PARANOiD DJ - 'Smile Like You Mean It (Alastor's Offer)' (Hazbin Hotel Pilot) 

Vaggie: life is not a musical. Alastor: SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT!🎶

This describes his character perfectly, he’s a sadistic salesman who enjoys a good show. He knows everyone is desperate at some point and knows where to strike. His like what if a Disney villain became R rated. Jolly good show!

"Everything is better using a song dontcha thing?" - Every Disney Villain

Knowing that Alastor himself most likely got his own power from a deal makes him recommending others to just smile and grit their teeth have a whole new meaning

I'd like to imagine that when Alastor says _"So roll the dice and see if you could be it!",_ the scene cuts to a casino, with Alastor rolling three dice, all of which land on sixes.

All this stuff came about when there was literally only a pilot and it took us all about 5 minutes of screen time to become obsessed with this glorious freak

Now with hazbkn hotel finally out, rhis song is even better, we learn that alastor actually did eliminated hells greatest evils, and he won husks soul in a casino, where there are dices

is nobody talking about how good husker’s vocals were? those little snarls were perfect

3:02 Alastor's "tick, tick, tick" is such a great part! The background noise is INCREDIBLE

“Forget the rigmarole and you can have it all” This little detail is great, Alastor asking this unsuspecting person to just sign a deal without reading

The fandom is the only thing keeping Hazbin Hotel going right now! 😅

Alastor: Not a case of what you know, but who Husk: Aw shit, here we go. I feel you buddy, i feel you.

If the singing voice of Al is being replaced for the official series (to the community’s disdain) I’m voting for this guy, because dammit, this is pure Alastor!

Alastor: *starts singing, and will probably create a huge musical number to try make a deal with the new guy* Me: Who invited him? Husk CJ: Shit, here we go again.

Love how Alastor is so well-recognized that he knows if you don’t know who he is, you’ve only come down recently

This man must be strong, ... ya know ... carrying a whole fandom on his back and all

Not only is the story amazing but the lyrics and instrumental are such an earworm. I know this will be living rent free in my brain for quite a while and I'm alright with that.

This is the best theme for Alastor by far! This fits him so perfectly

OH MY LORDIES, Alastor “pep talk” in the recent episode to Charlie about smiling just brought back such fond memories of this song ❤❤❤

OUT. STAN. DING. Another fantastic original song to add to the bag! The tune is so catchy! I know this will be stuck in my head for a long time! Perfect beat for a showman like Alastor! I can almost picture something like this happening in an episode! And adding Husk makes it all the more interesting! He doesn't even bother trying to convince the sinner to say no, he just says to get it over with so he can go back to drinking. I also love how Al just gets straight to the point. "Here's the deal, I grant you a favor, you answer my calls whenever and wherever, and I'll be there to collect your soul once you finally fall." Bravo, DJ! Brilliant as always!!

in my head, i’m imagining husk off to the side, silently begging the newcomer not to make the deal with alastor, meanwhile the radio demon is pulling him into all sorts of dance moves to put on a show for the newcomer. if a live performance of this song were to be done, i would want to be husk.

Okay like, what the fuck. How have you nailed every original song?? This is /everything/ I imagine al to make a song about! The beat, the style, the smiles- and pulling in husk was absoulte genius! The only thing I could take any issue with is husk's voice being a bit smoother than expected, but singing in that would be rough and his voice hurts after long enough of speaking in it. Gonna add this to my alastor song list..

Okay here we go, I’ve heard a Disney worthy track before in Change The Order. This tops that one by a lot, and it also makes Alastor’s character seem like an evil genie which is exactly what I thought of him in the Hazbin Hotel pilot. In other words you managed to capture Viv’s vision for Alastor perfectly, even the inclusion of Husk basically knowing all the ins and outs of how Alastor’s deals work is a detailed that I wasn’t sure of before, but going back to the pilot, it’s definitely there. This is Pixar level production here and I love it, keep up the amazing work.

“How many times have you listened to this?” Yes

Me: **Gets down to hell** DAMN IT!! Alastor: Oooo!! A new recruit! HUSKER! GET THE BAND AND REHEARSE YOUR LINES!~ I love Alastor so much. XD

It feels illegal for me to join the fandom this late, but i don't regret joining it at all. I might be a psycopath but Alastor is legit so awesome ❤

vaggie: *talking about how powerful alastor is* meanwhile alastor: smiiile like you mean it 🎶

Yet another FANTASTIC song! Seriously, you knock these out of the park every time! I'm so glad I finally got to make it to a premiere! I was bopping my head!! It's so delightfully jazzy and yet with just the right unsettling undertones. Just like Alastor! AND THE HUSK VERSE WOW! Just an incredible delight. I was certainly smiling and I meant it!

