A cool detail is how the moon, representing Blitz, went from being something small, manageable, and close, to becoming progressively getting larger, further away, and untouchable.
@Random_orphan24 if you remember back to Loo Loo Land when he uses his powers as he's carrying via out of the fun house he also has them. I agree that he probably gets them when having strong emotions but maybe when he's using his powers as well.
I love how Stolas's eyes are usually empty red voids, but when he shows intense emotion, like when he stood up to Stella, or here at the end as he's consumed by grief, he gains little pupils, it really helps you connect with him more and makes the moment more impactful
Also! I love how here we cut back to him reaching in his office and connect to that raw emotion in his eyes with the pupils and then the pupils slowley fade and his gaze becomes empty again. So cool!
Love how this song is just saying Stolas doesn't need Blitz to love him back, but to acknowledge his feelings and talk to him rather than leave without words
@@jacksonbarkerthebluehairedfox I also have the same thought. Blitz always keeps Stolas at an arm's length, evading whenever Stolas gets serious about their relationship. I really pity Stolas, as this is somewhat a toxic relationship when Stolas keeps giving and sacrificing. I hope that in the newest season, either Blitz accepts Stolas' feelings or they properly put an end to it so Stolas can turn over a new leaf after divorcing Stellar.
I agree it's the same way with angel he and stolas just want someone to know their pain with angel it is his friends and with stolas it is blitz and the o is silent
@@aaronyc2011 From the Helluva Boss Wiki: Just Look My Way is a song composed by UA-cam songwriter PARANOiD DJ and performed by Bryce Pinkham as Stolas. The song was first released as a fan single on PARANOiD DJ's UA-cam channel on October 23, 2021. A fully-animated music video produced by Vivienne Medrano was released on her UA-cam channel on December 3, 2023,[1][2] with the song receiving an updated instrumental and lyrics. I mean, Google IS free...
Y’all, don’t forget that this was originally a FANMADE song that Viv decided to make canon. Can we talk about how someone managed to capture such raw emotion through the music only?
Love how Stolas' tears turn into shooting stars, like how he told Octavia that they are actually Azathoth's tears, which are the things that never were weeping at their nonexistence. Perfectly reflects how BlitzØ and Stolas' relationship never was.
@@TheMasterofMasters1 Me too! Who wants Bryce Pinkham to perform "Just Look My Way" on _Saturday Night Live_ while either VivziePop, Richard Horvitz, Erica Lindbeck, Brandon Rogers, or Vivian Nixon host the episode?
Stolas doesn't just want Blitzo anymore, he wants him to be happy. But here, he understands what sacrifices might need to happen for that to come to pass. He hates what might need to happen, but he's willing to face it to help the one he loves. This episode is going to break me, and I'm sure many others as well. What a song.
yeah, and he is now testing to see if this is anything more than an arrangement. to which i have a very bad feeling that Blitz isnt going to see it that way and he's gonna blow everything by doing something stupid.
Not only does the VA have a gorgeous, rich voice, but those deep notes are so haunting and beautifully done. I'm obsessed with this song. I'm so mad I'm just now discovering it!!
The fact that Stolas doesn't even say "Love me back" or "You owe me this" but only "At least acknowledge my feelings for you" is the essence of unrequired Love. The Silence in the end after the light litteraly leaves his Eyes ...hurts
@@thekeefchief3616 Blitz cares for him, but they're not quite there yet. He doesn't believe Stolas loves him, he won't have any reason to until their unspoken contract is broken. They can't love each other as any kind of equals like Fizz and Ozz until that power imbalance between them is as rectified as it can be. And you're right, Blitz is too scared to truly care for anyone. We still don't know how he blew up his relationship with Verosika.
@@thekeefchief3616yes, but for now Stolas' love is unrequited. Stolas wants a serious relationship with Blitz but Blitz is like "fxck you, stay away from me!". They aren't on the same level emotionally right now, it's going to take time.
I love how the moon is depicted as stolas’ love. First small and bright, something he can hold close and dear. Then larger, something harder to hold but something still fully within his grasp. Then at the end, impossibly large but also just out of reach. It’s tragically beautiful and I love it.
This is also symbolism in that when he does the cord let go with the Blitz moon (ya know what I’m talking about right?) and then the moon gets bigger it’s like he’s losing control and connection and is trying so hard to get it back
I love how at the end the moon is impossible to hold and just out of reach knowing he can’t do anything because the ball is now in blitz’s court, but as he’s falling into the terrifying depths of unknown of what blitz will decide he promises that if blitz gives him the chance he will work in the relationship and save them but he needs blitz’s permission to do so. Gosh what a good visual representation of a complicated relationship and just that terror of knowing you need to relinquish control and are left only to hope and have faith that your partner will choose you the same as you choose them all on their own.
@@ZENNI-S”is this how she’d feel? Abandoned all alone and left to fend, for herself, for some semblance of happiness that doesn’t have to end” “what’s left for me in this broken house?” “little impish plaything” wasn’t the only line changed
all this time Blitzo had a reason to think stolas just wants to fuck him because blitzo can't do his job without his book. So he is dependent on him by giving him choice of saying "no" he hopes that he can actually make him understand he means it
Anyone here after apology tour episode 😢 Gotta say though Bryce Pinkman has an amazing vocal range in this song you can tell how conflicted stolas is with deciding to go though with his decision and looking at his relationship with blitz Co pare that to the newest episodes "All 2 U" song he makes stolas sound so raw in his motions you can literally her is heartbreak, sadness and desperation.
I'm pretty sure this actually isn't Bryce, its a fan-made song that was turned canon and animated. this could be an official cover, but this may just not be the same person.
I loved that blitz went from a LITERAL small little plaything (stolas was literally playing with the tiny moon) to something so intense and bigger than stolas over the course of the video
The fact that viv changed "my little impish little plaything we both made our choice" to "dearest i know better now i must give you this choice" is beautiful
It's nuts how this went from "Ha ha funny imps said swears and dick jokes" to "Awkward second puberty gay dad falls in love with his side piece and neither can articulate their emotions love drama"
The way Bryce sings "Let me hold you, keep you close to me, I long to hear your voice" absolutely melts my heart and it's by far my favorite moment in the song
This is a masterpiece it really embodies Stolas wanting to be with Blitzo and not knowing if he feels the same or if he’s the issues and even relating to Stella and how she must feel 10/10
I think for Stolas was it always "dearest" since he made the deal with the book while having this bad marriage. "The impish plaything" is just an excuse to have regular contact and sex with blitzo because he does not want to see Stolas otherwise. Stolas liked him since childhood. At least this is my interpretation.
It’s surely interesting, but a little confusing. I mean, he loved him since they were kids, but in episodes 1 and 2 (happening after that) he treated him like a plaything? What happened? Why he suddenly became so horny and after that he fell in genuine love with Blitz again?
I just love how viv's team changed the original "My little impish plaything, We both made our choice" lyrics to the "but DEAREST, I MUST GIVE YOU THIS CHOICE". SO SATISFYING, so gentle and profound of their relationship, thank you.
Can I just say, the part where Stolas jumps from the water, and all the droplets coming off him, and reaching out only to fall, are so beautifully conveyed; showing you can give everything and still end up crashing. Gorgeous
One thing about the original music video is that the creator sang partly about Octavia, Stolas' daughter, at moments too, where as Vivziepop chaanged the song to have Stolas sing only about his love for Blitz. 😢 Which is heartbreakingly amazing, but the original went along the path that Stolas is worried that if he loves Blitz, he'll lose his 'Via, but if he doesn't love Blitz, then Stolas is also scared that he will end up romantically lonely forever! 😰💔
You know what I love most about the moon symbolism? The moon directly affects the tides. So even when Stolas falls into and starts sinking in the water, the moon is still affecting him, even though it’s so far away.
Another thing too about love and the moon. You probably know it but the Japanese saying 月が綺麗ですね | tsuki ga kirei desu ne. Normally meaning The moon is beautiful isn’t it? Which also has a hidden meaning of “I love you” Thought I share. Don’t know if it relates to
I do appreciate the fact that Stolas is actually paying attention to Blitzo and understands that he has many issues and Blitz is actively pushing him away because of said issues. Too many characters these days would usually just fall into a trope of "Why is he like this" as opposed to how Stolas is moreso saying "How can I support him" by giving him individual freedom and the show of trust with the crystal
Its always either that or a “I can fix them”. Sometimes they arent the source of the pain, they cant really be involved in their own issues and it’s best to just support them because they dont know everything
Bryce's voice is simply incredible, he totally conveys the pain that the character is feeling, that's really admirable. The totally fluid animation is worthy of a lot of applause to the animators!! the melody, instrumental of the song is very exciting. I cried listening to this. Thank you for making the song canon!! Looking forward to getting much more emotional watching the episode!!! 🌙✨️
It's crazy that we went from Stolas and Blitzo's relationship being a crude joke to now being so complex that it delivers us this powerhouse of emotions. Really happy that Viv made this song canon (and I can now appreciate the original by Paranoid DJ), probably the most i've ever been moved by this show.
