Honestly it's been over a month since the premiere and I still feel like I'm about to tear up when I listen to the song. Massive respect to everyone that worked on this.
Your feelings were the same as mine, Stolas's pain is so palatable. I'm in my mid 50's, perhaps a bit world weary, and I've freaking watched this video dozens of times. It gets no easier to watch his heartbreak over this relationship.The voice cracks that Pinkman adds in just slay me.
Another cool but heartbreaking little detail, when the thread of fate between them snaps, the frayed ends look like two hands reaching for each other 🥲💔 Some have theorized that maybe the thread snapping represents him breaking the deal that binds them and not necessarily him letting go of Blitz completely We definitely feel like the Full Moon episode is going to hurt, cause we strongly suspect Blitz will take the gesture of Stolas giving him the crystal as Stolas abandoning him. But there's also the hope that Stolas will finally confess his feelings to Blitz. Which Blitz will probably not believe at first and maybe even lash out, but at least then it will be out in the open and give Blitz something to think about. Blitz is likely not ready quite yet for an actual relationship, but I'm sure with as much work has been put into building up this relationship, that they will be together at some point. We know Blitz feels at least something for Stolas, it’s just his trauma and insecurities getting in the way. It's likely gonna hurt at first, but Stolas knows that he needs to end the transactional part of their relationship if he wants any chance of having something more with Blitz.
Stolas is a Prince of Hell. His true form is terrifying. He's also one of the most genuinely decent individuals in the series. He's never intentionally hurt anyone. Yeah, he set up that contract with the book for certain services, but the guy was absolutely starved for physical affection and it wasn't like he and Blitz didn't have at least some history as friends. He actually does love Blitz. Whether Blitz feels the same in return has yet to be resolved. Blitz has some issues from his past he needs to resolve first regardless. Fixing his relationship with Fizz was one of those. The series hasn't exactly been shy about those of high rank being in relationships with those of lower rank. Fizz and Azmodeus being the one I know you've seen.
It's insanely refreshing to see a reaction from someone with this song where there's no pauses, but just complete, clear, respectful focus, and then all the emotions hit at the end. I feel the pain man, Stolas deserves better. He's trying his best, and he loves Blitz so much. But Blitz is so stubborn and just _cant_ see how genuine Stolas' feelings are... I don't know if any of us are ready for the next episode, I feel like it's gonna break us 😭
This kind of a reaction is the opposite of "piss-poor," it is what is known as genuine, some might even call it beautiful. Sometimes, no words communicate more than any
Bryce did such a good job putting the emotion into this song, it's as impactful now as it was the first time I watched/heard it. I'm right there with you man 🥲
Pinkman has such a beautiful voice! My Lord!! It's funny to me how Stolas started out as this thirsty perverted aristocrat, by episode 2 we softened up as we saw how much he loves his daughter and now the entire fandom is rooting for him SO HARD!! 🥹😭
I completely broke down with the key change near the end. I've never been in a relationship, due to dealing with chronic illness for most of my life. I've been trying to unpack a lot in therapy that I put on the back-burner for years while pursuing my education. I've been told by many that at the age of 22 (I'll be 23 next Friday), it's perfectly fine if I haven't met someone just yet, and that whomever the right person is, we'll cross paths when it's right. It doesn't make it any easier though when you see others, friends and family, or any media really, in romantic relationships, and you wonder, "Why can't I be happy like that?" I know that it's true you have to be happy with yourself before you can expect to be happy with someone else, and nobody is entitled to happiness or a relationship, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. The holidays are so much worse too, cuz that's when you see plenty commercials of people cuddled up together on a couch, or walking hand-in-hand, slow-dancing, sharing a meal together; it' just brutally isolating. I realize I went on a bit of a tangent, but some of those feelings are what surfaced when I listened to this song, as well as the visuals in this music video. Blitzø's character is so real, to both crave and fear proper intimacy, as well as Stolas' character and his fears of unrequited love, wondering if he's hurt Blitzø, or even deserves him. There's also the element of Blitzø and Stolas being in their mid to late-30's. They aren't young lovers like in most media. By society's standards, they're pretty much through the prime of their lives. Blitzø even vented to Loona in S1E8, wondering if he was, "gonna die alone". Death doesn't care what age you are, it'll come for you whenever it pleases. We know his self-destructive history, and about many of the relationships he's lost (namely Verosika, his sister, his mom, and Fizz until recently), and that fear of dying alone is so real. Beautiful animation and song, it's just...a lot. I had to pause multiple times while typing all this.
Viv just loves to put us through so much emotional damage that the fandoms of both her shows are allergic to happiness. Also a lot of people forget that Blitz keeps everyone at a distance since the fire because he's afraid of being hurt again and of losing the ones he loves or being abandoned by them again and he's having a hard time healing. He's coping albeit in an unhealthy way but that's usually what trauma does. We get the physical disability rep with Fizz but the mental disability especially PTSD/CPTSD with Blitz.
I appreciate your silence so very much because I genuinely believe you felt what this song was intended to do to the listener. It's a heart breaking, desperate cry internally for Stolas. I think part of Stolas' fear is that by letting go of this contract he made with Blitzo, it would sever any reason for them to stay in touch period. My follow up fear is that Stolas will not express himself to Blitzo as he is handing over the crystal and Blitzo will automatically assume Stolas is sick of him(or Blitzo doesn't allow Stolas to speak running with his assumptions instead. I fear it will tear them fully apart before we have to slowly rebuild. As much as I know their dynamic is not healthy and they BOTH have a lot of work to be done- I hope they are end goal. I really hope they figure themselves out and are able to form a happy, healthy dynamic together.
