivii-gi6fc]

ong bro

[@ayyyimmaninja]

You have killed it once again! This song was a great way to show just how much Angel can hold himself in a fight! He's not a helpless little lamb in need of saving, and it's a reminder that he is in Hell for a reason. Also shows how much of a badass he can be! Angel's message is as loud and clear as his personality: "Don't fuck with me." He's got his own shit to deal with already, so don't add to it. Especially when it's in the shape of a certain moth. Thanks again for letting me be part of this! It was a blast! Bravo and well done as always, DJ!

[@Incomprehensibly79]

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[@kelseyyamamoto4688]

This right here shows to NEVER EVER EVER EVER fuck with Angel EVER, or the last thing you'll see is the gun to your face 🔫

[@RipleyStirling]

the art looks amazing too! angel looks menacing yet beautiful as fuk :D

[@gabriela11696]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PUT THIS IN SPOTIFY!!!! ASAP

[@haileydejesus2445]

Can't wait for the animatic for this one !!! It's Amazing!!!!!! Gaaaah i love angel so much

[@angelajaime5155]

You understand Angel's character so well! Angel may be a victim of SA, and clearly suffering from his situation, but he is not fragile, he can hold his ground, and to a degree, enjoys his work. This song is amazing :)

[@fisheyenomiko]

"and to a degree, enjoys his work." I agree. I think even if he gets out from under Valentino's control, he'll still work in the sex industry, just working with/for someone else, or even go freelance.

[@Shadow-mb1pg]

@@fisheyenomikoI can see that happen too. His sexual side can also be part of his true layers and he can reclaim that once he’s free… (maybe with husk…)

[@astro_caht]

​@@Shadow-mb1pgSO REAL

[@Fuanwi]

All of these Hazbin Hotel songs are quite catchy, but the best thing about them are not the music itself, but the stories they tell. The introduction to the song, the rising action, and the climax of the song are all amazing, but the introduction and climax are truly the best parts of the songs. I love it, good job!

[@AuroraPeachy]

"Swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel" gave me CHILLS. What a good line. Incredible song, thank you for this and all your other Hazbin songs! ♥

[@DistressedNotBlessed]

I'd like this comment but it's at 666 likes

[@boredape1257]

such workers don't feel much passion and pleasure after working for years. they use painkillers and other substances to become numb. but they still make more cash than regular joes get in months. you get something - you lose something.

[@th3lak3eff3ct]

Literal genius line.

[@TheDJWolfie]

I truly love how brought out Angel's character in this song! Showing that he's not helpless and capable of taking care of himself, that's he's been in hell long enough to know how things play out in the end, and that he's more than just a fuck toy for ppl. I also love how hints bits of his past/job, showing that he's unphased by both pleasure and by pain now, clearly hinting/the small faded laugh of Valentino in the back, which is an obvious hint that Val has hurt him so much worse, to the point he's hinted that he doesn't even put up a fight anymore to break free from Valentino. Also, this beat is fire and I love the lyrics! You rock dude!!!

[@leebulger7112]

Well it says "I am like a fire that can burn this fuckin town to the ground" so I can say that it is FIRE.

[@kirara2516]

I thought I heard that monster's laugh in there.

[@zelnagaIzumi]

agree with all of this!

[@sayba6766]

yeag

[@owenb.4289]

Its a she man nifty says that shes a women

[@Hinatazuki]

Wait, is this an original song? This is very Angel Dust! This was very passionate from the lyrics to the nightclub-type reverberations. I can’t say enough about it. In short, I hope this becomes the new “Addict”.

[@ChloeSnyder-f9z]

Yes this is the original song

[@minnie6697]

Whenever I listen to this masterpiece, Val's laugh after "prison cell" always gets me and it's such an amazing narrative element I don't know how to put my absolute admiration of your work into words. Just... the acknowledgement that until Val is killed or gotten rid of in some way, Angel will forever be under his watch and control is heartbreaking and beautiful storytelling

[@Katto846]

He better be killed

[@demonprincess9680]

I'm hoping he gets killed towards the end of the show. I know Val's going to be one hell of a villain (no pun intended)

[@vylothlustincarnate6174]

So fucking good!! And it truly goes to show a little inside Angel's life that we probably won't get, in that much detail, from the show. You are amazing and super talented! Keep it up PDJ!

[@candysnuff8457]

“I’ve fought my inner demons every which way, but they’re not interested in leaving me so in me they’ll stay” BRO THAT LIIINE!!!!! It’s so true because sometimes you just gotta go “welp nothings changing so I just gotta live with it if I wanna go on ”

[@Estrelda]

You don't have to, it just takes time to find the best way to fight those demons.