Definitely! I can't see it ending happily though. I bet that either Stolas dies and Blitz is going to realize his true feelings afterwards or he realizes and Stolas dies while protecting him from one of the sins or something.
This is actually beautiful, it’s terrifying how a show that was based on murder and sex jokes has such a tragic and complex twist on love, I am here for every single bit of it
tbh this is the natural way of things beings are complex you can be hypersexual pervert and have immense deep complexity to you at the same time someone can be extremly shallow but most shows don't show the ugly.
You know shit is real when Stolas' white pupils are visible. The raw emotion from this song was enough to bring tears to my eyes, and the story it tells with Stolas' love for the moon (Blitzø) growing more and more, but as it grows, it becomes harder to control and further out of his reach. Well done to everyone who was a part of this ❤
@@Eonblaster946 assuming you've seen the full show, it's a reference to s1 ep7 "Ozzie's" where stolas says this line in response to a character in a tv show he was watching. the exact timestamp for this is around 3:38.
The way you can hear his voice break constantly but he maintains the beautiful notes... It's also really tense to see that he finally has the crystal and he's so scared on what to do next. Really makes me excited for the next episode.
HOLY SHIT. The animation, the vocals, the trauma, the perspective. Just a masterpiece. You can really see how he comprehends and sees blitz's trauma even though he wants Blitz in his life and to love him he thinks by just giving him the crystal it will help even if that means cutting off the slightest connection they had. The line "this soul binds need to come to an end." really puts that into perspective. He just really wants to comfort and help him.
The sheer gutwrenching emotion in Stolas' "Let me EXPLAIN" at 2:03 left me with goosebumps!! Both he and Blitzø deserve so much better than the hands they were dealt...
That shoot off the water took my breath away. The animation in that one movement was so impressive, not to mention Bryce’s vocals are so sad and beautiful
The lyric changes from the original song just make this so much more painful and emotional - we see that stolas doesnt just treat Blitzo as his "impish plaything" but as his dearest, The voicecracks full of pain are so powerful and expressive. So glad Paranoid DJ got to have this song animated. Was in tears when i saw this for the first time. I absolutely love that Stolas sees Blitzo as vulnerable and acknowledges that hes in pain and puts his walls up but hes still trying to fight to show him he loves him and he yearns for him. Cant express how gorgeous everything about this video is.
Paranoid DJ must be so proud to know their work is being shown in the actual Helluva Boss universe! It actually being canon that Stolas feels that way... Bryce Pinkham did an excellent job at portraying Stolas' emotions and the animation was amazing. Honestly, hats off to everyone who worked on this!
It’s kinda of devastating how the stark difference is between stolas’s two latest solos cause this is a heartbreaking masterpiece about stolas desperately pleading for blitz to want him the same way he wants blitz and the next one is him coming to the conclusion that blitz never cared for him at all And the one detail I will never get over is the string tethering blitz and stolas together looks like two hands reaching out to each other right before it snaps which really hits hard after seeing blitz’s jealousy in apology tour
One thing I love about the Spindlehorse team is that they see fanmade content and recognize how well-made and fitting it is to the story and find a way to make it canon, 100/10
Bryce Pinkham actually made Stolas' heartbroken voice sound realistic. I like it whenever voice actors and voice actresses show off the range of emotions in their characters' voices. It brings life to the characters' voices.
The team did an absolutely amazing job portraying Stolas's pain and heartbreak, and I really wish we can see this song an a future episode because IT'S JUST THAT GOOD.
There is just something so soft and real about Stolas calling Blitz 'Dearest'... no silly/annoying pet name... jusy raw emotion... gets me every time and such a good addition to a song I have already loved for a long time. Didn't know I needed this today but I truly did...
This song has just added a new layer of sad to their relationship, because after this it's genuinely heart shattering to see Stolas accidentally mess up and hurt Blitz (think the casual racism, or the way he hid his face in Ozzie's breaking Blitz's heart as it crushed the hope he had of them being anything more). They love each other so much, so to remember how Stolas emotionally hurt his lover and how Stolas think they're the worst thing in their relationship is..AHHHHHRGHH😭😭😭
it's saying a lot that they changed the original lyrics from "impish plaything" to this with further knowledge of where stolas' arc leads! plus it's much more fitting for this unraveling of desperate sincerity.
WHY IS BRYCE SO PHENOMENAL AT SINGING!?!? I would listen to an entire album sung by this man. Such a beautiful voice and the music video is **chefs kiss** Amazing animation!
Right? It’s what he does best! He brings so much raw emotion that feels so authentic every single time he sings as Stolas! Like you said, Bryce Pinkham solo album when?
@@sir-dame-sander I love that cast album! That’s one of my top 10 favorite musicals! Though that may be because of Bryce. LOL. And the Tony Awards performance for that show is fantastic! It may have won the Tony for Best Musical, but Bryce was SO robbed of the Best Leading Actor Tony! But that’s just my opinion though.
Ugh, I wanna give Stolas all the hugs now, all this pain he's going through. This was masterfully animated, and Bryce's singing was emotionally powerful on every word.
I'm actually kind of liking Stolas's character growth so far. He started off as this creepy cheating weirdo using his book to get Blitzø into physical relationship to someone with actual regrets and trying to fix them. Yes, his official backstory is kind of cliche, but I'll take that over expecting us to sympathize with a cheating weirdo for no reason any day.
This song really captures the pain Stolas is feeling and it really makes you feel something. The art in this video was absolutely stunning and I’m breathless because of it. I can’t wait to see Blitzø’s reaction to Stolas gifting him the Asmodean Crystal.
I am crying so bad... I think that, in a personal level, I bet many of us can relate to either Blitz or Stolas (or both like me) in this agony of loving someone so much and unconditionally but also being so fkng afraid of love and hurthing the ones you love... thinking you're disgrace or that you're not worth of receiving love just because they like your soul... It's agonizing. This made me cry because I understand, I can relate... Can't wait for the following 3 new episodes this year🤧❤💙
This was beautifully animated. Huge credits to Paranoid DJ for creating this beautiful song, and Bryce just proves again that he has an extraordinary voice.
trying to fill the replies with more than bots haha, but absolutely! I actually started crying when I saw this. I've been following Paranoid DJ ever since Use Me Up blew up, and I highly recommend ALL of his stuff (not just helluva boss!), he's an extremely talented voice actor and musician.
This made me cry. The line "but dearest, i know better now, i must give you this choice" shows such incredible character growth from Stolas, and the song conveys such emotional agony, it is a beautiful piece, and i couldn't be prouder of Vivzie and her crew for crwating such deep meaning and entanglement. Congratulations, you have earned every award that you will surely gain in the future.
@@lemonpaperplanes No, they didn't but they contributed to the piece through the animation, and I still think letting fan work become canon is admirable
@@KaisenKazuki Oh, he realizes. The problem? He's too much of a fuck-up to stop himself from careening off the edge before it's too late. All he can do right now is watch the trainwreck that he created.
This is absolutely incredible. The gorgeous visuals, the haunting music, the pain in Stolas' voice, you can instantly understand exactly how bad he wants Blitzø, how he wishes Blitzø would tell him how he feels, and how Stolas wonders if he's the problem. I'm tearing up so much, and even more hyped for episode 8.
@@Closo__ random links in a yt comment reply section are never good especially when posted as early in a video's upload as these were. Just a precaution for anyone that gets random links, especially one claiming part 2 with a stolen profile pic. They use vivs profile pic as a red herring since most people like to just glance and see her profile picture so they assume it's safe.
I use to sing House of Asmodeus in the shower when it was on Spotify, it was always so fun but it got removed, I hope one day they put their songs on Spotify
@@Nameless82284 for now, i'd say riff off of what you've already got. change the style of wings, or give the horns a different shape, or adjust the shades of red between the demons, give them different tail lengths, and soon enough you'll have an incredibly versatile looking cast
2:06 is such a powerful verse. Stolas’s emotion in his voice at “I’m terrified” gave me a lump in my throat, especially since I can relate to this on a deeper level. Handling the thought of someone you love not feeling the same way and you can feel them feeling trapped in the relationship hurts. But losing them hurts more. Props to the voice actor who gave this character a realistic portrayal of grief and understanding.
I almost cried, stolas understands blitz has his walls up but he still doesn't his best to show blitz his love, I can't wait to see this relationship develop. Simply amazing! Bravo to the creators, actors, and musical talents 💚 thank you for such a wonderful show.
I think what hurts so much is how real this kind of one-sided relationship is to people. A lot of people live this kind of life where there is somebody they care deeply for that refuse for whatever reason to give them the time of day.