That final tear animation gets me every single time! This music video is an emotion bomb lol and honistly your fine and valid for feeling whatever you feel. Regardless of whatever makes you feel them!
First of all, thank you for not talking during the song, like so many youtubers do. Second, I'm so glad you watched this, not just because of the story ties, but because of how amazing it is. And third, I hope you may consider check out Parinoiddjs songs for each Hazbin hotel character, Like angel dust, cherry bomb, Vox, sir Pentis, etc there incredible and give you some great insights to the characters!
I for sure cried when i listened the first time , bryce brings so much emotion to the table and did and amazing job. Also fun fact , this was first a fan made song that viv made cannon! If you want to hear the original its by paranoid dj i believe
I don't think he's trying to pull away, but I think he's decided the only and truest way to show Blitz how he doesn't want their relationship to be transactional is to remove the transaction from the equation; the Asmodean Crystal, I believe, is capable of containing certain magic. Stolas intends to bind the portal-making spell into the Crystal and give it to Blitz; this would essentially 'free' Blitz from their transaction. Blitz no longer needs to take the Grimoire, he now has all the means he will ever need to keep his business afloat without needing Stolas at all. Blitz, undoubtedly, will misinterpret this as Stolas "breaking up" with him and the crystal as essentially "severance pay", when really what Stolas is doing is giving Blitz the choice to continue coming to him, without either of them having the excuse that they're doing it transactionally, or to.... not come to him, and to instead have as clean a break as he can have. Things will either be resolved next episode, or we'll be carried on into S3 with Stolas and Blitz fully broken up and Stolas more than likely finally divorced from Stella. I do hope we see Loona and Octavia continuing to be friends, I thought their bond in S2E2 was adorable.
To help clear it up, Stolas is not exactly trying to cut ties with Blitzø. He is trying to give him a choice. One that Stolas is certain will mean they have to cut ties. The Asmodian crystal, as we know, allows demons to traverse to the mortal realm legally. And we know the whole point of their monthly reunion is to pass off the Grimoire so Stolas can do his work that night and then give it back to Blitzø after. Stolas will make the move in the next episode and it is now up to Blitzø to decide what to do. I am personally hoping that their relationship grows stronger because of this. But I am terrified and almost certain that Blitzø will see this as Stolas trying to get rid of him. That he's had his fun and is now going to drop Blitzø like the trash Blitzø believes he is. It especially hurts because we know Blitzø cares about Stolas. Because in the episodes after Stolas is hospitalized Blitzø is seen with circles under his eyes. He's losing sleep over the fact that Stolas can be hurt.
Na, I actually quite liked your reaction. It was very honest and about what I expected from a man, as a man myself. Plus, at this point, I've seen countless reactions to this video. So seeing yours, without nearly a single word spoken, and then at the end, just speaking about how you feel about the possibilities in a way that wasn't drawn out; I appreciate it. Also, I decided to look at your channel after watching this and just watched the first two or so minutes of the introductory video at the top of your channel, without even actually clicking on it, and was just like, "Ya. I like this guy. I want to see more of this. I'll subscribe to him."
This character and song resonate so deeply with me. The song brought tears to my eyes. I hope he gets the love he deserves. I resonate so much with Stollas which probably explains why I am single 😔 but crave love
I remember watching this so many times and latching onto the painful detail of the light of Stolas' eyes dying at the end... all I could think was that I was watching his inner child finally drawing their last breath after everything he's been through and it hurts to see... I just want him to be happy and his daughter to be thriving with him but I'm scared it won't happen...
Thank you for not talking and just experiencing the song in its entirety. Most of us got teary-eyed watching our little owl boy finally break down and make a decision that may cause him to lose the love of his soul, especially with Fizz granting Blitzø the crystal to travel to earth for I.M.P.'s jobs. I am so happy a fan song has become canon and that the songwriter/sound designer was brought in by Viv and got full credit for the song at the end of the video.
The fact that the full moon episode might be a duet with stolas and blitzø singing about how their relationship is gonna turn out or how they want it is sad😭
Thank you for reacting to this song ❤ It made my sister and I cry the first time we watched it, it's so beautiful yet so sad. We love it so much. Also so happy for Paranoid DJ for getting his fan song recognized and made canon. He actually made the song back before even the Ozzie's episode. They had to change a couple lyrics to fit Stolas' character development, but it's still impressive how much he predicted correctly.
the song the first time around really does hit you hard, and you relise just how much he loves blitz. we have a while to wait for the next episdoe, there busy with the hype for hazbin hotel so its to keep all the attention for that for now also angel dust is from hazbin hotel lol funny slip up there, also if you go back to the start of helluva boss knowing full well stolas has fallen in love with blitz some of the things he does makes more sence
Me before watching this video : yeah, Fizz is my new favorite character ! Me after watching that video : Stolas, my baby boy, how did I even thought of replacing you ! The most probable future is that Stolas will give Blitz his freedom by ending the contract, and Blitz will take it the wrong way, feeling like Stolas is abandoning him. Despite making peace with Fizz, he's probably still too damaged to accept or voice his feelings for Stolas and when he's trying to give him. I love that Stolas is showing us, with this song, that he understand how wounded Blitz is by ho life treating him, that he's protecting himself, and knowing there is probably still a lot he doesn't know about his scars. I think Stolas needs to deal with Stella and her shits first while Blitz is reconnecting with his past, finally forgiving himself for some stuff. Next episode is called "Full Moon" so yeah, an obvious reference to their contract, while the next one is title "Apologiz Tour", so maybe a Blitz focused episode about him and everyone he might have hurt in the past. Now that Hazbin is coming out, all we can do is wait and prepare ourself for the probable heartbreak that's waiting for us next.