I can imagine Alastor just changing between his normal colours to his neon colours over and over during the chorus like he did in Hell's Greatest Dad 😂❤

I love the way this represents Alastor, with his style and choice of words, as well as showing how charming he is, all to trick them into making a deal with him. + Husk saying "Aw, shit, here we go..." is hillarious

Alastor always did have a way with words. Life is one big musical for Alastor.

Vaggie:life is not a musical Alastor:SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT!

Me: Finally, I got Paranoid DJ’s ‘INSANE’ out of my head. *Sees notification* Me: Well here we go again…

This song is one that makes me smile, so much I listen to it on Spotify, over and over, cause the enthusiasm in alastor's voice makes me smile and dance along

That was AWESOME! I loved the ingenius Alastor-like lyrics and the reinforcement Husker gave before pratically giving up and just wanting to go and drink. Comedic and also horrifying! This one is probably one of my favourites. What a amazing kick to start 2022!

Someone actually made a song that can compete with insane

This song is feels like a more upbeat electro swing, beautiful lyrics and the quality of this song renders me speechless. Alastor and Husk seem more mysterious and intimidating with this song. Bravo, truly bravo! And for people, read the description for more info.

Once Hazbin actually gets finished (at least the first season). I really want someone to make a musical about it and include these songs from these great singers that have made such amazing hazbin songs, I can literally imagine it in my head

Re-watching all of these songs after watching the show so many of these songs just fit so well with the show

1:02 husk be like:shit bouta go down in a fucking musical😂

Now now, he still has the free choice to select the only option he has left.

こうやってどんどんアラスターに脳が焼かれていく…… まーじーでなんなんアラスター 知れば知るほど頭おかしくなるくらい好きになってく 最後の契約の歌うように話すところはパイロット版と同じで好きすぎる

DUDE! the short story, the song, the artwork, everything is ON POINT MAN! Great work from everyone involved! I must say I loved that even Husk made a cameo that was a great little tidbit. SPLENDID work old boy!

i should be oh so ashamed for being late to this masterpiece! the beat of this song is so nice, and so is the whole song itself! despite them taking a bit more, original songs are simply LOVELY. even the sounds! the sound effects of walking, clothes moving around, every detail despite not being an actual music video, it blesses my ears! amazing work!

This should have been in the show. Damn you, you talented bastard!

In the 4 years between the pilot and the first episode the internet managed to churn out so many villain songs for the Radio Demon. They struck gold with this character, and his clear-cut villainous nature is part of why he's so damn magnetic. 😈👍

this seriously gives me 2000s disney villain vibes and i fucking LOVE IT.

This is surprisingly accurate

THIS gave me LITERAL CHILLS!! There are no words I can use to express how amazing this is! I'm left with my jaw on the floor, the fact that this person can make such a masterpiece and share it for FREE makes me feel extremely lucky!

I still firmly believe after all this time- when I first heard DJ's take on "Insane" (which is how I found them), they're still my FAVORITE Alastor voice. People tend to forget that back in the 20s and 30s, radio talk show hosts always had to speak from basically behind their nose so their voices could carry through. The radio technology of the time couldn't capture a normal masculine tone easily because of its frequencies, so talk show hosts would always have to speak "from their nose" in a higher tone in order to be heard. So - I think Alastor with this higher tone fits him PERFECTLY-! I get so excited when PARANOiD posts Alastor content- they have the best Alastor voice to date in my opinion and I especially enjoy the vocals when it comes to singing. All the Alastor songs/covers they've made are just huge comfort songs to me since Alastor's original singing voice from the pilot- I didn't like at all even though Alastor is my favorite from Vivzie's universe. SO THANK YOU PARANOiD! YOU DO AMAZING VOICES IN GENERAL AND PLEASE KNOW THAT I'M A HUGE FAN OF YOUR ALASTOR VOICE ESPECIALLY!!!

the writing is perfection. Alastor promises nothing at all other than he will give a "grand ovation" and watch him fall for the price of being in his thrall and obligated to do what he wants. Dude promises basically nothing in exchange for everything and makes you feel good about it....... kinda like ULAs.........