From my personal experience, it seems like a two sided relationship, but one side is unable to give it for some reason, while the other is so passionate about it... this is like me and my gf... I love her and she loves me, but I am the more passionate one, while she will often ask me to leave her alone... she has many issues, with her visa, but also personally... if only she knew I could solve all her problems within a week or two... This is what makes her so different from my ex... for my ex I was just a ticket to Europe, once I was no longer needed she easily discarded me... for my current gf, she is in Europe, but needs to extend her visa, I have the answers and contacts to do so but she refuses, because she does not want to burden me as my ex did... I kind of wish for once my gf would use me as my ex did, just this one time, for both of our future together
@@ScathingSarcasm They explain it in the first episode of Hazbin Hotel. Lilith used song as a way to organize and motivate the demons. So, now it's just sort of a cultural touchstone that people in Hell sing. In some musicals, it's pretty clear that the characters aren't actually singing in the story and that it's a stylized representation of their emotions. But, in the Hellverse, the musical numbers are all diegetic.
@@Crayshack I think that's most musicals though. Like, it's just a way of expressing certain situations or emotions characters are going through it's not meant to represent that characters are actually just randomly breaking into a musical number.
Ozzie sending that gemstone was such a good touch, seeing as he's going through a similar situation as Stolas. I might be a little behind on Helluva but I just like that attention to detail for those two. Absolutely beautifully done. I love the representation of Blitz being the moon that revolves around Stolas, the music, the song, and the colors were just gorgeous ❤
Honestly I think Ozzie and Fitz truly are stolas and blizø but better, cuz unlike him and blizø they communicate better and have something a lot healthier, they're what him and blizø could be if they communicated better
I absolutely agree. I feel like with Ozzie and Fitz, it's the feeling of "What We Could Be" where with Stolas and Blitz it's "We're Not There Yet" and us Viewers are just shaking our fists and going *Do the thing* But I also really like all these trip and fumbles they have cause their relationship did start out as a tit-for-tat agreement, one for monetary gain and the other for physical gratification and you can't fix that right away. But I'm also still shaking my fist and saying just do the thing.
That's the stone stolas asked for from Ozzy to give to blits so he doesn't need his grimwrar to teleport to the mortalrelm and hes scared that when he gives it to him blits wont need stolas anymore
@@emilywingo37721. A few writing tips as help! His name's written *Blitzø or w/o ø, it's *grimoire not grimwawr, are you a cat? Jk lol and *mortal realm 2. I agree with your comment, i think Blitzø will defi misunderstand Stolas' intentions, it'll defi be tense and emotional and even tho i want them to be together, as besties and boyfriends, it'll take a lot of time, but they should be able to love each other better, to get the best out of each other and be the best for themselves too, if M&M and Fizz and Ozz can then they can too, or it'll stay the same old same old..🙂🥲
Reminder to everyone that Stolas thought he wasn't getting the crystal and wasn't made aware of it getting delivered. This thing just showed up randomly, he INSTANTLY comes up with this banger of a song. That's the lore now and I'm glad for it.
Lyrics: It is expected An oath by blood to hold the tome And the starlight passes overhead Fuels all the skills I've honed I am a guardian A watcher of these ancient rites Yet I find myself drawn from that path On those dazzling moonlit nights 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 I can give you everything you need Or do you want to hear me plead? Just look my way Just look my way Is there something more that I don't know That you won't say 'til we've both grown cold? Just say Please stay Look my way This unspoken contract A deed we forged for mutual gain If that's all this was when you're not here What is this rooted pain? I don't care that you're of lower station Or primed to sate my dark temptations Why can't you understand? Let me explain and I'm terrified As I cry To make these feelings true What's left for me and my broken heart If I cannot have you? Unless it's me? And no matter what in this world I could give It's not enough To get through the walls you've conjured up to live? Is this what you feel Scorned by a realm that cannot comprehend what you are So I'll grant you this mercy, this bind, on our souls needs to end I will try to make amends For making you means to an end So, look my way Please, look my way And if there's something more that I don't know I'll save us before we both grow cold If you stay And just say Look my way
To think Stolas originally was just some horny owl and turned into such a beautiful and complex character amazes me to no end. This is a truly powerful song and it’s sung and animated perfectly to suit the character as a whole. Thank you for this masterpiece!!!
You can't forget, though, that he's had an interest in Blitz since they were both young. horny or not, there was definitely an attraction on his side. But he's definitely grown since when we first met him. I feel as though he was acting desperate(?) cause that's what he believed Blitz liked or hoped that would keep Blitz around more. Nevertheless, I love his growth ❤😢
Sometimes.. People put on masks and Stolas' mask was being a horny owl. He craved love and affection for so long. He feels guilty but thats the only way he thought could receive it. Blitz blames him but Blitz objectified himself and their interactions then dumped the blame on Stolas alone. Blitz stole from him and dumped him twice. Stolas tried to adjust to him and got blamed and burned in turn.
Just beautiful, simply beautiful. Stolas pouring his heart out. Letting his feelings out of his love for Blitz. Stolas really changed and wants to have a serious relationship with Blitz
I completely understand what you’re saying. At first, Stolas just seemed like comedy to me, but now, he’s such a developed and incredible character, arguably even more so than some of the most main characters.
2:33 I love this scene, especially the detail of the string, my theory is its based off a Chinese proverb: "an invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place or circumstance"
Exactly! I was trying to see which finger stolas had it on for this reason and then I realized he only has four fingers :') but what I can confirm is that he wears it on the same finger as Lucifer wore his wedding ring in Hazbin Hotel.
For real! I'll never forgive animation studios for ditching 2D. 3D can be great but you really miss out on the feeling that truly amazing 2D can give a person.
@@naytube2.068 Yeah Although I Blame Disney more than DreamWorks I mean DreamWorks Couldn’t do 2D as good enough as 3D so They let it go and that’s reasonable But Disney Could Still do, Do More , Do better, but they Didn’t And Look what they’ve got cuz of It
Imagine an animator from the 1920’s watching this and seeing how far art has come. Bryce knocked it out of the park again. The animation is amazingly smooth, and the visuals are stunning. I hope that the fan who wrote the song is having the best time ever, knowing that their beautiful song inspired this.
That's a brilliant thought. They'd be able to see the distant descendant of their work in Stolas' motion, able to perceive they laid the bottom of this mighty pyramid we have built.
Hearing this originally fanmade masterpiece performed with the Amazing nature of Bryce's wide yet precise vocal range is truly stunning. The animations are gorgeous as always and strengthen the effect of the vocal performance even more! Definitely one of the best pieces of media published in 2023.
@@aspidistra3210he's credited at the end of the video :) he made it 2 years ago, around the end of season one, you can still listen to the original version on his channel, he's done many other Helluva/ hazbin songs
I love so much how Vivzie made this cannon. It's so telling of the shows relationship with the fans as well as the relationship between Stolas and Blitzo. It's so beautifully done, as well and I love that she changed the lyrics to match things better. I adore this so much. The show is growing and it's amazing.
@@BeckyNosferatu Which is kinda shit when you realize she's not linking or shouting him out whatsoever. There are people who have no idea ParanoidDJ did this and is giving Viv all the credit.
This song sends chills down my spine just hearing how hurt stolas is and all the emotions he's going through.This really hypes you up for the next episode. A masterpiece
I loved the song when it was posted 2 years ago as a fan made song, but further loved it when it became official. That version is still up thankfully, and shows a different timeline. Where he chooses to fix things with stella, though the song was made before we learned of how she abused him prior to the cheating so she seemed more like the victim initially.
This might be a bit of a reach, but I like how when Stolas is "drowning," his tears are mixing with the water around him. I think it's a reference to Hans Christian Anderson's quote about a mermaid's tears being lost to the sea, and therefore undistinguishable from any other water, sort of representing how Stolas wants to express how he feels to Blitzø, but can't, so he drowns how how he really feels with other emotions to hide the pain it causes him.
This is absolutely a gift for the viewers of helluva. The animation and everything is amazing and I adore how Bryce delivered stolas’ character throughout this. It’s truest wonderful so thank you Vivziepop and everyone who helped animate this for the amazing visuals and Bryce for the amazingly delivered vocals!!
When Stolas flew toward the moon/Blitzø at 3:02, literal chills were sent down my spine. With the beautiful animation, amazing performance by Bryce, and powerful lyrics written, I’m not surprised the goosebumps are still lingering even after finishing the song
I know, and when he fell back, you could feel it in your chest as if you were on rides at a fair all day and are now trying to relax at home, only to still feel the falling. Now that is animation well-done.
Hoooly shit. They actually had Stolas's VA sing Paranoid DJs song? That's AWESOME! This is so damn good, props man! The voice, the visuals, the way its paced, its just peak 👌
I mean they did the same with Addict, but it's credit to the artist that they nailed the song in the first place. The characterization has always been on point with ParanoidDJ.
@@draykohunter6805 People can say he's over hyped but when you're someone that not only understands the assignment but nails the shit out of it the praise is well earned.