This song keeps me in tears every time I hear it. Your response at the end of it, by just sitting there and soaking in the emotion is legit what most of us had as our response too. This song hurt and we were not ready for it at all. Thank you for just listening and taking in the music and emotion
EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG I BREAKOUT IN GOOSEBUMPS!! I ADORE THIS SONG!!!! It just seeps into your soul and drags you along with the Solace's emotions! Just so good!!!
Let's be honest, if Stolas and Blitz don't end up together, the entire fandom is going to leave the series, that is, only half of the fandom will be the series to find out if Stolas and Blitz are finally a couple, if not, it's canon. The stolitzo, no one is going to see helluva boss anymore because the reason for seeing it is not canon, that is, the stolitzo, but let's pray that the stolitzo finally becomes canon
One small detail is this was originally a fan made song like a year ago but they worked with the fan that created the song and changed up somethings so it would fit the story better the fan is credited in the credits but I didn't know it was based on a fan made song until I saw someone else's reaction and they brought it up
This video is just heartrending no matter how many times I see it. It's almost a certainty that Blitz will view Stolas ending their "business" arrangement as proof that he was just a plaything for the royal, and is now being cast aside. He's so broken on the inside that he can't even conceive that Stolas is ending the arrangement to remove any obligation other than his wanting to be together. There is hope that he will listen...but this is Blitz we're discussing here, and he doesn't have a good track record when it comes to avoiding self inflicted harm.
i have the same fear. i can see blits seeing this gift as stolas being done with him/ pushing him away. and blits not knowing how to accept that people actually love him will double down on those emotions pushing stolas away.
The original is actually a fan made song and vivziepop reached out to the creator and they made it an official music video and changed a few lyrics to make it fit better
I watched this the first time, broke me completely I think we all can share in parts of this song and or helluvaboss in general, it makes it relatable and honestly has some of the best writing and performance that I have seen in soo many years.
My thought process has been, Stolas believes that Blitzo is only with him because of the deal and wants to give him the choice by breaking the bond with the succubus gem. Stolas is of the mind that by giving Blitzo this gem and "freeing" him from their deal that he would have the choice to love him regardless. However Blitzo is very much the type of person to see this as just another favor owed. Blitzo didn't get the gem himself. He didn't earn it. It was a poisoned apple given by his patron. I know people like Blitzo and despite the love and affection given they can't comprehend anything being for them without meticulous reasons. I believe he will see this as just another thing Stolas has on him and won't be able to see past that. With episodes 6 and 7 out, as well as the Striker episode where Stolas got hurt, I do believe it would make narrative sense for him to, at the very least, accept it as is until he's left alone to his own thoughts. Blitzo is very much at a turning point. One that could bring them closer together than Ozzie and Fizz, or drive a steak through the heart and kill the relationship forever. It all depends on how Blitzo takes this gift.
It’s an astounding accomplishment for what started out as a fan-made song to be seen and adapted by a series’ creator, and have it adapted into the canon! For reference, an artist who goes by “Paranoid DJ” wrote and produced this song nearly 3 years ago! I say adaptation though, because DJ’s original song, had a few differences with the lyrics that were changed here. In Vivzie’s adaptation, the lyrics in the Pre-Chorus are, Let me hold you, keep you close to me. I long to hear your voice. But dearest, I know better now. I must give you this choice. Whereas DJ’s lyrics changed halfway through before the refrain; “Let me hold you, keep you close to me. I long to hear your voice. Come now, my little impish plaything. We both made our choice.” I can see why Vivzie adapted the lyrics as she did, because the lyrics there get kinda gross. You have to remember, Paranoid DJ wrote this song nearly 2-3 years ago, close to when Stolas’ character was exclusively the flamboyant guy who’d cheated on his wife, and had seemingly subjected his daughter to a toxic home life, just to bang Blitzø. This song was released on October 11th of 2021, 20 days before Ozzie’s dropped, and well before S2E1, “The Circus”, had dropped, so we didn’t know Stolas’ abusive marriage was arranged, or that he’d stuck it out for so long just for Octavia. We only had the narrative of him cheating in mind, and seeming like this sex crazed guy, fetishizing Blitzø and the prospect of sleeping with the lower class while in his position. I can see why the lyrics where Stolas calls Blitzø his plaything, and says that Blitzø forfeited his choice to leave their toxic, monthly arranged bang-sesh for the Grimoire were changed. It was when Stolas’ character seemed-at best, desperate to be with Blitzø, and at worst, preying on him because of their class differences. I respect both versions of the song, both the original and the adapted canon one, because DJ truly captured Stolas’ perceived character at that time in those lyrics. But Bryce’s voice and the altered lyrics do it a lot of justice too. Please though, do listen to the original too. Far too often, smaller artists and their work are overlooked. Happens all too often with fan-made stuff.
after watching this for the first time i came to a realization there are two paths going forward for Stolas and Blitz's relationship... i don't like one of them either they have a falling out next episode because of the gem but rekindle at the end of the episode or they rekindle near the end of the season can you guess which one i don't like...
As someone who’s delt with a kind of similar situation to Stolas this song hurts…a lot. It’s still a good song and it’s supposed to be more meloncoly to portray how Stolas is feeling and it does a very good job at that. And Bryce singing really helps bring the song to life and adds weight to the lyrics. Also the animation and background team did a spectacular job the scenery is so pretty and regal. I love the moon motif used for Stolas and you can clearly read his expressions and movements.