This fits alastor so good it’s hard to believe the only thing out was the pilot of hazbin hotel

The most interesting part for me is when Husker says "doing what you want is the cost I pay." It implies that Husker was once an unsuspecting sinner who ended up being found by Alastor who offered him a deal and he accepted. It's a very interesting idea and I hope it's something they explore more in the actual show. (it also ties in to how when Alastor summons him to help with the hotel, he says "I took it upon myself to volunteer your services" and Husker said "what do you want from me this time?" Both statements imply Alastor had asked favors of him before, perhaps as the price for a deal they made) Overall, this is just a fantastic song!

The fact that Alastor sounds so convincing when he’s not trying to hide how dangerous making a deal with him is unnerving! 😧

Even tho Alastor is Evil and he is trying to Convince that Guy to Sell His Soul to Him, The Message his Conveying through his song is Actually pretty Wholesome! Essentially what he is Saying is that you can Face anything no matter how Difficult or Dangerous it is ,as long as you Smile your Way through it. And that you should also sometimes take chances and risks in life to get what you want and improve your Situation.

“You know what’s on the line, and this whole thing’s on borrowed time, and you can trust the man who’s wearing his one guaranteeeee~!” THAT LINE HITS SO HARD

This is the BEST Alastor song in existence👏🏼🔥👏🏼

I can't stop listening to this amazing song Alastor is my favorite character i love that voice sounds like the old Radio shows from the 1930s

I wasn't expecting Husk to be included! This song is fantastic and you knocked it out of the park like always!

This honestly is just excellent. Love how in character the writing is. Love the lyrics. Great set up. The Radio Demon is such a fantastic character. Really nice to see him done justice.

あーめっちゃ好き。リズムとテンポが良い。 ハスクが悪魔に向かって「早く事を済ませろ、俺は飲みに行きたい」的なこと言ってるの可愛い。 そうだよね、君アラスターの計画に関与するの嫌いだもんね…

i feel like this accurately describes alastor because in the song he keeps acting like they WILL say yes already making the terms of the deal hes so confidient in the deal being made he never tries to entertain the idea the demon would say no

This song gives me "Friends on the Other Side" vibes, and that is perfect for Alastor.

This was EPIC! I can just picture the whole thing now, you really set the scene and the characters are just true and perfect

Anyone here in 2024 after the new season (season 1)

I really smile , you know you''re never fully dress with out one.

As a hardcore Alastor fan this is simply amazing

*I haven’t seen anything this good since I was but a youngin’ with my mothers jambalaya! Splendid tune!*

The chorus part is exceptionally groovy. I love it

Josh Scorcher, thanks for telling me about this song

THE QUOTES FROM THE SHOW, HUSK JUST BEING IN THE SONG, THE SINGING, THE LYRICS, I LOVE THIS

i tried to write the lyrics , i've never done this but i couldn't find the entire lyrics , so take that ^^ "Smile like you mean it" (alastor's offer) lyrics : (alastor) this world is run on but a simple rule not a case of what you know , but who looking at you, i think, perhaps you're wanting more than table scraps so just imagine what a man like me could do for you? [talk] (alastor) This way, good man, we've a deal to make! i assure this is a good thing for both our sakes i'm happy to provide, but remember your side of a bargain i know you can't refuse to take all i ask is when i boost your station remember who gave you this grand ovation! if i call on you for a favor or two don't forget it's now you're obligation! (alastor) Smile like you mean it ! take a chance and you could seize it ! i'm sure you'll do just swell , you're only down in hell so come along with me and guarantee it ! Smile you're way through it ! Grit your teeth and get right to it ! forget the rigmarole and you can have it all and make it that much better when i see you fall... [talk] (husk) they say you reap what you saw and in this town, you should damn well know that what the radio demon wants , he's gonna take (he gonna take it) i've seen him kill hell's greatest evils shake the status quo in upheaval so if you think you're gettin' outta this? Big mistake... (alastor) now now sourpuss (husk) Stop fuckin' around! this is takin' forever you always think you're real slick and clever... (alastor) yet i know what you like and makes you tick (tick), tick (tick), tick (tick tock). (husk) doin' what you want's just the cost i pay Enough o' this shit we ain't got all day! Just sign the thing so i can go get another fuckin' drink... (alastor) [IN OTHER WORDS!] (alastor) Smile like you mean it ! risk it all and we can seize it ! until we hear that bell, we're both stuck in hell so roll the dice and see if you could be it! Smile you're way through it ! embrace the dark as though you knew it you can stand up tall and act within my thrall and i'll be there to watch you as you take the fall... (alastor) So what, my friend, whatever will it be? I can give you what you crave, just not for free. You know what's on the line and this whole thing's on borrowed time but you can trust the man who's wearing his one guarantee... (alastor) Smile like you mean it ! take a chance and you could seize it ! i'm sure you'll do just swell , you're only down in hell so come along with me and guarantee it ! Smile you're way through it ! Grit your teeth and get right to it ! forget the rigmarole and you can have it all and make it that much better when i see you (alastor) Smile like you mean it ! risk it all and we can seize it ! until we hear that bell, we're both stuck in hell so roll the dice and see if you could be it! Smile you're way through it ! embrace the dark as though you knew it you can stand up tall and act within my thrall and i'll be there to watch you , yes , i'll watch , i will make you , break you , as you fall ...

