Fans first heard this song in 2024 when Lil Nas X began teasing it under the working title 'Angels'; it was officially released in 2025 as 'Hopeless', though many listeners still know it by its teaser name, which is why the soundboard file carries both titles. The track marked a gospel-tinged turn for the rapper, trading swagger for confession about envy, guilt and a search for grace. Clips of the 'Angels' chorus travelled across TikTok and reaction edits, where the line about keeping faith became shorthand for vulnerable, reflective moments.