I feel so bad for stolas, he just wants love, gives me total London theatre vibes ❤ I love how stolas is seeing blitz at the full moon because of their arrangement once a month at the full moon🎉 to bang ❤
Loved the reaction! Can’t wait for more! Also there’s a murder drones vs. helluva boss somewhere out here. I don’t think done from the actual people of both sides but is really good😏
I only watched it once and a ripped my soul I watched the second time my week will go to hell now, i’m just so desperate for Stolas and Blitz to be happy
I have seen many reactions to this and it still hits hard If you ever told me to years ago that I would care about feeling for mentally fucked up demons from animated cartoon series, I would call you nuts
im not sure so don't quote me on this one but i heard that the next episode is called "full moon" so Blitz will be giving the book back and that talk between them will absolutely crush us😭
Since the end of season one at Ozzies, I have found that Blitz is 'trying' to be vulnerable and mend broken relationship. Not that it always works out for him. Barbie rejected him but Fizzy welcomed him back. Him even trying is more than he ever did in the first season. I feel Blitz is going to leave Stolas and I hope he does. The crystal is a good way to to eliminate the power imbalance their relationship has and put a stop to Blitz' mindset that he is 'just' a fuckboi to Stolas. I really hope Stolas will step back and cool his desperation but I feel if he does Blitz will think that a toy was all he was. I just feel if Stolas keeps chasing it will do more harm than good. I really think Blitz needs to take his time and figure out what he wants from Stolas.
The upside down cross is a Petrine Cross, or the Saint Peter's cross. When Peter was being crucified, he requested to be nailed upside down because he considered himself unworthy to die the same way as Jesus. In modern times, it became popular with the occult. Now more are familiar with it as a satanic symbol and the fact that it originally had a more positive connotation has become forgotten.
Based on this song being the preamble to the next 2 episodes, which are named "Full Moon" and "Apology Tour" respectively, I feel like us Stolitz fans are gonna need to brace for impact. My only hope is that S2 is slated to have 12 and/or 14 episodes, so I'm hoping their relationship is healthy by the end of it. 😢
I think thats an amazing part, so many people's favorite characters are kinda roaming through the seasons because they almost all have interesting or compelling parts to them! And yeah I enjoyed seeing someone let the emotion of the song touch them! Its nice to hear commentary from people moved by the story/art etc ^^ And I agree I don't think this will sever their bond even if Blitz freaks out and takes off :') just found your channel and going to go rewatch this show for the.........***th time through your reactions lol
I decided to avoid Just Look My Way till I catch up with Helluva Boss... and now I'm wondering.. would it hurt less if I didn't have a context? Like damn wtf? Now I'm gonna listen to it till my soul is completely crushed to dust, I guess because it's too beautiful to hear it only once..
why do i feel like towards the end of the show stolas is gonna die😭 like with all the enemies blitz and stolas made so far i just think after this episode blitz is still gonna block stolas off until eventually he realizes only when stolas dies to save him or something like tht
Just to clarify, since what you said at the beginning about outside content tying into the story cause that bugged me a bit, in this case it would not be an absolutely vital thing to watch in order to not be lost. Viewers of the show have known he's been trying to get this crystal and rethinking his relationship with Blitz; if he were to have the crystal in the next video, the viewers can draw the conclusion on their own that Ozzie gave him one after Fizz told him to. It's not uncommon for them to not show every step in the process of something, like Stolas' trip to the hospital. We can gather that by the time we see him meeting Ozzie that he's healed from his wounds. Just had to say that cause it was like, an indirect criticism of the music video that wasn't accurate, sorry lol
Honestly it's been over a month since the premiere and I still feel like I'm about to tear up when I listen to the song. Massive respect to everyone that worked on this.
IM SORRY, IT'S BEEN A MONTH!?!?! HOW
@@Charlieth3rascal tbh I was surprised too when I realized 😅 time really does fly fast
I feel fine until he says " let me hold you keep you close to me I long to hear your voice". That line destroys me everytime.
Same
@@lonelynarrator9277 for me somthing about the delevery on the pleas stay is just gold
That 30 second moment of silence you had when the credits rolled was the most real thing I’ve seen in a while
Your feelings were the same as mine, Stolas's pain is so palatable. I'm in my mid 50's, perhaps a bit world weary, and I've freaking watched this video dozens of times. It gets no easier to watch his heartbreak over this relationship.The voice cracks that Pinkman adds in just slay me.
Just one! Can he catch just ONE break!? Next episode is gonna shatter us! 😭
Where one cries we all cry😭
Oh all the Stolitz fans are probably FUCKED in the next episode
bruh i see you everywhere🥲
@@Grace-q5n I know what they're gonna do, they're gonna not have them come together just to annoy everyone
When will the next episode release ?
Another cool but heartbreaking little detail, when the thread of fate between them snaps, the frayed ends look like two hands reaching for each other 🥲💔 Some have theorized that maybe the thread snapping represents him breaking the deal that binds them and not necessarily him letting go of Blitz completely
We definitely feel like the Full Moon episode is going to hurt, cause we strongly suspect Blitz will take the gesture of Stolas giving him the crystal as Stolas abandoning him. But there's also the hope that Stolas will finally confess his feelings to Blitz. Which Blitz will probably not believe at first and maybe even lash out, but at least then it will be out in the open and give Blitz something to think about. Blitz is likely not ready quite yet for an actual relationship, but I'm sure with as much work has been put into building up this relationship, that they will be together at some point. We know Blitz feels at least something for Stolas, it’s just his trauma and insecurities getting in the way.
It's likely gonna hurt at first, but Stolas knows that he needs to end the transactional part of their relationship if he wants any chance of having something more with Blitz.