How Alastor gets souls: sings

I know it not the case, but the "new arrival" almost sounds like it coulda been Vox since the voice sounds like it has tv distortions mixed in

I'm gonna need this song to come up somewhere in Hazbin Hotel season 2 cause it would FIT PERFECTLY 👌🏽

2:52 "so if you think you're getting out of this? big mistake" i think it's a reference to the spong "we're sure to drown" where carlie says: "so if you think i'm giving up on you, big mistake"

Absolutely wonderful! Give yourself a pat on the back friend!

If this was canon to the series I’d say it’s the second best song just behind Loser, Baby. What an absolute banger. Petition to get this canonized for season 2?

I love how he’s so charismatic because even though you would barely benefit from this “exchange” and it’s very one-sided it still sounds like an amazing pitch for a deal.

new favorite fan song! :P

Random sinner “last time I listen to anyone down here” Alastor “ Challenge accepted”

I'm under an impression this is how alastor recruits people.

I feel like with this song it makes Alastor seem like a psychopathic version of the genie from Aladdin

Though I'm not really fond of demons, Alastor makes a point. Sometimes when the world tosses you around and you're down on your luck, all it takes is a big, bold smile to take you through the rough patches, cuz people can hide alot of their pain behind their smiles.

God someone genuinely needs to make this into a full blown animation. It would probably be hitting the charts among the Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss fandoms.

GOD, I LOVE YOUR ALASTOR COVERS and EVERYTHING ELSE YOU MAKE! I had a freaking seizure when 1:44 hit. They are so true to his character and I AM HERE FOR IT. He's my favorite character, and you do SUCH AN AMAZING JOB! You get the nuance, emotion, playful attitude, insanity, and everything else I love about Alastor incorporated into this song. Coming from a musician who's been playing and studying music for over 11 years, your melodies are so beautiful and the progression through the song is so beautifully creative. Your lyrics are freaking amazing. You incorporate different aspects from each genre of music. You have a true affinity for music and I cannot put into words how grateful I am to listen to your masterpieces. I'm not a great dancer, but your songs make me want to put on some tap shoes, choreograph something and sing with my old-timey microphone lol. Sorry for the rant. Love from a fan/musician in California

I imagine the favors alastor asks for are either to help build someone else up, or make the person hes asking the favor from fall. He doesnt need any other favors.

I would love this to be in Season 2.

This has been stuck in my head since February IM NOT COMPLAINING🎉🎉🎉🎉

OOOOOH alastor yk him and bambi have a lot in common because both of the moms are dead

I got into the fandom very recently via a friend, who showed me these originals of yours. These are (and I mean this from the bottom of my heart,) absolutely ASTONISHING. The musicality, the creativity, the characterisation.... just incredible. This song is now lives in my head, accompanied by some snazzy Ritz-style stick-swirling by Mister Sketchy Airwaves himself. Thank you for creating and sharing this!!

When the Bard decides to crossclass as a Warlock

the lyrics are in character, the husk solo was beauriful, and this just fuels my shipping backstory for my oc and alastor...thank you. I needed this today so badly. once more, alastor and his existence comes through in my darkest hours. as for instrumentals this perfectly suited him. luring and gentle at first and manic and with great untamable energy the further you learn of him. this was too perfect

Damn, this is SO in character to Alastor that, as much as I like the series version of him, I really do wish they'd gone harder on his whole radio motif/accent/sound effect.

Here BEFORE this video turns two years old!

This is an amazing song! I can't stop looping it ngl

I actually love this song, been buzzing about its release since hours before the premiere!! The second it came on I knew it would be on repeat for the next couple of months and I can’t even get over the fact husker has a verse. I expect nothing less from DJ, well done. You’ve blown away our expectations and I’m sure the three people I immediately told to watch this would agree

Alastor smiles so much he makes the joker jealous.

MY favorite part of this is that I listen to the random mixes YT comes up with, and this showed up in a "Children's Music" mix, lol!

good ending alastor: i proposal if you hear me out the character: no alastor: alastor.exe stopped working