The title HELLBOY is a reference to the animated movie Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron, as Peep explains in a GQ interview.
This album’s title was explained by Smokeasac, who produced many songs on this album: 'I remember when we made “Hellboy”. He explained to me why he chose the name. He explained that it was because he knew that “Hellboy” came off as intimidating and scary to some but it was because he was like a book that was only judged by its cover. “Hellboy” was actually a super hero who had a huge heart and that’s exactly what Peep was, a super hero with a humongous heart.'
On September 21, 2020, Lil Peep’s estate announced a re-release of HELLBOY to be released on September 25, the same date it was released four years back on SoundCloud.
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Lil Peep Lyrics
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The one I have waited centuries to see?
How strange
So far from his path that I barely see the promise of glory
Can this be him, this Hellboy?
You don't even know what I've been through (what I've been through)
You don't gotta like me, ya bitch do (bitch do)
Blowin' up my phone like, "I miss you" (like I miss you)
You know I love you by the way that I kiss you
You don't even know what I've been through (what I've been through)
You don't gotta like me, ya bitch do (bitch do)
Blowin' up my phone like, "I miss you" (like I miss you)
You know I love you by the way that I kiss you
Leave me to bleed, I know I got you on your knees
But somethin' keeps on tellin' me
It keeps on tellin' me
Peep, leave it alone, I'm good on my own
Mama miss me at home, but I'm good on my own
Baby I'm cold, back on the road
Show after show, fuckin' ho after ho
I swear it gets so lonely sometimes
Please just hold me one time
Fuck these hoes and fuck life
I've been waitin' here all damn night
Not one call or text from you
You're the same as my ex, fuck you
Damn, bitch
You don't even know what I've been through (what I've been through)
You don't gotta like me, ya bitch do (bitch do)
Blowin' up my phone like, "I miss you" (like I miss you)
You know I love you by the way that I kiss you
You don't even know what I've been through (what I've been through)
You don't gotta like me, ya bitch do (bitch do)
Blowin' up my phone like, "I miss you" (like I miss you)
You know I love you by the way that I kiss you
The opening lines of LIL PEEP's "Hellboy" introduce a conversation between the singer and what appears to be an otherworldly entity. The entity questions whether or not the person in front of him is the same one he's been waiting centuries to see, and notes that they seem far from the path of glory. The line "Can this be him, this Hellboy?" suggests that the person in question might be a devil or a demon, but that interpretation is never fully confirmed or denied.
The rest of the lyrics tell a far more straightforward story of heartbreak and longing. LIL PEEP describes feeling lonely and lost while on tour, and laments the fact that the people he cares about the most are never there for him when he needs them. He expresses his frustration with the women who constantly blow up his phone and profess their love for him, even though they don't really know him or what he's been through. In the end, he seems resigned to his fate, acknowledging that he's cold and alone but refusing to let go of his dreams.
Overall, "Hellboy" is a hauntingly powerful song that juxtaposes supernatural imagery with painfully human emotions. It's a testament to LIL PEEP's ability to use his unique voice and perspective to create music that speaks to people in a deep and meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Can this be him?
Is this the person I've been waiting for?
The one I have waited centuries to see?
I have been anticipating this person's arrival for a very long time.
How strange
It's unusual to finally meet someone who has been so long anticipated.
So far from his path that I barely see the promise of glory
However, this person seems to be far from the accomplished figure I thought they would be.
Can this be him, this Hellboy?
Is this person really the one I was expecting, or have I been mistaken?
You don't even know what I've been through (what I've been through)
You don't understand the struggles I've endured.
You don't gotta like me, ya bitch do (bitch do)
You don't have to like me, but it's clear you do.
Blowin' up my phone like, "I miss you" (like I miss you)
You keep contacting me, saying you miss me.
You know I love you by the way that I kiss you
But my affection for you is evident in my actions.
Leave me to bleed, I know I got you on your knees
I know I have left you emotionally vulnerable and submissive.
But somethin' keeps on tellin' me
However, I can't shake this feeling.
Peep, leave it alone, I'm good on my own
I know Lil Peep (the artist) would advise me to move on and leave this situation behind.
Mama miss me at home, but I'm good on my own
Even though my mother may miss me, I am independent and can handle myself.
Baby I'm cold, back on the road
I feel alone and isolated as I travel from place to place.
Show after show, fuckin' ho after ho
After each performance, I engage in casual sexual encounters.
I swear it gets so lonely sometimes
Despite the thrill of performing, I sometimes feel overwhelmingly lonely.
Please just hold me one time
All I want is for someone to offer me comfort and affection.
Fuck these hoes and fuck life
I am frustrated with my current lifestyle and sexual partners.
I've been waitin' here all damn night
I have been waiting for someone to contact me, and it's taking too long.
Not one call or text from you
You have not reached out to me in any way.
You're the same as my ex, fuck you
I associate you with the negative feelings I had towards my previous partner.
Damn, bitch
This situation is frustrating and upsetting.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Gillespie, Christopher Dudley, Cody Littlefield, Dylan James Mullen, Grant Brandell, Gustav Elijah Ahr, James Smith, Timothy McTague, William Spencer Chamberlain
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