[@beakerrtc]

I love how all of Angeldust's songs are so upbeat, it really matches

[@laladoodieincarnate]

Upbeat but fucked up. I love it!

[@demonprincess9680]

"Give me shit, I'll fuck you up until you fall at my feet" The delivery of that line lets you know he's serious

[@caelanjarman2466]

This song captures Angel's character very well. He's cheerful, sassy, and fully prepared to put anyone who tries to screw with him (literally in some cases) in their place. However, despite cheekly throwing sexual innuendos left and right, as well as offering himself up to anyone who can pay well, deep down he hates his afterlife of prostitution, but feels to trapped by it to do little more than find some short-lived satisfaction from it. Even with Cherri Bomb and the Hazbin Hotel slowly helping him recover, it's likely he'll be stuck in this cynical mindset for a long time and will still hear Valentino's depraved laughter mocking him in his head for ages, even if he manages to cut the rat out of his afterlife completely.

[@IsomerMashups]

The lines that I like best are "I'll be your toy, your brawler, anything you need for a dime. It's what I'm good at and it's all I really know how to do." That's depressingly self-loathing.

[@GreenCorgiQueen]

DJ, this is absolutely PHENOMENAL. It's clear how much of a love letter this is to Angel, it's incredible 💚

[@geminijones3414]

You guys absolutely killed it with this one, PDJ! The sound design is absolutely on point (was that Val’s laughter I heard at one point?) and the song as an expression of Angel’s disillusionment is both tragic, adrenaline inducing and chilling at the same time. Your contributions to the Hazbin Hotel fandom have been invaluable! Applause all around!

[@willowcioci-faux73]

A fabulous day for Hazbin Hotel fans with Alastor’s redesign and a stunning original Angel song from DJ!!!

[@zerosorigin8387]

Honestly I feel almost the whole cast should get at least a slight redesign cause why not lol.

[@vesstig]

@@zerosorigin8387 I honestly hope the whole show dies after the VA recast but knowing how marketing works itll be used to promote the new show despite the majority of OG VA's have been ousted

[@triona-tribblescore]

"Give me shit, I'll fuck you up until you fall at my feet" This might be super obvious idk but when he sings that line at 3:53 the voices are layered, it sounds like Val is saying the same lines. It almost seems like Angels projecting what Val has said to him in the past. Doing so onto others who he can actually defend himself against/ fight with no repercussions, possibly to re-gain the sense of control over his own life. This song is forever fkin incredible with the amount of detail, thought and understanding of character that went into it (alongside every other song you've produced), absolute genius

[@nakiahoffmann3184]

As someone who used to "work the streets" i approve. I think the same way. I feel like angel dust was based on me.

[@LuckyDeathCards]

It's not out yet and I'm already vibing to it...... (edit: -->) yup, it's time to vibe more.

[@numberharp1992]

this guy is 4 parallel universes ahead of us

[@AlastorAntonio]

I'm gonna be over here working on my Alastor redesign while listening to this lol. It's gonna be so good!

[@hermionefowl]

Found ya Marci :3

[@AlastorAntonio]

@@hermionefowl meep! Hi veelas 😆

[@yamatoyazuyuki7049]

I was doing something similar but I was drawing one of my demon Oc and at the time, and I had finished after an hour (I had the song on loop, and ι waѕ lιĸe *нol υp* wнy doeѕ мy вoι vιcтor looĸ lιĸe a мιхтυre oғ alaѕтor and angel (= ω = ;)

[@AlastorAntonio]

@@yamatoyazuyuki7049 this is great and I kinda wanna see this Victor even though I have no idea who he is lol

[@yamatoyazuyuki7049]

@@AlastorAntonio He is *my little demon husband 😅* but he *"Originally"* supposed to look like a mixture of *Alastor, alucard[Hellsing] and Doppo Kannonzaka(Hypnosis mic)* and may or may not have a little of *Itto or Scaramouche[Hat]* from genshin impact design in it as well, But I don't know how the fuck It ended up being a Alastor and Angel Love child, Anyways I ended keeping the Love child Design, who I named Astor(don't ask😅) and after another 4hrs[somewhere around 3-4am] drew my Original design Victor and I fucking love of them 😆

[@crystaldavidson8361]

That was unbelievable the most perfect song to fit the character of angel dust . The music matched so well to the lyrics. Another outstanding piece of work .