Stolas is a Prince of Hell. His true form is terrifying. He's also one of the most genuinely decent individuals in the series. He's never intentionally hurt anyone. Yeah, he set up that contract with the book for certain services, but the guy was absolutely starved for physical affection and it wasn't like he and Blitz didn't have at least some history as friends. He actually does love Blitz. Whether Blitz feels the same in return has yet to be resolved. Blitz has some issues from his past he needs to resolve first regardless. Fixing his relationship with Fizz was one of those. The series hasn't exactly been shy about those of high rank being in relationships with those of lower rank. Fizz and Azmodeus being the one I know you've seen.
Beelzebub and Vortex being another
It's insanely refreshing to see a reaction from someone with this song where there's no pauses, but just complete, clear, respectful focus, and then all the emotions hit at the end.
I feel the pain man, Stolas deserves better. He's trying his best, and he loves Blitz so much. But Blitz is so stubborn and just _cant_ see how genuine Stolas' feelings are...
I don't know if any of us are ready for the next episode, I feel like it's gonna break us 😭
This kind of a reaction is the opposite of "piss-poor," it is what is known as genuine, some might even call it beautiful. Sometimes, no words communicate more than any
Bryce did such a good job putting the emotion into this song, it's as impactful now as it was the first time I watched/heard it. I'm right there with you man 🥲
Pinkman has such a beautiful voice! My Lord!!
It's funny to me how Stolas started out as this thirsty perverted aristocrat, by episode 2 we softened up as we saw how much he loves his daughter and now the entire fandom is rooting for him SO HARD!! 🥹😭
I definitely cried my fist time watching this and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
“why do I have the feeling Stolas is not getting the route he's hoping for?“ 👀😂 this statement aged like fuckin wine 🍷 .. the pain still lingers
I completely broke down with the key change near the end. I've never been in a relationship, due to dealing with chronic illness for most of my life. I've been trying to unpack a lot in therapy that I put on the back-burner for years while pursuing my education. I've been told by many that at the age of 22 (I'll be 23 next Friday), it's perfectly fine if I haven't met someone just yet, and that whomever the right person is, we'll cross paths when it's right. It doesn't make it any easier though when you see others, friends and family, or any media really, in romantic relationships, and you wonder, "Why can't I be happy like that?"
I know that it's true you have to be happy with yourself before you can expect to be happy with someone else, and nobody is entitled to happiness or a relationship, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. The holidays are so much worse too, cuz that's when you see plenty commercials of people cuddled up together on a couch, or walking hand-in-hand, slow-dancing, sharing a meal together; it' just brutally isolating. I realize I went on a bit of a tangent, but some of those feelings are what surfaced when I listened to this song, as well as the visuals in this music video.
Blitzø's character is so real, to both crave and fear proper intimacy, as well as Stolas' character and his fears of unrequited love, wondering if he's hurt Blitzø, or even deserves him.
There's also the element of Blitzø and Stolas being in their mid to late-30's. They aren't young lovers like in most media. By society's standards, they're pretty much through the prime of their lives. Blitzø even vented to Loona in S1E8, wondering if he was, "gonna die alone". Death doesn't care what age you are, it'll come for you whenever it pleases. We know his self-destructive history, and about many of the relationships he's lost (namely Verosika, his sister, his mom, and Fizz until recently), and that fear of dying alone is so real. Beautiful animation and song, it's just...a lot. I had to pause multiple times while typing all this.
Viv just loves to put us through so much emotional damage that the fandoms of both her shows are allergic to happiness. Also a lot of people forget that Blitz keeps everyone at a distance since the fire because he's afraid of being hurt again and of losing the ones he loves or being abandoned by them again and he's having a hard time healing. He's coping albeit in an unhealthy way but that's usually what trauma does. We get the physical disability rep with Fizz but the mental disability especially PTSD/CPTSD with Blitz.
Nobody is ready for Look My Way.
I appreciate your silence so very much because I genuinely believe you felt what this song was intended to do to the listener. It's a heart breaking, desperate cry internally for Stolas. I think part of Stolas' fear is that by letting go of this contract he made with Blitzo, it would sever any reason for them to stay in touch period. My follow up fear is that Stolas will not express himself to Blitzo as he is handing over the crystal and Blitzo will automatically assume Stolas is sick of him(or Blitzo doesn't allow Stolas to speak running with his assumptions instead. I fear it will tear them fully apart before we have to slowly rebuild. As much as I know their dynamic is not healthy and they BOTH have a lot of work to be done- I hope they are end goal. I really hope they figure themselves out and are able to form a happy, healthy dynamic together.
That final tear animation gets me every single time! This music video is an emotion bomb lol and honistly your fine and valid for feeling whatever you feel. Regardless of whatever makes you feel them!
Bro was stunned when the song ended. Same.
First of all, thank you for not talking during the song, like so many youtubers do.
Second, I'm so glad you watched this, not just because of the story ties, but because of how amazing it is.
And third, I hope you may consider check out Parinoiddjs songs for each Hazbin hotel character, Like angel dust, cherry bomb, Vox, sir Pentis, etc there incredible and give you some great insights to the characters!
Paranoid Dj has so many good songs. I love Smile Like you Mean It (The Alastor song)
sir penis???
I for sure cried when i listened the first time , bryce brings so much emotion to the table and did and amazing job. Also fun fact , this was first a fan made song that viv made cannon! If you want to hear the original its by paranoid dj i believe
I don't think he's trying to pull away, but I think he's decided the only and truest way to show Blitz how he doesn't want their relationship to be transactional is to remove the transaction from the equation; the Asmodean Crystal, I believe, is capable of containing certain magic. Stolas intends to bind the portal-making spell into the Crystal and give it to Blitz; this would essentially 'free' Blitz from their transaction. Blitz no longer needs to take the Grimoire, he now has all the means he will ever need to keep his business afloat without needing Stolas at all.