This is absolutely gorgeous. I’m so amazed at how Vi literally took a “joke” series, a side series, and made some of the most gorgeous animations and music I’ve seen to date on UA-cam. The emotions I feel watching Helluva Boss and these music videos… it’s amazing she took a side project this far. This makes me so excited for Hazbin and I hope she didn’t have to compromise with the studio on her creative vision- this proves Vi and her team are amazing and we need more independent studios like Spindlehorse
A cool detail is how the moon, representing Blitz, went from being something small, manageable, and close, to becoming progressively getting larger, further away, and untouchable.
Oh wow how cool I didn't even realize 👀👀
I was hoping someone else would notice this! I loved that too 😢 and that Blitzø is on the new moon but they met on the full moon,, ruinous
Its kind of poetic for someone (Stolas) that can touch the skies and stars. But cant touch Blitzos feelings
A detail I noticed also is that when stolas is having like extreme emotion like sadness he gets pupils so yea cool detail
@Random_orphan24 if you remember back to Loo Loo Land when he uses his powers as he's carrying via out of the fun house he also has them. I agree that he probably gets them when having strong emotions but maybe when he's using his powers as well.
I love how Stolas's eyes are usually empty red voids, but when he shows intense emotion, like when he stood up to Stella, or here at the end as he's consumed by grief, he gains little pupils, it really helps you connect with him more and makes the moment more impactful
It’s amazing how much emotion is in just those red voids, it’s like I can see pupils ngl
Also! I love how here we cut back to him reaching in his office and connect to that raw emotion in his eyes with the pupils and then the pupils slowley fade and his gaze becomes empty again. So cool!
Ngl never noticed that till now that is insane how much I don’t notice when I’m consumed by storyline
I completely agree
I cant really see them tho
Love how this song is just saying Stolas doesn't need Blitz to love him back, but to acknowledge his feelings and talk to him rather than leave without words
Ew trans
He doesn't *need* Blitz's love, he wants it. But if its not something he can have, he at the very least wants closure.
@@jacksonbarkerthebluehairedfox I also have the same thought. Blitz always keeps Stolas at an arm's length, evading whenever Stolas gets serious about their relationship. I really pity Stolas, as this is somewhat a toxic relationship when Stolas keeps giving and sacrificing. I hope that in the newest season, either Blitz accepts Stolas' feelings or they properly put an end to it so Stolas can turn over a new leaf after divorcing Stellar.
I agree it's the same way with angel he and stolas just want someone to know their pain with angel it is his friends and with stolas it is blitz and the o is silent
@@tatinh9885OH HOW YOUVE BEEN DISSAPOINTED 😭😭😭😭 I just came back I’m currently crying
After Apology Tour and hearing hearingStolas sing a rock break up song? Holy shit. The range that the VA can do is breathtaking.
Pretty sure this was sung by different va
@@aaronyc2011No, all the Stolas songs have 100% been sung by the same voice actor, Bryce Pinkham.
@@laco403 but pretty sure this was fanmade, unless bryce pinkman sang the lyrics
@@aaronyc2011 From the Helluva Boss Wiki:
Just Look My Way is a song composed by UA-cam songwriter PARANOiD DJ and performed by Bryce Pinkham as Stolas.
The song was first released as a fan single on PARANOiD DJ's UA-cam channel on October 23, 2021. A fully-animated music video produced by Vivienne Medrano was released on her UA-cam channel on December 3, 2023,[1][2] with the song receiving an updated instrumental and lyrics.
I mean, Google IS free...
@@laco403 Ah ok, thanjs
Y’all, don’t forget that this was originally a FANMADE song that Viv decided to make canon. Can we talk about how someone managed to capture such raw emotion through the music only?
Really?
@@veneracirjeu5830YES REALLY YOU DONT KNOW HOW MUCH I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THIS VIDEO
Bro I LOST it when I saw this because I NEVER expected this song to become cannon holy crap
Well, kind of. I'm pretty sure Paranoid DJ actually works on Hazbin Hotel, but not Helluva Boss. I could be wrong, so do correct me if I'm wrong
What's the original?? Or WHERE is the original? Gods, that's so fucking cool!
Love how Stolas' tears turn into shooting stars, like how he told Octavia that they are actually Azathoth's tears, which are the things that never were weeping at their nonexistence. Perfectly reflects how BlitzØ and Stolas' relationship never was.
I didn't think of that! Comments like these are why I love reading through the comment section
Damn
@@nanina4767 damn right it’s awesome 😎 ❤
😭 I ❤ Stolas!
@@TheMasterofMasters1 Me too! Who wants Bryce Pinkham to perform "Just Look My Way" on _Saturday Night Live_ while either VivziePop, Richard Horvitz, Erica Lindbeck, Brandon Rogers, or Vivian Nixon host the episode?
Stolas doesn't just want Blitzo anymore, he wants him to be happy. But here, he understands what sacrifices might need to happen for that to come to pass. He hates what might need to happen, but he's willing to face it to help the one he loves.
This episode is going to break me, and I'm sure many others as well. What a song.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE OMG
We will all be broken by this episode, good luck
:0 I never knew you watched helluva boss
yeah, and he is now testing to see if this is anything more than an arrangement. to which i have a very bad feeling that Blitz isnt going to see it that way and he's gonna blow everything by doing something stupid.
Same
Not only does the VA have a gorgeous, rich voice, but those deep notes are so haunting and beautifully done. I'm obsessed with this song. I'm so mad I'm just now discovering it!!
Bryce Pinkman is really talented.
The fact that Stolas doesn't even say "Love me back" or "You owe me this" but only "At least acknowledge my feelings for you" is the essence of unrequired Love. The Silence in the end after the light litteraly leaves his Eyes ...hurts
I’m pretty sur blitzo does love him he just can’t stop pushing people away
@@thekeefchief3616 Blitz cares for him, but they're not quite there yet. He doesn't believe Stolas loves him, he won't have any reason to until their unspoken contract is broken. They can't love each other as any kind of equals like Fizz and Ozz until that power imbalance between them is as rectified as it can be. And you're right, Blitz is too scared to truly care for anyone. We still don't know how he blew up his relationship with Verosika.
you are a friggin poet i cant
@@thekeefchief3616yes, but for now Stolas' love is unrequited. Stolas wants a serious relationship with Blitz but Blitz is like "fxck you, stay away from me!". They aren't on the same level emotionally right now, it's going to take time.
😭😭😭
I love how the moon is depicted as stolas’ love. First small and bright, something he can hold close and dear. Then larger, something harder to hold but something still fully within his grasp. Then at the end, impossibly large but also just out of reach. It’s tragically beautiful and I love it.
I'm not surprised he had to contemplate giving blitz the osmodius crystal probably going to see him give it to blitz in the next episode
wow😮😮😮😮
Yes absolutely beautiful
This is also symbolism in that when he does the cord let go with the Blitz moon (ya know what I’m talking about right?) and then the moon gets bigger it’s like he’s losing control and connection and is trying so hard to get it back
I love how at the end the moon is impossible to hold and just out of reach knowing he can’t do anything because the ball is now in blitz’s court, but as he’s falling into the terrifying depths of unknown of what blitz will decide he promises that if blitz gives him the chance he will work in the relationship and save them but he needs blitz’s permission to do so.
Gosh what a good visual representation of a complicated relationship and just that terror of knowing you need to relinquish control and are left only to hope and have faith that your partner will choose you the same as you choose them all on their own.
“But dearest, I know better now I must give you this choice.”
This line hits so hard
funny how that line is the only changed lyrics from the original. i loved it too
@@ZENNI-S”is this how she’d feel? Abandoned all alone and left to fend, for herself, for some semblance of happiness that doesn’t have to end” “what’s left for me in this broken house?” “little impish plaything” wasn’t the only line changed
@@Critters-today oh I just read it but cool
So true
all this time Blitzo had a reason to think stolas just wants to fuck him because blitzo can't do his job without his book. So he is dependent on him
by giving him choice of saying "no" he hopes that he can actually make him understand he means it
Anyone here after apology tour episode 😢
Gotta say though Bryce Pinkman has an amazing vocal range in this song you can tell how conflicted stolas is with deciding to go though with his decision and looking at his relationship with blitz
Co pare that to the newest episodes "All 2 U" song he makes stolas sound so raw in his motions you can literally her is heartbreak, sadness and desperation.
IM HERE WITH U 😭😭😭. AND STOLAS SAYS BLITZ’S NAME WITH A O ON THE INVITATION 😭😭
I'm pretty sure this actually isn't Bryce, its a fan-made song that was turned canon and animated. this could be an official cover, but this may just not be the same person.
I loved that blitz went from a LITERAL small little plaything (stolas was literally playing with the tiny moon) to something so intense and bigger than stolas over the course of the video
ONG I JUST NOTICED
Love can be terrifying when it's unexpected
@@falconeshieldI’m gonna be thinking about this comment for atleast a month 💔 so very very true tho
And that he can't quite reach in the end.
And by the end, stolas feels so small. He feels so crushed by being completely unacknowledged
Stolas’s character development is amazing, he went from horny comic relief to one of the most tragic and beautiful characters in the show
Someone give that bird a hug!! I can’t stand seeing him so sad!! 😢
We all have to start somewhere. All paths to understanding begin with oversimplifications, bordering on lies taught to you as a joke.