[@oocidiosyncracies]

This song is such a powerhouse for those who feel like the world has fucked them over. Those who have nearly given up, but almost enjoy the feeling of hopelessness. It's amazing how much a song can convey.

[@M00nGurl]

No matter how big Hazbin Hotel becomes, Use Me Up and the VIP version will ALWAYS be one of my top Angel Dust songs fr. It kept me in the fandom for longer than I thought I was gonna be until the news of the show coming out earlier this year 🥰🥰

[@tamira1060]

I LOVE THIS! The first chorus got me especially with the clever use of lyrics, after several originals I am still baffled over how well you're able to fit those, especially since you told that you create them after the music itself. The way you let darkness slip through in the middle of your songs is starting to become as signature of your originals, and a great one at that. Just like you say in the description, with the pilot era starting to come to an end, thanks for providing us everything you've done over the past two years we've shared this journey with you.💚🤖🦎

[@joselynvifquain9406]

I just audibly gasped, I can't wait to see this. First the Charlie redesign, now Alastor's, and this! (not to mention owl house and amphibia airing the day after) I'm so excited! Edit: what an amazing song, absolutely love it and it's definitely getting added to the playlist!

[@joselynvifquain9406]

@Diamond colony647 the redesign is being revealed on the 18th

[@revaslatts4301]

@Diamond colony647 I agree

[@Wouldyouinsertnamehere]

@@joselynvifquain9406 that's today where is it being revealed

[@BricksAndBots47]

Excited is the biggest understatement of the goddamn year.

[@DiaryPages_]

@@Wouldyouinsertnamehere I'm guessing it's gonna be revealed in vivzie's twitter

[@DragonSageSequi]

Pretty much the quality that I expected, you always never fail to portray the characters well and come up with fire in terms of the music track. Keep up the great work. Skilled voice acting and wonderful writing.

[@AnilemMR]

LETRA: Always chasin' the thrills Gettin' in fights, gettin' kills I play around real rough on either power or pills Picket up for fun i the streets We'll fuck to pay my receipts But it's still not enough And so the cycle repeats But I can let it all go on camera or at a show So all the sinners and the monsters, yeah, they're all gonna know That I don't take walks of shames when everyone knows my name I've been around here long enough to know the rules of the game I've fought my Inner demons every which way But they're not interested in levin' me so in me they'll stay I'm liked a fire that could Burn this fuckin'town the ground And there'll be nothin' left but ashes if you let me come down So you better USE ME UP Make the most of your time And I can guarantee you'll always wanna cross that line So get you money and your buddies and a drink or three No backin' out or you'll see why you shouldn't mess with me Go ahead and USE ME UP (x2) I've fought my Inner demons every which way But they're not interested in levin' me so in me they'll stay I'm liked a fire that could Burn this fuckin'town the ground And there'll be nothin'left but ashes if you let me come down So you better USE ME UP Make the most of your time And I can guarantee you'll always wanna cross that line So get you money and your buddies and a drink or three No backin' out or you'll see why you shouldn't mess with me Go ahead and USE ME UP (X2) Knock back a couple o snorts, feeling all worked up and hot I'll drop it down real low and tie their stomachs in knots I know they re all watching me i'm what they came here to see, but Give me shit, ill fuck you up until you fall at my feet Come pin me down on my back I want you on the attack Don't give a damn 'bout how you wanna do me, It's just a fact I've got a quota to fill and small talk don't pay the bills Swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel I've fougth against the system every day But it ain't interested in leavin' me alone anyway It's like a fire that keeps burnime but gets me "well" It's why I've never tried to break the lock on my prison cell Might as well just Use me up Make the most of my time I'll be your toy, your brawler, anythin' ra need for a dime It's what I'm good at and It's all I really know how to do No second chances down here Let me give myself up to you I've fought my Inner demons every which way But they're not interested in levin' me so in me they'll stay I'm liked a fire that could Burn this fuckin'town the ground And there'll be nothin' left but ashes if you let me come down So you better USE ME UP Make the most of your time And I can guarantee you'll always wanna cross that line So get you money and your buddies and a drink or three No backin' out or you'll see why you shouldn't mess with me Go ahead and USE ME UP

[@Salty_Salt_A]

Спасибо за текст песни (thanks for the lyrics)

[@Noname-wd2rj]

I just realized he has blood splattered on his cheek. Viv really knows how to make the fandom feel bad for a character, just like how Paranoid Dj knows how to make a stunning song. Been listening to this on loop for a while, and I'm still not tired of it. That line "swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel" hits so f**king hard, Great song!