Blitz, undoubtedly, will misinterpret this as Stolas "breaking up" with him and the crystal as essentially "severance pay", when really what Stolas is doing is giving Blitz the choice to continue coming to him, without either of them having the excuse that they're doing it transactionally, or to.... not come to him, and to instead have as clean a break as he can have.
Things will either be resolved next episode, or we'll be carried on into S3 with Stolas and Blitz fully broken up and Stolas more than likely finally divorced from Stella. I do hope we see Loona and Octavia continuing to be friends, I thought their bond in S2E2 was adorable.
To help clear it up, Stolas is not exactly trying to cut ties with Blitzø. He is trying to give him a choice. One that Stolas is certain will mean they have to cut ties. The Asmodian crystal, as we know, allows demons to traverse to the mortal realm legally. And we know the whole point of their monthly reunion is to pass off the Grimoire so Stolas can do his work that night and then give it back to Blitzø after.
Stolas will make the move in the next episode and it is now up to Blitzø to decide what to do. I am personally hoping that their relationship grows stronger because of this. But I am terrified and almost certain that Blitzø will see this as Stolas trying to get rid of him. That he's had his fun and is now going to drop Blitzø like the trash Blitzø believes he is.
It especially hurts because we know Blitzø cares about Stolas. Because in the episodes after Stolas is hospitalized Blitzø is seen with circles under his eyes. He's losing sleep over the fact that Stolas can be hurt.
Full moon needs to come faster!!
It is not a piss poor reaction. It is a heartfelt reaction.
Na, I actually quite liked your reaction. It was very honest and about what I expected from a man, as a man myself. Plus, at this point, I've seen countless reactions to this video. So seeing yours, without nearly a single word spoken, and then at the end, just speaking about how you feel about the possibilities in a way that wasn't drawn out; I appreciate it.
Also, I decided to look at your channel after watching this and just watched the first two or so minutes of the introductory video at the top of your channel, without even actually clicking on it, and was just like, "Ya. I like this guy. I want to see more of this. I'll subscribe to him."
The amount of emotion in "let me explain" alone tore my heart to pieces. Absolute masterpiece of a aonf and of a video
This character and song resonate so deeply with me. The song brought tears to my eyes. I hope he gets the love he deserves. I resonate so much with Stollas which probably explains why I am single 😔 but crave love
I remember watching this so many times and latching onto the painful detail of the light of Stolas' eyes dying at the end... all I could think was that I was watching his inner child finally drawing their last breath after everything he's been through and it hurts to see... I just want him to be happy and his daughter to be thriving with him but I'm scared it won't happen...
Thank you for not talking and just experiencing the song in its entirety. Most of us got teary-eyed watching our little owl boy finally break down and make a decision that may cause him to lose the love of his soul, especially with Fizz granting Blitzø the crystal to travel to earth for I.M.P.'s jobs. I am so happy a fan song has become canon and that the songwriter/sound designer was brought in by Viv and got full credit for the song at the end of the video.
The fact that the full moon episode might be a duet with stolas and blitzø singing about how their relationship is gonna turn out or how they want it is sad😭
Thank you for reacting to this song ❤ It made my sister and I cry the first time we watched it, it's so beautiful yet so sad. We love it so much.
Also so happy for Paranoid DJ for getting his fan song recognized and made canon. He actually made the song back before even the Ozzie's episode. They had to change a couple lyrics to fit Stolas' character development, but it's still impressive how much he predicted correctly.
Yes! I’m so happy you reacted to this!
I’ve been obsessed with this song since it premiered. This originally a fanmade song too
Let's hope they both get a happy ending
Seriously, I hope they work out some how cause good god dude..
the song the first time around really does hit you hard, and you relise just how much he loves blitz. we have a while to wait for the next episdoe, there busy with the hype for hazbin hotel so its to keep all the attention for that for now also angel dust is from hazbin hotel lol funny slip up there, also if you go back to the start of helluva boss knowing full well stolas has fallen in love with blitz some of the things he does makes more sence
Me before watching this video : yeah, Fizz is my new favorite character !
Me after watching that video : Stolas, my baby boy, how did I even thought of replacing you !
The most probable future is that Stolas will give Blitz his freedom by ending the contract, and Blitz will take it the wrong way, feeling like Stolas is abandoning him. Despite making peace with Fizz, he's probably still too damaged to accept or voice his feelings for Stolas and when he's trying to give him. I love that Stolas is showing us, with this song, that he understand how wounded Blitz is by ho life treating him, that he's protecting himself, and knowing there is probably still a lot he doesn't know about his scars. I think Stolas needs to deal with Stella and her shits first while Blitz is reconnecting with his past, finally forgiving himself for some stuff. Next episode is called "Full Moon" so yeah, an obvious reference to their contract, while the next one is title "Apologiz Tour", so maybe a Blitz focused episode about him and everyone he might have hurt in the past.
Now that Hazbin is coming out, all we can do is wait and prepare ourself for the probable heartbreak that's waiting for us next.
This song keeps me in tears every time I hear it.
Your response at the end of it, by just sitting there and soaking in the emotion is legit what most of us had as our response too. This song hurt and we were not ready for it at all.
Thank you for just listening and taking in the music and emotion
I think the coolest thing is that, next episode will feature a duo between Stolas and Blitz!!!!
EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG I BREAKOUT IN GOOSEBUMPS!! I ADORE THIS SONG!!!! It just seeps into your soul and drags you along with the Solace's emotions! Just so good!!!
