Insane (Black Gryph0n and Baasik song) explained

Insane
Cover:Insane - Black Gryph0n and Baasik.png
Type:single
Artist:Black Gryph0n and Baasik
Genre:Dubstep
Length:2:39
Label:Self-released
Producer:
  • Black Gryph0n
  • Baasik
Chronology:Black Gryph0n
Prev Title:I Think I Like It
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Leave the Door Open
Next Year:2021

"Insane" is a song by American singer-songwriter Black Gryph0n and his brother Baasik. Over time, the song became a sleeper hit, and received considerable renewed attention when Hazbin Hotel premiered in 2024.

Background

Black Gryph0n provided the singing voice of Alastor in the pilot Hazbin Hotel. He has since reprised the role in several fan-made music videos for original songs, including "Insane".[1] In 2021, he wrote "Insane" with permission from series creator Vivienne Medrano. He and Baasik wrote the song in eight hours.[2]

Content

The song expresses Alastor's psychopathic personality. In the song, Alastor murders an old friend who reunites with him in Hell and declares that he plans to rule Hell.[3]

Charts

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Peak
position
Japan Download Songs (Billboard Japan)[4] 68
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[5] 9

Notes and References

  1. ALASTOR SINGS "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" & "I Don't Want to Set The World On Fire" . 2020-02-21 . Black Gryph0n . 2024-08-11 . YouTube.
  2. INSANE (A Hazbin Hotel Song) - Black Gryph0n & Baasik . 2021-06-11 . Black Gryph0n . 2024-08-11 . YouTube.
  3. Web site: Black Gryph0n & Baasik「INSANE」 歌詞の意味を考察!和訳から見えた地獄に降臨したアラスターの姿とは? 歌詞検索サイト【UtaTen】ふりがな付 . 2024-08-11 . UtaTen . ja.
  4. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Download Songs: Week of February 26, 2024 . . August 11, 2024. ja .
  5. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of February 24, 2024. Billboard. August 11, 2024.