[@cassandraspoelhof3752]

Now I understand the intro to the VIP version. Val must’ve heard about this incident and it pissed him off. Good on Angel for standing up for himself here. Man his songs go so hard and are intense AF but as sad as they are, they’re so damn catchy.

[@BloodiedShingle]

While Angel is my favorite character (not a unique take, I know), honestly I was unsure if you could match up to Smile Like You Mean It with this. I am here in awe, resoundingly rebuked. This song- this whole video- is so Angel; there is no other description for it. Thanks again for everything you've shared with us in the community.

[@anangoohns]

Fuck, its clear how talented you are at song crafting and characterization by how deftly you always handle the "reprise" moments in your songs, especially here -- the moments where the main hook of the piece gets shifted or twisted slightly to show you the layers of complexity, of pain, of struggle, of anger, of humanity (yes yes haha) in these characters. It shows the depth of which you understand about the characters and the how good you are at thematic crafting (not to mention how catchy, punchy, and perfect the lyrics are!) I swear the "reprise" bridge of this song fucked me up bc of how amazingly you do this. All your songs, but I think it hits especially well with Angel bc he is a character that has this loud flirty in-your-face exterior that is there /because/ its used to try to protect him from or at least blunt the pain and trauma of his situation. You can hear how tired he is of trying to fight against everything around him and inside him, how much easier and less painful it is to just say "fuck it, do your worst, nobody else cares about me so why should I" than it is to try to face the true horror of how much shit he lives through daily. Sorry this came out as an "in this essay I will..." comment but part of what I love about your stuff is not only is it technically and performance-wise super high quality, but your love and understanding of the characters always is the groundwork, which sets it apart. I just fucking adore your stuff, DJ.

[@fnaf351]

It's amazing how these fan-made songs haven't "gone out of fashion" or rather they are still quite "up to date" despite being from 2+ years ago. (Sorry for bad english)

[@monicblaze123]

I love how you create a story with every song that you create for each character you bring out the nature of the character and it's just perfect the way you can fully grasp who they are and what they are about I can feel pretty much everything that he is portraying and it's amazing you deserve real recognition from those who worked on the has been hotel series

[@RevolErtaeht]

Vox, Stolas,, Valentino, Alastor n now Angel Man DJ ya come up with the best original music fr each character. Can,'t wait to hear morei including on Spotify ^_^

[@djeverest4078]

Dont forget Lucifer

[@RevolErtaeht]

@@djeverest4078 Well Lucifer's wasn't an original song it's a cover like '911', 'Till We Meet Again, etc.

[@DanksterPaws]

Dont forget Husk’s Edit: nvm this song came before

[@slusxii4727]

Lyrics (ik there already is some but here ya go) Always chasing the thrills Getting in fights, getting kills I play around real rough On either powder or pills Picked up for fun in the streets We'll f**k to pay my receipts But it's still not enough And so the cycle repeats But I can let it all go On camera or at a show So all the Sinners and the monsters Yeah. They're all gonna know That I dont take walks of shame When everyone knows my name I've been around here long enough To know the rules of the game... I've fought my INNER DEMONS every which way But they're not interested in leaving me so in me They'll stay I'm like a fire that could BURN THIS F***ING TOWN TO THE GROUND And there'll be nothing left but ashes if you let me come down so you better USE ME UP make the most of your time and I can guarantee you'll ALWAYS wanna cross that line so get your money and your buddies and a drink or three no backing out or you'll see why you shouldn't MESS WITH ME go ahead and USE ME UP I've fought my INNER DEMONS every which way But they're not interested in leaving me so in me They'll stay I'm like a fire that could BURN THIS F***ING TOWN TO THE GROUND And there'll be nothing left but ashes if you let me come down so you better USE ME UP make the most of your time and I can guarantee you'll ALWAYS wanna cross that line so get your money and your buddies and a drink or three no backing out or you'll see why you shouldn't MESS WITH ME go ahead and USE ME UP Knock back a couple o shots feeling all worked up and hot I'll drop it down real low and tie their stomach in knots I know they're all watching me, I'm what they came here to see but GIVE ME S**T I'LL F**K YOU UP UNTIL YOU FALL AT MY FEET come pin me down on my back, I want you on the attack dont give me a d*mn bout how you wanna do me, it's just a fact I've got a quota to fill and small talk dont pay the bills Swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel I've fought against the system every day but it ain't interested in leaving me alone anyway It's like a fire that keeps burning me but gets me "well" it's why I never tried to break the lock on my prison cell Might as well just use me up make the most of my time I'll be your toy, your brawler anything ya need for a dime it's what I'm good at and it's all I really know how to do No second chances down here so LET ME GIVE MYSELF UP TO YOU I've fought my INNER DEMONS every which way But they're not interested in leaving me so in me They'll stay I'm like a fire that could BURN THIS F***ING TOWN TO THE GROUND And there'll be nothing left but ashes if you let me come down so you better USE ME UP make the most of your time and I can guarantee you'll ALWAYS wanna cross that line so get your money and your buddies and a drink or three no backing out or you'll see why you shouldn't MESS WITH ME go ahead and USE ME UP

[@shannaraine1310]

I will never get tired of this fandom!!! I know already you'll eat this up!

