Hazbin Hotel cranks the tension to eleven in season two with When I Think About The Future, the sprawling ensemble closer from episode seven that dropped last week on Prime Video, and it feels like the calm before a hellish storm, voices clashing across realms in this raw buildup to all-out war.
This track is Vivienne Medrano and the crew at their most ambitious, weaving a tapestry of hope, hubris, and heartbreak that mirrors the show’s signature chaos. It kicks off tender with Charlie and Vaggie trading visions of a redeemed Hell, all soft harmonies and that quiet strength in Erika Henningsen’s and Stephanie Beatriz’s delivery, before exploding into the hotel crew’s defiant rally—Baxter plotting maneuvers, Cherri Bomb vowing to blow up the opposition, and Nifty’s gleeful stab-stab cutting through like a knife.
Then it flips dark with Vox’s megalomaniac solo, Christian Borle chewing the scenery as he dreams of dethroning Heaven itself, only for Alastor’s shadowy taunts to undercut him. The Vees’ rift hits next, Valentino’s vulnerable plea blending into Velvette’s blunt rage, showing cracks in their empire. Cut to Lucifer’s panicked box-trap freakout, Jeremy Jordan nailing the awkward dad energy, and up in Heaven, Lute and Abel borrow from Gravity’s ominous pull, their duet dripping dread over Patina Miller’s haunting Sera finale, her voice cracking with the weight of unspoken regrets. Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg’s score ties it with recycled motifs, turning personal stakes into something epic and inevitable.
As the penultimate cut on the Hazbin Hotel: Season Two soundtrack, out November 19 via Atlantic Records, it caps a 20-track beast that’s already shattered streaming records, blending Broadway flair with metal-edged pop. The full set traces the hotel’s ragtag fight against extermination threats and Vee schemes, from Gravity’s angelic fallout to Hear My Hope’s finale rally, clocking over an hour of earworms that lean heavier on ensemble numbers this time around. Stream it all on Spotify now—no pre-save needed since it’s live—but dive in with the episode context for the full gut punch.
Season two’s landing like a revelation for the fandom, building on that pilot’s cult spark with bigger animation budgets and bolder lore, all while Medrano keeps the queer heart and satirical bite intact. It’s Hazbin at peak form, turning damnation into a mirror for our own messes.
Dive into the When I Think About The Future lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Hazbin Hotel: Season Two tracks for more of the show’s infernal spark.
| Lead Vocals | Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Krystina Alabado, Keith David, Kevin Del Aguila, Kimiko Glenn, Christian Borle, Amir Talai, Joel Perez, Lilli Cooper, Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Vosk, Patrick Stump, Patina Miller, Sam Haft & Andrew Underberg |
| Songwriter | Sam Haft & Andrew Underberg |
| Music Producer | Sam Haft & Andrew Underberg |
| Mixing Engineer | Dale Becker & Jon Castelli |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Release Date | November 19, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Amazon Content Services & Atlantic Records |
Lyrics of When I Think About The Future from Hazbin Hotel: Season Two
[CHARLIE]
When I think about the future
I see a better place
Where everyone can coexist safely
[VAGGIE]
When I think about the future
I see my favorite face
‘Cause when I’m with you
The rest is all easy, baby
[CHARLIE & VAGGIE]
Hand in hand, we’ll make them understand our dream
Working as a team
[BAXTER]
If we plot the right maneuvers
We’ll chart a course to win
[CHERRI BOMB]
And blow up any cunts who would fight us
Fuck yeah
[EMILY]
Wish that I had seen it sooner, but it’s time that we begin
[NIFFTY]
Stab-stab
[CHARLIE & EMILY]
To prevent the war and find a way to unite us
[HUSK & BAXTER]
These overlords are tough, but with our expertise
[HUSK, BAXTER, NIFFTY, VAGGIE, CHERRI BOMB & EMILY]
We can stop the Vees
[NIFFTY, CHARLIE & EMILY, spoken]
Yeah!
[VOX]
Soon I’ll be up there, the one and only true god
No more playin’ house, once they’re devout, I won’t need a squad
Climb the stairway up to Heaven, live on every TV
Always knew the guy they’re prayin’ to was gonna be me
Once I get up there
[ALASTOR]
You will fuck it up
[VOX]
Just watch
[ALASTOR]
You’ll never fill your cup
You’re broken from the start, no victory will ever be enough
[VOX]
We’ll see who’s smiling in the end, I won’t even gloat
You can say your last “I told you so” while I slit your throat
[VALENTINO]
Val, don’t be dramatic
He’s just a man
He’s being rude ’cause he’s stressed out
Trying to do his master plan
Think about the future, Val
Don’t let success break up the band
But as he rises higher
Things aren’t like they were before
And if he glows any brighter
Will he see me anymore?
[VELVETTE]
Vox is an asshole
[VALENTINO, spoken]
Right?