Wow. I like this.
i dont think can be called development since he hasn't actually changed. its just that certain parts of the character were not revealed until later.
Therefore - to us - he changed.
The fact that viv changed "my little impish little plaything we both made our choice" to "dearest i know better now i must give you this choice" is beautiful
Viv also removed and changed the part where he laments about either Stella or Via. And I feel like that makes the song more beautiful
I didn't notice something was changed but I did wonder where the impish plaything part is
HELP AS SOON AS I READ IT THAT PART CAME UP-
@@DAWIDOSOSIn the original video (the fan made version made by paranoid DJ) in 0:55 it's there
It's nuts how this went from "Ha ha funny imps said swears and dick jokes" to "Awkward second puberty gay dad falls in love with his side piece and neither can articulate their emotions love drama"
We went from "look my way" to "get out, i don't want you here" 😢
my friend,u want to kill me?😭
So?
*Laughs in pain*
"go home please, let me not feel so sad"
ABSOLUTE PAIN
Omgg thats so true!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
The way Bryce sings "Let me hold you, keep you close to me, I long to hear your voice" absolutely melts my heart and it's by far my favorite moment in the song
I know righttt 😢😢😢😢
I read this right as that part came up 😂
That lyric especially goes hard... I miss her soo much
😢 💔
I'm crying, this is spectacular.
AMBATU.. AMBATUKAAAAA
Rice looks alot like ant eggs guys btw search ant eggs up
Me too😢❤
Feh eu vou chorar 😭
Fandom BR de Helluva Boss vamboraa
A própria feh dubs
This is a masterpiece it really embodies Stolas wanting to be with Blitzo and not knowing if he feels the same or if he’s the issues and even relating to Stella and how she must feel 10/10
BIT EQRLY DONT YOU THINK???
First and Hi:D
Yap
I LOVE YOUR VIDS!
dawg you haven’t even heard it
You can tell Bryce put his heart and soul into this song. You can hear the emotion in his voice. He did an amazing job.
Officialmurd
tf?
@rickowens5310the fuck do you mean by that
@@melodystarlight7933 It's one of FieRcE's impostor bots. Report it, its owner, and its alt, FEC31.
Me before watching: oh! The new song released!
*15 seconds later*
Me: * incomphrehensible sobbing *
@melodystarlight7933 spam bot. This channel is so popular they're EVERYWHERE
Bryce absolutely KILLING IT once again; he's so emotive when he sings, you can FEEL the pain in his voice.
Strangely expressive for a demon bird
Ikr I love it. To me in musical numbers the emotion is what makes it more powerful especially with a sad song
I love how they changed “impish play thing” to “dearest”. It displays his growth and his genuine care for Blitz’s feelings
Same. It’s so good 🥹
I think for Stolas was it always "dearest" since he made the deal with the book while having this bad marriage. "The impish plaything" is just an excuse to have regular contact and sex with blitzo because he does not want to see Stolas otherwise. Stolas liked him since childhood. At least this is my interpretation.
@@AurieI Yeah but I still understand why the change was made since he would definitely not call Blitzø a plaything after the events of OZZIE’S.
It’s surely interesting, but a little confusing. I mean, he loved him since they were kids, but in episodes 1 and 2 (happening after that) he treated him like a plaything? What happened? Why he suddenly became so horny and after that he fell in genuine love with Blitz again?
@@susankornas2613 He overplayed the physical aspect of their relationship because he thought that’s what Blitzø wanted.
3:02 The most beautiful part in my opinion, both in terms of the performance of the song and the animation
I just love how viv's team changed the original "My little impish plaything, We both made our choice" lyrics to the "but DEAREST, I MUST GIVE YOU THIS CHOICE". SO SATISFYING, so gentle and profound of their relationship, thank you.
where did u see the original lyrics
@@andiinsanitythey used their ears
What episode was this from originally?
@@andiinsanitythe song was made a couple years ago as a fan song.
Especially the bridge. It’s been completely rewritten and it makes so much sense
Can I just say, the part where Stolas jumps from the water, and all the droplets coming off him, and reaching out only to fall, are so beautifully conveyed; showing you can give everything and still end up crashing. Gorgeous
Really giving the Icarus flying too close to the sun vibes
I literally said the same thing two days ago and got no likes.
You put a similar comment and got 1K likes in less 24h. How so?
@@LPnoa Uh dunno.
I can't stop watching that ending part ever
@@LPnoa more people was there for their comment algorithm fault
First Silva Hound's 'Addict' and now Paranoid DJ's 'Look My Way'
I love that Viv is giving the fan verse credit for their talent! 🥰
One thing about the original music video is that the creator sang partly about Octavia, Stolas' daughter, at moments too, where as Vivziepop chaanged the song to have Stolas sing only about his love for Blitz. 😢 Which is heartbreakingly amazing, but the original went along the path that Stolas is worried that if he loves Blitz, he'll lose his 'Via, but if he doesn't love Blitz, then Stolas is also scared that he will end up romantically lonely forever! 😰💔
You know what I love most about the moon symbolism? The moon directly affects the tides. So even when Stolas falls into and starts sinking in the water, the moon is still affecting him, even though it’s so far away.
oh my gosh ❤️😭 That is so perfect symbolism
😭😭😭
Another thing too about love and the moon. You probably know it but the Japanese saying 月が綺麗ですね | tsuki ga kirei desu ne. Normally meaning The moon is beautiful isn’t it? Which also has a hidden meaning of “I love you”
Thought I share. Don’t know if it relates to
Dark side o the moon
Love the icarus similarities.
I do appreciate the fact that Stolas is actually paying attention to Blitzo and understands that he has many issues and Blitz is actively pushing him away because of said issues. Too many characters these days would usually just fall into a trope of "Why is he like this" as opposed to how Stolas is moreso saying "How can I support him" by giving him individual freedom and the show of trust with the crystal
Its always either that or a “I can fix them”. Sometimes they arent the source of the pain, they cant really be involved in their own issues and it’s best to just support them because they dont know everything
Bryce's voice is simply incredible, he totally conveys the pain that the character is feeling, that's really admirable. The totally fluid animation is worthy of a lot of applause to the animators!! the melody, instrumental of the song is very exciting. I cried listening to this. Thank you for making the song canon!! Looking forward to getting much more emotional watching the episode!!! 🌙✨️
FEHDUBS AAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Can’t belive you’re watching it too! xx
I agree! You can hear the cry in his voice!
Feh você por aqui?
Feh dubs ahhhhhh,eu amo suas dublagens
1:03 is absolute ear candy- Also damn- After Full Moon and Apology Tour this song really hits the soul- 😭
Agreed😢
That and 2:26 were just 👌👌👌
The whole thing is ear candy.
It's crazy that we went from Stolas and Blitzo's relationship being a crude joke to now being so complex that it delivers us this powerhouse of emotions. Really happy that Viv made this song canon (and I can now appreciate the original by Paranoid DJ), probably the most i've ever been moved by this show.
Definitely! I can't see it ending happily though. I bet that either Stolas dies and Blitz is going to realize his true feelings afterwards or he realizes and Stolas dies while protecting him from one of the sins or something.
NGL Stolas lullaby to his daughter hits hard too
stolas and blitzos relationship is the powerhouse of the cell
@marion882what does that have to do with anything??
@@rubymoonstone5570 just a bot. Better to either ignore or report them.
Damn. The amount of emotion he was able to put into his singing. So much respect, the artist on this show should have so much respect for their work.
This is actually beautiful, it’s terrifying how a show that was based on murder and sex jokes has such a tragic and complex twist on love, I am here for every single bit of it
It’s finally completed: ua-cam.com/video/j2hOdE14CxY/v-deo.htmlsi=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW
Even among dirt, mud, and rock, a shining diamond 💎 can be found.
Where it works, it works.
Same
tbh this is the natural way of things beings are complex you can be hypersexual pervert and have immense deep complexity to you at the same time someone can be extremly shallow but most shows don't show the ugly.
After watching the FULL MOON and APOLOGY TOUR, this is so sad. I got chills and cried so hard with this
You know shit is real when Stolas' white pupils are visible. The raw emotion from this song was enough to bring tears to my eyes, and the story it tells with Stolas' love for the moon (Blitzø) growing more and more, but as it grows, it becomes harder to control and further out of his reach. Well done to everyone who was a part of this ❤
Part 2
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Part 2
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I love how stolas has had 3 solo songs. It just shows how much of a sensitive, soft and sweet person (well, owl I guess) he actually is.
And his next song is going to be his first duet and it’s with Blitzø ^^
@@PeachBoba1523wait actually? Where’d you get this info I need to know
@@personwithartistblock brandon talked about it in a video somewhere. Idk where though. But I'm so nervous and excited.
That's a mood, Gabriella
I'm dying 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭🥲🥲🥲
Thanks, went from tearing up a little to laughing for a solid 30 seconds.