[@brawlerlifeent.]

I SWEAR TO GOD, I found this song in like late May of 2022, and I've been listening ever since, honestly. Now It's 2023 and I've played it on repeat 3 or 4 times along with 'Break Free' by Ariana Grande and Zedd. They both sound similar, but both convey different messages. I feel like I shave some sort of emotional connection to it. It shows a reminiscing type of feeling with a pink aurora borealis flowing in the air when you're reminiscing about your past, rather it being sad or happy, which is what I call an Emotional Pink aesthetic. I don't know what I would have been listening to more often than this (other than Break Free). This should be on billboards because you deserve that recognition. Much Love to PARANOiD DJ.

[@BloodiedShingle]

With the VIP version less than an hour away, the original hitting 2.5 million views, and the anniversary of this song's release being tomorrow, there's only one thing to say: This song is still absolutely magnificent. Thank you so much, DJ, and a (slightly belated) Happy Birthday to you. Keep rocking.

[@TheTimberWolf09]

There is a point you can reach where you can "break" a person, and the results of being "broken" will vary but one thing is a constant truth... Angel Dust mentions he "no longer misses the pleasure he can no longer feel" and that is a fact... When you go through life (and in this case, afterlife) experiencing abuse at nearly every turn... You learn how to both cope and conceal that pain... That can't be undone, and is impossible to say how far this goes, seeing as Angel is effectively subjugated to Valentino and suffers his abuse so much, it's no longer a case of him not caring if he's hurt... He can't care about himself anymore, even if he's got friends like Cherri Bomb and the folks at the Hotel, he's still gonna tell the world "I ain't going to go down without a fight,"

[@revaslatts4301]

Angel gets an original song of his own? EEEEEEEEEE, YESYESYESYESYESYES!!!!

[@bthsr7113]

No sharing with Valentino? Hail the Morningstar!

[@mothifier9946]

I loved every bit of it. It's super catchy and fits Angel so well. Dare I say, you did extremely well in regards to creating a song that wasn't just a shadow to Addict. Side note: I really enjoyed the subtle melody reference to Eyes On Me at 3:54!

[@optimusprowse6448]

Dude, your back must be in brutal pain for carrying this fandom all by yourself. Amazing work!!!

[@jakeb.6487]

this has to be one of my favourite songs of ALL TIME. always coming back to it again and again. buying the SHIT out of this.

[@MK-pq3dj]

The dialogues are just genius! The song is even more perfect with the dialogue for the story-telling of Angel Dust's afterlife!😌 The same goes for the one in Smile Like You Mean It for Alastor's in the other song🙌✨

[@alastor_radio]

I'm so excited for this !! Also about Alastor's redesign ! Edit: Just heard the song, it’s amazing !!

[@valentinoval9787]

Well looks like Angel Dust gonna hit with a epic music soon !

[@AngelDust666]

Hehe. Better than your deal

[@rae-raetheturtledemon.]

@@AngelDust666 🫂

[@macaroni_with_the_chicken_9520]

Hello

[@Sqwizzix]

SHEEEESH! This song SLAPS! I really enjoyed this and "Just Look My Way Stolas' Lament". Really looking forward to seeing what you come up with next! Keep up the great work! Going on the playlist for sure!

[@BloodiedShingle]

Great to see this masterpiece still getting the love it deserves- two million and counting. A crowning achievement within the community. Many thanks DJ, once again.

[@thetruecryophoenix5952]

The lyrics, as usual tell a story. The beat goes well with the story and enhances the narrative flow. The feeling of Angel Dust being trapped bt the fact that the cage is all he knows so he wouldn't leave even if the door was open is fantastic, and onfe again, the sound design was great. Thank you for another amazing song.

