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

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A brand new original song based around Angel Dust, featuring originally created backing music, sound design, voice acted story and artwork.

This is the big one. A daunting prospect. An almost intimidating challenge I never thought I'd be able to even attempt, yet alone make a proper song about. Angel is the arguably the most popular character that the Hazbin world has to offer and he already has an official song to back up that claim. To try and make something true to his character without coming across as a shallow imitation of something like ADDICT was difficult. This song took a lot of work, but I'm incredibly proud of the end result.

The reason why I decided to make it is because Hazbin is now at a crossroads. As of the premiere of this video, we've now had two character redesigns unveiled for the show as it transitions into a full series, we've had staff confirmations of who's working on it and the era of the pilot is coming to a close. That's both exciting and a little sad. The pilot episode, the comics, and especially the voice acting prowess of Michael Kovach as this character was a major inspiration to me when I first came back to YouTube. Since then, I've had almost two full years of making content primarily focused on this world and spent longer than that enjoying the universe that we've all come to love.

Yet another round of praise and attention is needed for Ayyy-Imma-Ninja for being a brilliant artist again for my music. The artwork she created for the song perfectly captured what I wanted to portray with both the story and the chaos of Angel's character. I hope you'll all shower her with praise for such a brilliant effort.

Last but not least, another round of shout outs to Corey Wilder for being one of the best friends I've come to know over the last few years in the field of sound work for providing his voice during the opening story moments of the project. All of their details will be below.

Use Me Up is a love letter, a tribute and a gigantic thank you to not only all of the incredible people who helped being this world to life in the pilot episodes, but also to all of you for enjoying my creations within it and continuing to support me through so much both in and out of the fandom space. As we're entering a new time for the show proper, I hope this song pays fitting homage to the thing that started it all off for us.

Keep being brilliant, all of you.

All vocals, sound design, lyrics & music production: Myself (PARANOiD DJ)

Original Artwork: Ayyy-Imma-Ninja

Additional story voice work: Corey Wilder

Hazbin Hotel and all its characters belong to Vivziepop and A24.

[lilalino]

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

[creationsylphfandom]

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

[leviblack]

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

[jackattacktron]

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

[greedavaricious]

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

[Cashmere]

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

[angelajaime]

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

[critiasdetested]

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

[Nacho]

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

[AuroraPeachy]

"Swear I don't even miss the pleasure I can no longer feel" gave me CHILLS. What a good line.

Incredible song, thank you for this and all your other Hazbin songs! ♥

[ayyyimmaninja]

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

Thanks again for letting me be part of this! It was a blast! Bravo and well done as always, DJ!

[HELLO-cuzk]

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

[LexiaNight]

Lyrics:


Always chasin’ the thrills
Gettin’ in fights, gettin’ kills
I play around real rough
on either powder or pills
Picked up for fun in the streets
We’ll fuck to pay my receipts
But it’s still not enough
and so the cycle repeats
But I can let it all go
on camera or at a show
So all the sinners and the monsters,
yeah, they’re all gonna know
That I don’t take walks of shame
when everyone knows my name
I’ve been around here long enough
to know the rules of the game

I’ve fought my
INNER DEMONS every which way
But they’re not interested in leaving me
so in me they’ll stay
I’m like a fire that could
BURN this fuckin’ town to the ground
And they’ll be nothin’ left but ashes
if you let me come down
So you better
Use Me Up
Make the most of your time
And I can guarantee you’ll
always wanna cross that line
So get your money and your buddies
and a drink or three
No backin’ out or you’ll see
why you shouldn’t mess with me
Go ahead and
Use Me Up

Go ahead and
Use Me Up

I’ve fought my
INNER DEMONS every which way
But they’re not interested in leaving me
so in me they’ll stay
I’m like a fire that could
BURN this fuckin’ town to the ground
And they’ll be nothin’ left but ashes
if you let me come down
So you better
Use Me Up
Make the most of your time
And I can guarantee you’ll
always wanna cross that line
So get your money and your buddies
and a drink or three
No backin’ out or you’ll see
why you shouldn’t mess with me
Go ahead and
Use Me Up

Go ahead and
Use Me Up

Knock back a couple o’ shots
feelin’ all worked up and hot
I’ll drop it down real low
and tie their stomachs in knots
I know they’re all watchin’ me
I’m what they came here to see, but
GIVE ME SHIT, I’LL FUCK YOU UP
UNTIL YOU FALL AT MY FEET
Come pin me down on my back
I want you on the attack
Don’t give a damn ‘bout how
you wanna do me, it’s just a fact
I’ve got a quota to fill
and small talk don’t pay the bills
Swear I don’t even miss the pleasure
I can no longer feel

I’ve fought against the system every day
But it ain’t interested in
leavin’ me alone anyway
It’s like a fire that keeps burnin’ me
but gets me “well”
It’s why I’ve never tried to break the lock
on my prison cell
Might as well just use me up
Make the most of my time
I’ll be your toy, your brawler,
anythin’ ya need for a dime
It’s what I’m good at and
it’s all I really know how to do
No second chances down here
Let me give myself up to you

I’ve fought my
INNER DEMONS every which way
But they’re not interested in leaving me
so in me they’ll stay
I’m like a fire that could
BURN this fuckin’ town to the ground
And they’ll be nothin’ left but ashes
if you let me come down
So you better
Use Me Up
Make the most of your time
And I can guarantee you’ll
always wanna cross that line
So get your money and your buddies
and a drink or three
No backin’ out or you’ll see
why you shouldn’t mess with me
Go ahead and
Use Me Up

[Fuanwi]

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

[TheDJWolfie]

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

Also, this beat is fire and I love the lyrics! You rock dude!!!

[majema]

Vivienne, if you’re reading this, please, do every one of your fans and yourself a favor.

Just one little favor.

Get this legend on the team. It should be a crime against humanity to not have this music be canon in the Hazbin Hotel universe.

[vylothlustincarnate]

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

[minnie]

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

[candysnuff]

“I’ve fought my inner demons every which way, but they’re not interested in leaving me so in me they’ll stay”

BRO THAT It’s so true because sometimes you just gotta go “welp nothings changing so I just gotta live with it if I wanna go on ”

[GreenCorgiQueen]

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