Bahahahahhaha good one
r/whoosh over here, hi, hello, nice to meet you, um, what does this mean
@@Eonblaster946 assuming you've seen the full show, it's a reference to s1 ep7 "Ozzie's" where stolas says this line in response to a character in a tv show he was watching. the exact timestamp for this is around 3:38.
Dude this hits so much harder after seeing the Apology Tour episode 😭
Yes 😢 (STOLAS IS THAT YOU?)
The way you can hear his voice break constantly but he maintains the beautiful notes... It's also really tense to see that he finally has the crystal and he's so scared on what to do next. Really makes me excited for the next episode.
the only song i know of where voice cracks improve the song
When he says “let” in 2:03 sounded stressed and heart wrenching…
It's so sad...
HOLY SHIT. The animation, the vocals, the trauma, the perspective. Just a masterpiece. You can really see how he comprehends and sees blitz's trauma even though he wants Blitz in his life and to love him he thinks by just giving him the crystal it will help even if that means cutting off the slightest connection they had. The line "this soul binds need to come to an end." really puts that into perspective. He just really wants to comfort and help him.
It’s finally completed: ua-cam.com/video/j2hOdE14CxY/v-deo.htmlsi=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW
The sheer gutwrenching emotion in Stolas'
"Let me EXPLAIN" at 2:03 left me with goosebumps!! Both he and Blitzø deserve so much better than the hands they were dealt...
The sheer desperation and strain on the vocal chords on "Let" is incredible. My favorite line delivery of the song.
The “terrified “ right after is also incredible
Waiting for my call
Bryce Pinkham's voice is breathtaking
Skibibi doilet
@@we.998dude🤦🏻💀
That shoot off the water took my breath away. The animation in that one movement was so impressive, not to mention Bryce’s vocals are so sad and beautiful
The lyric changes from the original song just make this so much more painful and emotional - we see that stolas doesnt just treat Blitzo as his "impish plaything" but as his dearest, The voicecracks full of pain are so powerful and expressive. So glad Paranoid DJ got to have this song animated. Was in tears when i saw this for the first time. I absolutely love that Stolas sees Blitzo as vulnerable and acknowledges that hes in pain and puts his walls up but hes still trying to fight to show him he loves him and he yearns for him. Cant express how gorgeous everything about this video is.
@FelixTillovivzie those are kittens
@@sage_isgay4580that is not vivzie
this is such a heart wrenching song that I watched it 5 times and still want to cry.
Yea, the song is great
Paranoid DJ must be so proud to know their work is being shown in the actual Helluva Boss universe! It actually being canon that Stolas feels that way... Bryce Pinkham did an excellent job at portraying Stolas' emotions and the animation was amazing. Honestly, hats off to everyone who worked on this!
@FrutosFarrellTHANK
I'm so proud of Paranoid for this
@@flowergirl2703NO DONT TOUCH THAT LINK
@@flowergirl2703it's a bot don't click the link
@@flowergirl2703BAD LINK! HACK LINK
It’s kinda of devastating how the stark difference is between stolas’s two latest solos cause this is a heartbreaking masterpiece about stolas desperately pleading for blitz to want him the same way he wants blitz and the next one is him coming to the conclusion that blitz never cared for him at all
And the one detail I will never get over is the string tethering blitz and stolas together looks like two hands reaching out to each other right before it snaps which really hits hard after seeing blitz’s jealousy in apology tour
One thing I love about the Spindlehorse team is that they see fanmade content and recognize how well-made and fitting it is to the story and find a way to make it canon, 100/10
Also especially this song was written and produced by ParanoidDJ who has been making fan songs for the hella-verse for YEARS! This is truly amazing!
@FrutosFarrell part two?
It’s a bot@@randomhalofan-qo9hj
were is that fan content in this video ?? we must have watched 2 different videos
@@winxclub998wizardmasterThe song was originally made by Paranoid Dj, a fan which makes it fanmade!
Okay, I haven't seen anyone comment on this yet:
The way that water was animated when he jumped up to reach for the moon/Blitz was BEAUTIFUL.
My favorite visual part of the video to be honest - the effect is breathtaking. And the sudden color shift in the background only emphasizes it.
Literally just about to say it. 🥲
And the way that the light is passing through the windows at the very beginning is just amusing
That was BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!!!
This moment makes me cry everytime
Here after S2E8 Full Moon. Seriously. That's a mood, Gabriella.
I immediately came here... like my heart wasn't wretched enough 😭
Omg frr 😢
WAAAAAAH😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Here after apology tour and I'm sending all my therapy bills to Viv
@@William_afton_purple_guisameeeee
Who is here everyday cuz it doesn’t matter what episode comes out, this song is brilliant?
Bryce Pinkham actually made Stolas' heartbroken voice sound realistic. I like it whenever voice actors and voice actresses show off the range of emotions in their characters' voices. It brings life to the characters' voices.
@FelixTillo What do you mean okay?
He cried recording Stolas' Lament.
@@mlp-violet-starWho cried? Bryce Pinkham?
@@paoloi7507 Yep. That's why Stolas' crying is so realistic.
@@mlp-violet-star Cool!
The team did an absolutely amazing job portraying Stolas's pain and heartbreak, and I really wish we can see this song an a future episode because IT'S JUST THAT GOOD.
I want that episode too! Though it’s going to shader my heart! 😢
There is just something so soft and real about Stolas calling Blitz 'Dearest'... no silly/annoying pet name... jusy raw emotion... gets me every time and such a good addition to a song I have already loved for a long time. Didn't know I needed this today but I truly did...
This song has just added a new layer of sad to their relationship, because after this it's genuinely heart shattering to see Stolas accidentally mess up and hurt Blitz (think the casual racism, or the way he hid his face in Ozzie's breaking Blitz's heart as it crushed the hope he had of them being anything more). They love each other so much, so to remember how Stolas emotionally hurt his lover and how Stolas think they're the worst thing in their relationship is..AHHHHHRGHH😭😭😭
it's saying a lot that they changed the original lyrics from "impish plaything" to this with further knowledge of where stolas' arc leads! plus it's much more fitting for this unraveling of desperate sincerity.
Knowing how Apology Tour goes, this puts me on the brink of tears
WHY IS BRYCE SO PHENOMENAL AT SINGING!?!?
I would listen to an entire album sung by this man. Such a beautiful voice and the music video is **chefs kiss**
Amazing animation!
Right? It’s what he does best! He brings so much raw emotion that feels so authentic every single time he sings as Stolas!
Like you said, Bryce Pinkham solo album when?
I have good news for you about a gentleman’s guide to love and murder then ;3
@@sir-dame-sander I love that cast album! That’s one of my top 10 favorite musicals! Though that may be because of Bryce. LOL. And the Tony Awards performance for that show is fantastic! It may have won the Tony for Best Musical, but Bryce was SO robbed of the Best Leading Actor Tony! But that’s just my opinion though.
Ugh, I wanna give Stolas all the hugs now, all this pain he's going through. This was masterfully animated, and Bryce's singing was emotionally powerful on every word.
I'm actually kind of liking Stolas's character growth so far. He started off as this creepy cheating weirdo using his book to get Blitzø into physical relationship to someone with actual regrets and trying to fix them. Yes, his official backstory is kind of cliche, but I'll take that over expecting us to sympathize with a cheating weirdo for no reason any day.
This song really captures the pain Stolas is feeling and it really makes you feel something. The art in this video was absolutely stunning and I’m breathless because of it. I can’t wait to see Blitzø’s reaction to Stolas gifting him the Asmodean Crystal.
He’ll be confused and shocked for sure
I didn't remember about that. Thanks for reminding me
Agreed. So nice I hope things work for them.
ep 8 or ep 1
I am crying so bad... I think that, in a personal level, I bet many of us can relate to either Blitz or Stolas (or both like me) in this agony of loving someone so much and unconditionally but also being so fkng afraid of love and hurthing the ones you love... thinking you're disgrace or that you're not worth of receiving love just because they like your soul... It's agonizing. This made me cry because I understand, I can relate... Can't wait for the following 3 new episodes this year🤧❤💙
This was beautifully animated. Huge credits to Paranoid DJ for creating this beautiful song, and Bryce just proves again that he has an extraordinary voice.
It’s finally completed: ua-cam.com/video/j2hOdE14CxY/v-deo.htmlsi=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW
trying to fill the replies with more than bots haha, but absolutely! I actually started crying when I saw this. I've been following Paranoid DJ ever since Use Me Up blew up, and I highly recommend ALL of his stuff (not just helluva boss!), he's an extremely talented voice actor and musician.