[@carleytimmerman6451]

I mean hell if we can assume Angel has been doing what he does since going to Hell, it’s been literal decades (at least if we are thinking it’s now like present year in the show). I can’t blame the guy for being numb to his experiences in sex work now. It literally makes perfect sense given what we can assume he’s experienced at the hands of his employer and other clientele. I need someone to make an animatic to this

[@bahesb2419]

The voice acting of angel dust is amazing. Great work.

[@micheleolivier8270]

I love the conversation at the end when Angel calls out to Cherri and says he'd rather blow something else up instead of being at the bar, I chuckled at that comment. It was so cute! #dynamiteduos

[@shaylethorne2387]

I really think Vivzie needs to hire PARANOiD DJ for most of her songs. FFS this is amazing.

[@gabybop]

Now that we’ve confirmed that you have indeed been working with Vivziepop, you CANNOT convince me that this won’t be the next song of yours she canonizes. This or Alastor’s song Smile Like You mean it. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we hear either of them in the Prime video series this January. Holy fucking shitballs.

[@VicMeep]

Wait HE IS?!

[@gabybop]

@@VicMeep yes look up Stolas’ song Look My Way

[@WilliamsBeMe]

So they are working with vivize? GOOD!

[@KittySapphire8989]

I love Angel Dust so much. I just want to give him a big hug and show him there is another life. A life that he be happy. That doesn't have to put up with crap even its in a heck hole he is living in. My heart breaks when he goes into the deepest recesses of his emotions and subconscious. Where he tells that no matter how hard he fights its really hopeless for him. Goodness, I just wish so much for him. It really reminds me that people are or life is more than its some parts.

[@szelda]

My jaw just DROPPED. I absolutely love your other songs, but this is some of your best work yet! The beat is so extremely catchy and those lyrics, mmmm absolute perfection, this instantly became one of my all time favourite songs just now! I'll be listening to this one a lot, thank you so much for making this

[@forestfruits1]

I discovered "Smile Like You Mean It" yesterday, and this today. This song is a real treasure, I hope you know that. It hits on all counts... lyrics, emotion, beat, melody... the whole damned package, and I mean this sincerely- it's a beautiful tribute to Angel. It is so multilayered.. so much emotion and a solid acknowledgment to his ability to be a total badass who you wouldn't want to cross. I'm waxing lyrical here, but this really is something special you've created. Bravo!! Now I'm off to listen to all your Hazbin originals on repeat. ❤😊

[@EldritchBlood]

I would imagine Val not being impressed with Angel's actions in this sequence. Angel killed a group of men trying to use him. Thats bad business. We know Val will find out because he's got tabs on him. If this were canon there would be a serious mess for Angel to endure when Val finds out he killed potential clients.

[@user-ho4tb5qe7v]

true but Angel could always say it adds to the appeal, being able to force something dangerous to submit and increases his symbol as a luxury good meaning higher prices

[@xuqn___]

@@user-ho4tb5qe7v this is smart

[@salemcrow5078]

@@user-ho4tb5qe7v But he also wouldn't have been getting business from them any way because Angel was off the clock. Didn't seem like they were exactly planning on paying

[@Lavaux]

Wow! You outdid yourself once again, DJ. I hope it’ll be available on Spotify soon so I can stream the crap out of it!

[@mia-2368]

I think this is now my favorite song you've done! I love seeing this aggressive side of Angel, especially because we see him being so casual about hopping into a turf war in the pilot. The subtle laughter from Valentino in one spot is an amazing addition. A nice reminder that Angel's not always as in control as he feels sometimes.

[@Peachypeachesva]

THE VALENTINO LAUGH IN THE BACKGROUND GETS ME EVERYTIME GOD DAMMIT

[@BloodiedShingle]

ONE MILLION! Congratulations! Honestly I've been waiting to see this song cross that line for a few days now, it deserves it so damn hard. It's still an AMAZING listen after goodness knows how many replays. Also, congrats on passing 100,000 subscribers! Recognition well-deserved. Thank you, once again, for sharing your work and creativity with us in the community; we really appreciate it. You rock!

[@laladoodieincarnate]

The first million is always the hardest. 1 million in 2 months is impressive, again Id love to see an animatic of this I cant wait to see peoples depiction of how this would be animated

[@StrudelTheMoon]

I can relate to angel dust so much it’s insane. I’ve been a victim to sa before, and I turned to drugs to escape so uhhh yeah! (I’m recovering now)

[@theashleyplay]

Thank you so much for making this. I love your original Hazbin songs so much and i'm always looking forward for your new songs..I love how you literally tell a story through the song, make the dialogues that make the scene and its powerful atmopshere...incredible work

[@HELLUVABOSSMILLIE_MOXXIE]

‘I fought my INNER DEMONS every which way, but they’re not interested in leaving me so in me they’ll stay!’ That line man… it’s so true about my personal life

[@VicMeep]

🫂

[@helpinghand6899]

At first I thought this was a old video. Just realized it's very new. This is really good. Now it's among the best like "Insane", "Voxs interlude" and "Addict".