[VELVETTE]
He’s bein’ a cunt
[VALENTINO, spoken]
He’s being such a dick
[VELVETTE]
If he thinks that he can cut us out
Fuck him
Just bein’ blunt
Once we rule all creation
He’ll pay for this little stunt
And maybe then he’ll chill again and realize who he missed
[VALENTINO & VELVETTE]
Now let’s show those stuck-up pricks in Heaven who’s the baddest bitch
[LUCIFER]
Uh, what’s going on?
How’d I get stuck in this scary box?
Oh, boy, this is bad
Charlie’s gonna be so mad
[LUTE]
They’re about to know
Who they’re dealin’ with
Every one of them
No one gets to live
[ABEL]
Is my halo on?
I’m gonna shit my pants
[LUTE]
What the fuck is wrong?
This battle is our chance
[LUTE & ABEL]
Storm’s coming
[ABEL]
I’m so fuckin’ scared
What’s gonna happen when we go down there?
[LUTE]
You don’t deserve your dad’s crown
[ABEL]
I know there’s no stopping it now
[LUTE & ABEL]
A hard rain is gonna fall down
Like gravity
Like gravity
[SERA]
When I think about the future, my mind is filled with dread
A screaming conscience I cannot silence
And I cannot outmaneuver these visions in my head
Of the deaths to come, the realms drowned in crushing violence
I tried to buy us time, but could I have done more
To quell the drums of war?
And I try to still my heartbeat
For the breaking of the dawn
And pray the coming day’s not our last one
When I Think About The Future Lyrics Meaning
[CHARLIE]
Charlie’s hopeful and optimistic here. She’s imagining a future better than the present — a place where everyone, no matter who they are, can live peacefully together. It’s that classic dream of coexistence, safe and welcoming.
[VAGGIE]
Vaggie brings a personal touch, seeing the future as brighter because of someone she deeply cares about. When she’s with that person, everything else just feels easier and lighter. It’s a love-driven hope.
[CHARLIE & VAGGIE]
Together, they picture themselves hand in hand, united with purpose, convinced that working as a team can help others understand their vision and make that dream real.
[BAXTER]
Baxter takes a tactical stance — if they plan carefully and execute the right moves, they believe they can actually win the fight ahead. It’s about strategy now.
[CHERRI BOMB]
Cherri Bomb throws in some fiery energy, ready to take down anyone who stands in their way. Her fierce loyalty and willingness to fight shine through in this verse.
[EMILY]
Emily reflects on the timing, wishing they’d started sooner but acknowledging that now is definitely the moment to act — to begin preventing war and seeking unity.
[NIFFTY]
Niffty’s brief “Stab-stab” is playful but sharp, symbolizing taking action to stop the looming conflict.
[CHARLIE & EMILY]
These two join voices to emphasize their shared goal of avoiding war and finding unity, underscoring the urgency to repair divisions.
[HUSK & BAXTER]
Husk and Baxter sound confident, noting that their skills make them ready to face the powerful overlords challenging their mission.
[HUSK, BAXTER, NIFFTY, VAGGIE, CHERRI BOMB & EMILY]
Together, this crew declares they have the capability to stop the “Vees,” showing collective strength and resolve.
[NIFFTY, CHARLIE & EMILY, spoken]
Their upbeat “Yeah!” seals their commitment, a rallying cry before more tension builds.
[VOX]
Vox’s verse bursts with arrogance and ambition. He sees himself rising to godlike status, ready to command devotion and dominate. There’s no more pretending — he wants to be the one everyone worships.
[ALASTOR]
Alastor counterattacks with a warning that Vox is destined to fail, calling him broken and incapable of true victory. It’s a classic clash between rivals.
[VOX]
Vox isn’t backing down — he’s confident he’ll be the last one smiling and that even if he doesn’t gloat, he’ll come out on top, threatening Alastor directly.
[VALENTINO]
Valentino tries to calm things down, suggesting Vox’s attitude comes from stress as he tries to execute a master plan. He advises thinking about the future without letting success cause division.
[VELVETTE]
Velvette doesn’t mince words — she openly calls Vox an asshole and expresses fierce loyalty to their crew, ready to retaliate if Vox tries to cut them out.
[VALENTINO & VELVETTE]
Together, they plan to prove to the stuck-up elite in Heaven who really holds power, showing their bold, rebellious nature.
[LUCIFER]
Lucifer wakes up confused and worried about the chaos around him, already anticipating Charlie’s reaction to whatever trouble is unfolding.
[LUTE]
Lute’s focused and ready, declaring they’re about to reveal their true power and make sure no one gets to live unchallenged.
[ABEL]
Abel shares raw fear and insecurity, worried about what’s coming and unsure if he’s ready to face it, even questioning if he deserves the destiny laid out for him.
[SERA]
Sera’s closing verse is heavy and reflective, filled with dread. She’s haunted by violent visions and the sense that war is inevitable. She wonders if she could’ve done more to prevent this and fears the dawn might bring their end. Her words add a sobering emotional weight, reminding us of the stakes beyond all the bravado.