This made me cry. The line "but dearest, i know better now, i must give you this choice" shows such incredible character growth from Stolas, and the song conveys such emotional agony, it is a beautiful piece, and i couldn't be prouder of Vivzie and her crew for crwating such deep meaning and entanglement. Congratulations, you have earned every award that you will surely gain in the future.
spindlehorse didnt create the song it seems
OH MY GOD, BRANDON ROGERS JUST CONFIRMED THAT BLITZØ AND STOLAS WILL GET A DUET NEXT EPISODE
@@howellaboutno9500 YES, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED
@@lemonpaperplanes No, they didn't but they contributed to the piece through the animation, and I still think letting fan work become canon is admirable
@@sidneywhittle1824 SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP I DON’T WANT TO WAIT
WE DID NOT SURVIVE THE FULL MOON EPISODE FELLAS
im about to go into cardiac areasst
@@Zeb17gamer Don't worry, all we have to do is wait for Blitz to realize he did a big bad
@@KaisenKazuki Oh, he realizes. The problem? He's too much of a fuck-up to stop himself from careening off the edge before it's too late.
All he can do right now is watch the trainwreck that he created.
I need therapy shopping now
We're making it into depression fellas
Oooh, my favourite so far! Beautifully written and sung.
This is absolutely incredible. The gorgeous visuals, the haunting music, the pain in Stolas' voice, you can instantly understand exactly how bad he wants Blitzø, how he wishes Blitzø would tell him how he feels, and how Stolas wonders if he's the problem. I'm tearing up so much, and even more hyped for episode 8.
Do not click the links
bro Wtf is with these stupid ass bots trying to probably most likely ip grab people
These links are from Baltimore Ohio
@@Scyclo Why? I’m not gonna do it im just curious
@@Closo__ random links in a yt comment reply section are never good especially when posted as early in a video's upload as these were. Just a precaution for anyone that gets random links, especially one claiming part 2 with a stolen profile pic. They use vivs profile pic as a red herring since most people like to just glance and see her profile picture so they assume it's safe.
The people in this community are so incredibly creative, Vivziepop PLEASE we need these and the rest of the canon songs on the show on Spotify 🥺🥺🥺
January or December.
I use to sing House of Asmodeus in the shower when it was on Spotify, it was always so fun but it got removed, I hope one day they put their songs on Spotify
@@joshuavillagomez8369
Hum... I wonder why? 🤔
OMG PLEASE this would actually make my day. But understandable if viv is too busy for that ❤
@@Nameless82284 for now, i'd say riff off of what you've already got. change the style of wings, or give the horns a different shape, or adjust the shades of red between the demons, give them different tail lengths, and soon enough you'll have an incredibly versatile looking cast
Blitz curled up is killing my soul. This song, the words, the vocals, the music are beyond amazing.
Anyone here after ghostFers
Still hurts even now…
Blitz didn’t deserve to see you-know-who perish again…
Still here and processing
YES 😭💔
Holy crap, Bryce’s vocals portraying every emotion Stolas is feeling. Absolute chills.
It’s finally completed: ua-cam.com/video/j2hOdE14CxY/v-deo.htmlsi=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW
why did i read that as Beyonce
@@SizzlingSockslol
2:06 is such a powerful verse. Stolas’s emotion in his voice at “I’m terrified” gave me a lump in my throat, especially since I can relate to this on a deeper level. Handling the thought of someone you love not feeling the same way and you can feel them feeling trapped in the relationship hurts. But losing them hurts more. Props to the voice actor who gave this character a realistic portrayal of grief and understanding.
@UTTPENDOFQSMP L
It was the shift up a key back to the minor key was it for me. Quite powerful music theory.
the voice actor is bryce pinkham! he’s a broadway actor as well, if you want to hear more of him check out a gentleman’s guide to love and murder :3
Nuh uh 🗣🗣🗣
I know who you are Destiny.
I almost cried, stolas understands blitz has his walls up but he still doesn't his best to show blitz his love, I can't wait to see this relationship develop. Simply amazing! Bravo to the creators, actors, and musical talents 💚 thank you for such a wonderful show.
im BALLING for this
Same
Man. "Full Moon" made this hurt more.
And "Apology Tour" makes it even worse.
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I think what hurts so much is how real this kind of one-sided relationship is to people. A lot of people live this kind of life where there is somebody they care deeply for that refuse for whatever reason to give them the time of day.
From my personal experience, it seems like a two sided relationship, but one side is unable to give it for some reason, while the other is so passionate about it... this is like me and my gf... I love her and she loves me, but I am the more passionate one, while she will often ask me to leave her alone... she has many issues, with her visa, but also personally... if only she knew I could solve all her problems within a week or two...
This is what makes her so different from my ex... for my ex I was just a ticket to Europe, once I was no longer needed she easily discarded me... for my current gf, she is in Europe, but needs to extend her visa, I have the answers and contacts to do so but she refuses, because she does not want to burden me as my ex did... I kind of wish for once my gf would use me as my ex did, just this one time, for both of our future together
Yep they're called lover and beloved...
Tbf people don't owe you the time of day just because you care about them
it’s worse when there was a time the love and care was mutual but gets turned into unrequited
That's the worst part, Blitz probably does love him but is way too messed up to realize it.
This song is gonna hype a lot more attention for the next episode. 🌕🔮
@PastelLavender.I did subscribe
I know it's gotten my lit up for the new episode already 🎉❤
bots already,,,wtf
This is song is so fire for no reason 🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
When is nex episode
"Yeah so sometimes the boss just starts singing, you get used to it."
That's literally EVERYONE in the Hellaverse XD livin in a big old musical
@@ScathingSarcasm They explain it in the first episode of Hazbin Hotel. Lilith used song as a way to organize and motivate the demons. So, now it's just sort of a cultural touchstone that people in Hell sing. In some musicals, it's pretty clear that the characters aren't actually singing in the story and that it's a stylized representation of their emotions. But, in the Hellverse, the musical numbers are all diegetic.
@@Crayshack I think that's most musicals though. Like, it's just a way of expressing certain situations or emotions characters are going through it's not meant to represent that characters are actually just randomly breaking into a musical number.
@@catenjoyer76 My point was that in most musicals, the singing and dancing is symbolic but in the Hellverse it is diegetic.
"In all honesty, it helps when their voices are rich AF"
before full moon and apology tour: aw, this is sweet
after: *crying my eyes out*
Ozzie sending that gemstone was such a good touch, seeing as he's going through a similar situation as Stolas. I might be a little behind on Helluva but I just like that attention to detail for those two.
Absolutely beautifully done. I love the representation of Blitz being the moon that revolves around Stolas, the music, the song, and the colors were just gorgeous ❤
Honestly I think Ozzie and Fitz truly are stolas and blizø but better, cuz unlike him and blizø they communicate better and have something a lot healthier, they're what him and blizø could be if they communicated better
I absolutely agree. I feel like with Ozzie and Fitz, it's the feeling of "What We Could Be" where with Stolas and Blitz it's "We're Not There Yet" and us Viewers are just shaking our fists and going *Do the thing*
But I also really like all these trip and fumbles they have cause their relationship did start out as a tit-for-tat agreement, one for monetary gain and the other for physical gratification and you can't fix that right away.
But I'm also still shaking my fist and saying just do the thing.
That's the stone stolas asked for from Ozzy to give to blits so he doesn't need his grimwrar to teleport to the mortalrelm and hes scared that when he gives it to him blits wont need stolas anymore
@@emilywingo37721. A few writing tips as help! His name's written *Blitzø or w/o ø, it's *grimoire not grimwawr, are you a cat? Jk lol and *mortal realm
2. I agree with your comment, i think Blitzø will defi misunderstand Stolas' intentions, it'll defi be tense and emotional and even tho i want them to be together, as besties and boyfriends, it'll take a lot of time, but they should be able to love each other better, to get the best out of each other and be the best for themselves too, if M&M and Fizz and Ozz can then they can too, or it'll stay the same old same old..🙂🥲
@@stxrshipdesignsyes that is true but kinda more better ya know?
Absolutely adore this ❤
Looking forward to a future cover for this song from you. 💜
Cover when
looking forward to your symphonic metal version!
@YukoHouseknechtbot
Please i need a cover
Reminder to everyone that Stolas thought he wasn't getting the crystal and wasn't made aware of it getting delivered. This thing just showed up randomly, he INSTANTLY comes up with this banger of a song.
That's the lore now and I'm glad for it.
"What's left for me and my broken heart, if I cannot have you.." this line hits so hard😭
Bryce’s singing is actually SO powerful and pretty, amazing job to the whole cast for putting together such an amazing series💖
@DedeDude-br8fknoone is dum enough to fall for that. There is no part 2. It's a music video.
Lyrics:
It is expected
An oath by blood to hold the tome
And the starlight passes overhead
Fuels all the skills I've honed
I am a guardian
A watcher of these ancient rites
Yet I find myself drawn from that path
On those dazzling moonlit nights
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
I can give you everything you need
Or do you want to hear me plead?
Just look my way
Just look my way
Is there something more that I don't know
That you won't say 'til we've both grown cold?
Just say
Please stay
Look my way
This unspoken contract
A deed we forged for mutual gain
If that's all this was when you're not here
What is this rooted pain?
I don't care that you're of lower station
Or primed to sate my dark temptations
Why can't you understand?