[@claracatlady9844]

I always love the little dialogue before the songs. Makes it so much more immersive.

[@CatieBrown-yk1dk]

This hits so hard and I can’t believe how good they are

[@kathleencueto6377]

Ive been listening to this for the past year and im still addicted to it. I really wanna see angel singing this 🥰🥰🥰.

[@ciaral2353]

This song is wonderful! I love how you show what a badass Angel can be. He reminds me of a classic femme fatale, stunning and dangerous. 💖

[@kevrink5605]

"I fought my inner demons every which way, but they're not interested in leaving me so in me they'll stay" Genius

[@LoneCat-097]

THIS GOES HARD SO MUCH!! THIS ONLY MAKES ME LOVE ANGEL MORE! 💗🕷🕸

[@No-qb2me]

Fun fact Angels Shot in bars mean when a person is uncomfortable because of another person (I’m pretty sure it’s only used in situations where the person is hitting on them and they don’t like it) and it’s a secret message to the bartender I find It pretty clever considering we hear Angel quite literally hating that people are hitting on him constantly even though he said hes off the clock but it’s hell so it’s not like those exist. Meaning he had to make his own order with a bat and a glock

[@calebwilson.27]

I swear, I keep coming back to this. the Angel impression is immaculate, and I love the song, it fits his character PERFECTLY 🖤 You’re an icon for this

[@Fillenbillen]

I honestly love the lyrics cause it gives this like positive outlook on pain, you're so used to the pain and know what to expect that you feel kind of badass because of the fact that you've managed to live through it and can continue to live through it

[@elaineschow5700]

....wow I have no words to describe just how tragically beautiful this is..

[@PetsandSketches]

"I've fought my inner demons every which way, but they're not interested in leaving so in me they'll stay", great lyrics damn

[@66DoodleGal]

“I can no longer feel” that hits hard

[@l1ttl3_mxss_st0pid]

"it's what i'm good at, and it's all i really know how to do" idk why but that line hits hard-

[@blueech0TV]

M A S T E R P I E C E. OMG I'll relisten to it like 20 times a day 😭 It's so catchy and NNNNGHHH-- the lyrics!

[@PatPatFlowers]

This guy doesnt miss, what the HELL. 🙌 Your hazbin playlist goes harddd

[@NoahofWill]

Something I'm not seeing being talked about is the last run of the chorus after Angel basically asks to be used is that the line "and there'll be nothing but ashes if you let me come down" could be construed as him saying that if he ever stops burning like fire, there will only be ashes of him left. It's a song dedicated to not just how dangerous and formidable Angel is to everyone around him, flaunting his reputation and working it to his advantage, but also how dangerous he is to himself and I love it.

[@bob27896]

Paranoid DJ, you’ve done it again and honestly I think this fandom would be lost without ya. Honestly love this so much along with smile like you mean it, well done !!

[@robertdiaz6168]

"I fought my inner demons every which way, but they're not interested in leaving me, so with me they'll stay. " a quote I honestly live by

[@jenniferlesko2312]

I am so in love with this! Could you do an "Addict/Poison" remix? Please! I love your music style

[@Itsuki.art_]

1:25 (this is just for me, ignore it)

[@rederowyxdd5405]

Thanks lol

[@Moth_and_mouse]

No I own it now.

[@BugCollector03]

Doing the same thing Angel does for work, I felt this song on a very personal level. I can’t describe how I felt about this, it made me feel so much better. Thank you

[@Hellfire_Wolf]

You...damn.. everytime im lost for words, the voice accuracy is on point for every one of your songs, honsetly, your a god

[@hamster0flute]