Let's be honest, if Stolas and Blitz don't end up together, the entire fandom is going to leave the series, that is, only half of the fandom will be the series to find out if Stolas and Blitz are finally a couple, if not, it's canon. The stolitzo, no one is going to see helluva boss anymore because the reason for seeing it is not canon, that is, the stolitzo, but let's pray that the stolitzo finally becomes canon
One small detail is this was originally a fan made song like a year ago but they worked with the fan that created the song and changed up somethings so it would fit the story better the fan is credited in the credits but I didn't know it was based on a fan made song until I saw someone else's reaction and they brought it up
I'm not much of a cryer, but this song legit made me sob like a baby. You could just hear the sorrow in Bryce's voice, he did an amazing job
This video is just heartrending no matter how many times I see it.
It's almost a certainty that Blitz will view Stolas ending their "business" arrangement as proof that he was just a plaything for the royal, and is now being cast aside. He's so broken on the inside that he can't even conceive that Stolas is ending the arrangement to remove any obligation other than his wanting to be together.
There is hope that he will listen...but this is Blitz we're discussing here, and he doesn't have a good track record when it comes to avoiding self inflicted harm.
Don't be ashamed of the feelings that you feel. Just because you're a man doesn't mean that you can't show the pure emotion of the heart.
i have the same fear. i can see blits seeing this gift as stolas being done with him/ pushing him away. and blits not knowing how to accept that people actually love him will double down on those emotions pushing stolas away.
The original is actually a fan made song and vivziepop reached out to the creator and they made it an official music video and changed a few lyrics to make it fit better
First time listening to this song and i was immediately like: this is straight going into a Playlist
LITERALLY IM BEGGING FOR STOLAS TO GET A BREAK
I watched this the first time, broke me completely I think we all can share in parts of this song and or helluvaboss in general, it makes it relatable and honestly has some of the best writing and performance that I have seen in soo many years.
I think we broke him.
Hits deep
Fear is the mind-killer. Hope is enough to bring it back. What exists between the two? Not emptiness. Just a form of pain.
My thought process has been, Stolas believes that Blitzo is only with him because of the deal and wants to give him the choice by breaking the bond with the succubus gem. Stolas is of the mind that by giving Blitzo this gem and "freeing" him from their deal that he would have the choice to love him regardless. However Blitzo is very much the type of person to see this as just another favor owed. Blitzo didn't get the gem himself. He didn't earn it. It was a poisoned apple given by his patron. I know people like Blitzo and despite the love and affection given they can't comprehend anything being for them without meticulous reasons. I believe he will see this as just another thing Stolas has on him and won't be able to see past that.
With episodes 6 and 7 out, as well as the Striker episode where Stolas got hurt, I do believe it would make narrative sense for him to, at the very least, accept it as is until he's left alone to his own thoughts. Blitzo is very much at a turning point. One that could bring them closer together than Ozzie and Fizz, or drive a steak through the heart and kill the relationship forever. It all depends on how Blitzo takes this gift.
It’s an astounding accomplishment for what started out as a fan-made song to be seen and adapted by a series’ creator, and have it adapted into the canon! For reference, an artist who goes by “Paranoid DJ” wrote and produced this song nearly 3 years ago!
I say adaptation though, because DJ’s original song, had a few differences with the lyrics that were changed here.
In Vivzie’s adaptation, the lyrics in the Pre-Chorus are,
Let me hold you, keep you close to me.
I long to hear your voice.
But dearest, I know better now.
I must give you this choice.
Whereas DJ’s lyrics changed halfway through before the refrain;
“Let me hold you, keep you close to me.
I long to hear your voice.
Come now, my little impish plaything.
We both made our choice.”
I can see why Vivzie adapted the lyrics as she did, because the lyrics there get kinda gross. You have to remember, Paranoid DJ wrote this song nearly 2-3 years ago, close to when Stolas’ character was exclusively the flamboyant guy who’d cheated on his wife, and had seemingly subjected his daughter to a toxic home life, just to bang Blitzø. This song was released on October 11th of 2021, 20 days before Ozzie’s dropped, and well before S2E1, “The Circus”, had dropped, so we didn’t know Stolas’ abusive marriage was arranged, or that he’d stuck it out for so long just for Octavia. We only had the narrative of him cheating in mind, and seeming like this sex crazed guy, fetishizing Blitzø and the prospect of sleeping with the lower class while in his position. I can see why the lyrics where Stolas calls Blitzø his plaything, and says that Blitzø forfeited his choice to leave their toxic, monthly arranged bang-sesh for the Grimoire were changed. It was when Stolas’ character seemed-at best, desperate to be with Blitzø, and at worst, preying on him because of their class differences.
I respect both versions of the song, both the original and the adapted canon one, because DJ truly captured Stolas’ perceived character at that time in those lyrics. But Bryce’s voice and the altered lyrics do it a lot of justice too. Please though, do listen to the original too. Far too often, smaller artists and their work are overlooked. Happens all too often with fan-made stuff.
after watching this for the first time i came to a realization
there are two paths going forward for Stolas and Blitz's relationship... i don't like one of them
either they have a falling out next episode because of the gem but rekindle at the end of the episode
or they rekindle near the end of the season
can you guess which one i don't like...
Stolas song always make me tear up 🥺
As someone who’s delt with a kind of similar situation to Stolas this song hurts…a lot. It’s still a good song and it’s supposed to be more meloncoly to portray how Stolas is feeling and it does a very good job at that. And Bryce singing really helps bring the song to life and adds weight to the lyrics. Also the animation and background team did a spectacular job the scenery is so pretty and regal. I love the moon motif used for Stolas and you can clearly read his expressions and movements.
YEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!🎉🎉🎉
Look, the breaking is the great thing to see
because it shows just how much in this case this song means
moth demon----that is enthralled by the TV demon ---justsaying
I feel so bad for stolas, he just wants love, gives me total London theatre vibes ❤ I love how stolas is seeing blitz at the full moon because of their arrangement once a month at the full moon🎉 to bang ❤
Loved the reaction! Can’t wait for more!
Also there’s a murder drones vs. helluva boss somewhere out here. I don’t think done from the actual people of both sides but is really good😏
I only watched it once and a ripped my soul I watched the second time my week will go to hell now, i’m just so desperate for Stolas and Blitz to be happy
Why helluva boss/hazbin hotel is better than Disney musical
And hope blitz see how much stolas love him not just for pleasure but real love
I have seen many reactions to this and it still hits hard
If you ever told me to years ago that I would care about feeling for mentally fucked up demons from animated cartoon series, I would call you nuts
I get sad watching this too
im not sure so don't quote me on this one but i heard that the next episode is called "full moon" so Blitz will be giving the book back and that talk between them will absolutely crush us😭
Relatable reaction, lol. Hope your having a good day
You are the first reactor i see dont stoping the video every fucking time... nice video.
Since the end of season one at Ozzies, I have found that Blitz is 'trying' to be vulnerable and mend broken relationship. Not that it always works out for him. Barbie rejected him but Fizzy welcomed him back. Him even trying is more than he ever did in the first season. I feel Blitz is going to leave Stolas and I hope he does. The crystal is a good way to to eliminate the power imbalance their relationship has and put a stop to Blitz' mindset that he is 'just' a fuckboi to Stolas. I really hope Stolas will step back and cool his desperation but I feel if he does Blitz will think that a toy was all he was. I just feel if Stolas keeps chasing it will do more harm than good. I really think Blitz needs to take his time and figure out what he wants from Stolas.
That moth joke was fucking funny man x)
The upside down cross is a Petrine Cross, or the Saint Peter's cross. When Peter was being crucified, he requested to be nailed upside down because he considered himself unworthy to die the same way as Jesus. In modern times, it became popular with the occult. Now more are familiar with it as a satanic symbol and the fact that it originally had a more positive connotation has become forgotten.
Based on this song being the preamble to the next 2 episodes, which are named "Full Moon" and "Apology Tour" respectively, I feel like us Stolitz fans are gonna need to brace for impact.
My only hope is that S2 is slated to have 12 and/or 14 episodes, so I'm hoping their relationship is healthy by the end of it. 😢
Now i want a seat down teatime discussion with aunt rosie, ozzie, angel dust and stolas.. stolas and angel need some love 😢😢
For those who don't know the crystal is the same type of Crystal that Barbie wire used it gives access to the human realm
For some reason.. i think Stolas sounds like Gary Numen during this song.. Theres a specific Song in Gary's sons that really feel like this.
I’m terrified that this and the you will be ok song are hinting that stolas is aware he’s going to die soon🫣
Showed my son the vid and he just bawled😢
Have you heard Addict an Angel Dust song?
Poor Stolas....
man love your reaction to it
keep it up dude
I'm glad you reacted to it i was worried that your not gonna react to it😅😅😅
I think thats an amazing part, so many people's favorite characters are kinda roaming through the seasons because they almost all have interesting or compelling parts to them!
And yeah I enjoyed seeing someone let the emotion of the song touch them! Its nice to hear commentary from people moved by the story/art etc ^^ And I agree I don't think this will sever their bond even if Blitz freaks out and takes off :')
just found your channel and going to go rewatch this show for the.........***th time through your reactions lol
I decided to avoid Just Look My Way till I catch up with Helluva Boss... and now I'm wondering.. would it hurt less if I didn't have a context? Like damn wtf? Now I'm gonna listen to it till my soul is completely crushed to dust, I guess because it's too beautiful to hear it only once..
im so not ready for the next episode
When is it gonna be released? 😢
@@reddieweeb I'm hearing maybe the end of this month or sometime in March or April
why do i feel like towards the end of the show stolas is gonna die😭 like with all the enemies blitz and stolas made so far i just think after this episode blitz is still gonna block stolas off until eventually he realizes only when stolas dies to save him or something like tht
Just to clarify, since what you said at the beginning about outside content tying into the story cause that bugged me a bit, in this case it would not be an absolutely vital thing to watch in order to not be lost.
Viewers of the show have known he's been trying to get this crystal and rethinking his relationship with Blitz; if he were to have the crystal in the next video, the viewers can draw the conclusion on their own that Ozzie gave him one after Fizz told him to. It's not uncommon for them to not show every step in the process of something, like Stolas' trip to the hospital. We can gather that by the time we see him meeting Ozzie that he's healed from his wounds.
Just had to say that cause it was like, an indirect criticism of the music video that wasn't accurate, sorry lol
Is it just me, or does it feel like this show is just group therapy for people who never realized they needed it?
Damm u have a good voice
You really should watch ep 8
I keep crying when i listen to this
Edit : i said keei instead of keep
i have a strangely weird feeling Stolas will die at some point
🤘
Angel Dust isn’t from Helluva Boss. He’s from Hazbin Hotel. Same universe though.
I really enjoy this reacts. Can you please react GODSPEED before Hazbin Hotel?
Like if you want to protect stolas
Has he seen angels first video addicted
Did another episode drop?
I have a gut feeling stolas gonna die bro ToT
do i have no soul all the shit people say oh my god its so sad i laugh t or literal just sit there
well their are other reaction youtubers who will actually react to what their seeing.
Love the show, this song was pretty boring for me.