Let me explain
and I'm terrified
As I cry
To make these feelings true
What's left for me and my broken heart
If I cannot have you?
Unless it's me?
And no matter what in this world I could give
It's not enough
To get through the walls you've conjured up to live?
Is this what you feel
Scorned by a realm that cannot comprehend what you are
So I'll grant you this mercy, this bind, on our souls needs to end
I will try to make amends
For making you means to an end
So, look my way
Please, look my way
And if there's something more that I don't know
I'll save us before we both grow cold
If you stay
And just say
Look my way
Thank you
To think Stolas originally was just some horny owl and turned into such a beautiful and complex character amazes me to no end. This is a truly powerful song and it’s sung and animated perfectly to suit the character as a whole. Thank you for this masterpiece!!!
You can't forget, though, that he's had an interest in Blitz since they were both young. horny or not, there was definitely an attraction on his side. But he's definitely grown since when we first met him. I feel as though he was acting desperate(?) cause that's what he believed Blitz liked or hoped that would keep Blitz around more.
Nevertheless, I love his growth ❤😢
Sometimes.. People put on masks and Stolas' mask was being a horny owl. He craved love and affection for so long. He feels guilty but thats the only way he thought could receive it. Blitz blames him but Blitz objectified himself and their interactions then dumped the blame on Stolas alone. Blitz stole from him and dumped him twice. Stolas tried to adjust to him and got blamed and burned in turn.
Just beautiful, simply beautiful. Stolas pouring his heart out. Letting his feelings out of his love for Blitz. Stolas really changed and wants to have a serious relationship with Blitz
I completely understand what you’re saying. At first, Stolas just seemed like comedy to me, but now, he’s such a developed and incredible character, arguably even more so than some of the most main characters.
Masterful. The visuals, BRYCE PINKHAM!!!!! Incredible.
2:33 I love this scene, especially the detail of the string, my theory is its based off a Chinese proverb: "an invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place or circumstance"
That's exactly what I was thinking
IS THAT A JOJO REFERENCE
Exactly! I was trying to see which finger stolas had it on for this reason and then I realized he only has four fingers :') but what I can confirm is that he wears it on the same finger as Lucifer wore his wedding ring in Hazbin Hotel.
It's a common soulmate trope in fanfiction as well, and I actually didn't know it came from a Chinese proverb until today. The more you know.
I’ve read about that one when I was a kid
We need animation like this in movie theaters again. This is one of the examples of 2D animation showing just how far the limits can go.
For real! I'll never forgive animation studios for ditching 2D. 3D can be great but you really miss out on the feeling that truly amazing 2D can give a person.
@@ZeakaXorrFitchusyou Can’t be more right ✊👍
Bruh.... FR!! Especially, Disney and DreamWorks
@@naytube2.068 Yeah
Although I Blame Disney more than DreamWorks
I mean DreamWorks Couldn’t do 2D as good enough as 3D so They let it go and that’s reasonable
But Disney Could Still do, Do More , Do better, but they Didn’t
And Look what they’ve got cuz of It
I'm just absolutely happy that the animations seem to be hand drawn.
The way his voice breaks at 2:03 sent literal shivers up my spine. The pure desperation and frustration in it is just amazing
Same!!! 😭
This is the most beautifully animated anything I’ve seen in quite some time. Possibly ever.
Imagine an animator from the 1920’s watching this and seeing how far art has come. Bryce knocked it out of the park again. The animation is amazingly smooth, and the visuals are stunning. I hope that the fan who wrote the song is having the best time ever, knowing that their beautiful song inspired this.
That's a brilliant thought. They'd be able to see the distant descendant of their work in Stolas' motion, able to perceive they laid the bottom of this mighty pyramid we have built.
To go from Betty Boop to art as rich.
He wouldn't stop shouting homophobic slurs XD
tbh w/o context they wouldn’t be able to tell that it was about a gay relationship
I literally died with the neon lines and the water splash.
Someone *please* give this poor demon a hug please I beg of you
🎶 👋😞🫱 🎶
Why do you think I have the plush of him already preordered?
I wish
I wish I could, honestly he’s so caring, but heartbroken 😔
@@R0S3S-fr4xthonestly moxxie as well because it backstory is just the saddest
Hearing this originally fanmade masterpiece performed with the Amazing nature of Bryce's wide yet precise vocal range is truly stunning. The animations are gorgeous as always and strengthen the effect of the vocal performance even more! Definitely one of the best pieces of media published in 2023.
it was originally fanmade? thats so cool!
@@aspidistra3210Paranoid DJ made it originally
@@aspidistra3210he's credited at the end of the video :) he made it 2 years ago, around the end of season one, you can still listen to the original version on his channel, he's done many other Helluva/ hazbin songs
And now it’s canon what a big accomplishment on his part
@@MonsterMama16it's not the first time Paranoid's stuff became cannon
"Liquid Gold" for Lackadaisy also became cannon
This is a masterpiece!
I love so much how Vivzie made this cannon. It's so telling of the shows relationship with the fans as well as the relationship between Stolas and Blitzo. It's so beautifully done, as well and I love that she changed the lyrics to match things better. I adore this so much. The show is growing and it's amazing.
What is fan made?
@@benjamindeh873 Was a fan made but vipz made it official
@@benjamindeh873 The song was a fan song that was wrote and composed by another person. It says in the 'credits' who wrote it originally.
@@BeckyNosferatu Which is kinda shit when you realize she's not linking or shouting him out whatsoever. There are people who have no idea ParanoidDJ did this and is giving Viv all the credit.
@@gravenightghoul There are people who think Elon Musk founded Tesla and Paypal. People are stupid. There's really no fixing that.
This song sends chills down my spine just hearing how hurt stolas is and all the emotions he's going through.This really hypes you up for the next episode. A masterpiece
I loved the song when it was posted 2 years ago as a fan made song, but further loved it when it became official.
That version is still up thankfully, and shows a different timeline.
Where he chooses to fix things with stella, though the song was made before we learned of how she abused him prior to the cheating so she seemed more like the victim initially.
This might be a bit of a reach, but I like how when Stolas is "drowning," his tears are mixing with the water around him. I think it's a reference to Hans Christian Anderson's quote about a mermaid's tears being lost to the sea, and therefore undistinguishable from any other water, sort of representing how Stolas wants to express how he feels to Blitzø, but can't, so he drowns how how he really feels with other emotions to hide the pain it causes him.
Someone did their English GCSEs
That’s a really good analogy. Do y’all ever watch an emotional part of a show and somehow feel a sense of that emotion?
“But a mermaid has no tears. Therefore she suffers so much more….”
@itz_skyp1erc3r75 i think its called empathy
Your comment made that scene much sadder 😢😢😢
Just waiting for the day this gets put on Spotify
This is absolutely a gift for the viewers of helluva. The animation and everything is amazing and I adore how Bryce delivered stolas’ character throughout this. It’s truest wonderful so thank you Vivziepop and everyone who helped animate this for the amazing visuals and Bryce for the amazingly delivered vocals!!
When Stolas flew toward the moon/Blitzø at 3:02, literal chills were sent down my spine. With the beautiful animation, amazing performance by Bryce, and powerful lyrics written, I’m not surprised the goosebumps are still lingering even after finishing the song
It’s finally completed: ua-cam.com/video/j2hOdE14CxY/v-deo.htmlsi=zvKhYkcEbCrZmxPW
I know, and when he fell back, you could feel it in your chest as if you were on rides at a fair all day and are now trying to relax at home, only to still feel the falling. Now that is animation well-done.
@@isabelcox-croteau444how did you perfectly describe what I felt
@@humanrainestorm5506I do love stolas song lyric
Knew I wasn't the only one : ) @@humanrainestorm5506
This actually made me cry. Beautiful song.
Hoooly shit. They actually had Stolas's VA sing Paranoid DJs song? That's AWESOME! This is so damn good, props man! The voice, the visuals, the way its paced, its just peak 👌
I mean they did the same with Addict, but it's credit to the artist that they nailed the song in the first place. The characterization has always been on point with ParanoidDJ.
@@darkvizardking69from covers to his original work, he gets the characters so much.
It's why 911 is still a favorite of mine
@@draykohunter6805 People can say he's over hyped but when you're someone that not only understands the assignment but nails the shit out of it the praise is well earned.
I so in love with this but is so sad i want hug Stolas so badly 😢
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Who is here after the Apology Tour?😞
Reporting 🫡😮💨
Here 🫡😢
Here 🥹🖤
😢 o7
Me. Poor dude.
This is absolutely gorgeous. I’m so amazed at how Vi literally took a “joke” series, a side series, and made some of the most gorgeous animations and music I’ve seen to date on UA-cam. The emotions I feel watching Helluva Boss and these music videos… it’s amazing she took a side project this far. This makes me so excited for Hazbin and I hope she didn’t have to compromise with the studio on her creative vision- this proves Vi and her team are amazing and we need more independent studios like Spindlehorse