This is absolute fire, and I've listened to both versions endlessly. I'm a (usually gay but been straight for pay) male s*x worker, a heroin addict, and a pretty small guy, so I pay my bills keeping up a generally twinky, femme appearance, since my customer base is overall much older men. Usually not the thing to throw around online, I know, but there's nobody in my life at this point who's shy to those facts, and that probably says enough about me already. For the people who this might sound surreal or unbelievable to, if you spend one night in the gay drug scene, you'll meet another 5 or 10 of me any day of the week guarenteed. Its so much more common than any people who dont live it ever seem to realize. Just normal people who got hooked on a chemical one way or another, ran out of income and had nothing else to sell but themselves, and gave up everyone and everything they cared about because the drugs were better, or they needed the numbness, or the sex made them feel wanted at least at the start, or they thought they fell in love with someone who got them hooked on something and acrually had a dozen other someones and before you know it youre the product and not the customer. You don't really share your sob story because everyone's is fucking ugly and horrific and you all pretend you're there because you want to be, and because keeping up that appearance is sometimes what keeps you alive. But what isn't so common is an articulation of our existence in popular culture-- and if it is, then it's antagonistic or put there as an object of disgust and moral degradation. I stumbled across Hazbin and then this song fucking off on KZbin about a year ago and it stopped me dead. It was actual culture media, with someone like me, who wasn't just on screen to be scorned-- but instead as a protagonist, and being portrayed in the most literal sense, as /redeemable/, and underneath the addiction and the sex work, as an actual person with nuance, made to be sympathized with and not scorned or as a walking warning for the dangers of substance abuse. This song is the one I listen to before and after I meet with a customer I hate, when I'm alone and taking a hit and thinking about how little shit matters, when I'm dopesick and have to work because there's nobody there to save me but me, or when I'm dealing with the people who basically own my ass because of these drugs and it feels like there's nothing I can do about it. It might seem a little silly to fuck up your life that bad and then find comfort in an animated character and songs about them, but this is firstly, just damn good music, and secondly, whoever wrote it knew what they were talking about or did some extensive research. It's remarkably apt, and uses proper drug terminology thats fairly uncommon outside the scene, it makes me feel like someone really knows and is choosing to empathize with me instead of be disgusted, that someone gets it and that one of these days I'm gonna decide to break out of this shit and get out of here, that I really will get better someday and I'm not gonna die in some ratty hotel bathroom, because I've been there. It really motivates a little fight in me when I really need it, and when youre mostly alone thats invaluable. I'm not much of a crier, dope tends to numb out a lot of that honestly, but this song gets to me sometimes and I'm glad it does. It feels good to break through that wall. A genuine thank you to ParanoidDJ for making something that hit an audience that they probably didn't even think it would reach, because it's gotten me up and going when I needed something to make me. And because of their realistic depictions of the subject matter, I only hope that someone so gifted doesn't have too much real experience in any of it, because they've helped me more than I could really say and they deserve wonderful things with how talented they clearly are and how hard they work. Having a skill to make music like this should really get someone where they want in life. I'm very blessed in that I know when I choose to quit this life I do have a few good people on the other side who are just waiting on me to make the choice, and sometimes when I'm playing this shit on repeat its the only time that feels real. I don't expect anybody to really read this novel or anything, but I just wanted to express how grateful I am that this music is here and hopefully give proper appreciation to the artist so they can understand the gravity of the various lives they've touched with it. Ive showed it to several other people who also are along for the ride with my lifestyle, and I know I'm not the only one jamming to it on the regular now. Both versions. The new version coming out I waited counting the hours for and I'm so glad I did, because it absolutely blew my mind and I must have already listened to it damn near 50 times. Keep up the amazing work, PDJ, and know that you're changing lives that are really living this shit out here. Please keep putting out Angel Dust music, and I'll be listening to every single one. You rock.

[@VicMeep]

I've skimmed through this comment a few times and only just now did I really read it thoroughly. So many people in the comments seemed to really relate to almost a t and just...Jesus, I really hope all of you make it out and recover. Nobody deserves this kind of life or treatment. For whenever you and others want to get help, there are plenty of resources these days with many kind people who want to help with addiction and abuse. Screw some of those creeps you had as customers. 🫂 Please be safe out there y'all. I also edited this and YT seemed to ghost it for some reason unless you hit "newest comments". Ffs

[@kayyxa2o11]

I am not reading all this..

[@Dewdrop365]

I did read the whole thing. I'm so sorry that you're in a slump. You are redeemable, and please never forget that at least one stranger on the internet believes in you. If that's getting out of bed today or choosing not to take that hit, I'm proud of you. If you need to message someone, my DMs are open (all socials are the same). I know what depression can do. I hope you continue to use this music and hazbin as a way to know you're not alone in this world.

[@sierradawn3223]

I believe in you!! You've got this!! ❤❤❤ I relate more to husk 😅

[@Juste.Futari]

Thank you for sharing your story! And I am so glad Angel Dust gives you hope. When you finally break your chains, I'm sure there's a life for you out there. You deserve better than being stuck in this prison of indignity.