With Nikki’s vocals ripping through the air like a sonic blade, this track captures the final moments of Wuornos’ freedom, packed with all the chaos, pain, and twisted love that defined her life. Imagine a blend of 2000s emo, old-school metal, and a splash of glam rock, all wrapped up in high-energy, polished production. That’s “Promise Me You’ll Run” in a nutshell.
Co-produced by Nikki and K Thrash (you’ve heard his work with Blink-182 and Jelly Roll), this song hits hard. Add in Chris Collier’s arena-sized mix (yes, Korn’s Chris Collier), and you’ve got yourself a track that sounds like it’s meant to be blasted on repeat. If you’re still spinning Hooked Like Helen’s last single, “It Doesn’t Look So Good For You Now,” which racked up 85k YouTube views, this one is gonna be your new obsession.
The lyrics? A wild ride. It’s Aileen begging her lover, Tyria, to run as the cops close in. This isn’t just a crime scene—it’s a reminder that people aren’t black and white. Wuornos was a cold-blooded killer, sure, but also capable of love and loyalty. And that’s what makes this track stick with you long after it’s over.
Nikki herself has spoken about how the song hits close to home. As a survivor of childhood abuse, there’s a part of her that connects to Aileen’s rage. But instead of destruction, Nikki channels that rage through the music. “There’s massive power in rage,” she says. “We just need to control it.”
And if you’re wondering what the video is going to look like—well, it sounds like it’ll be just as raw as the song. Shot guerrilla-style in Hooked Like Helen’s Ohio hometown, the video promises to bring the story to life in a real, no-frills kind of way.
Hooked Like Helen is on fire right now, fresh off touring with bands like Icon For Hire and No Resolve, and opening for legends like Jewel. Their music has been featured on Netflix, MTV, and E!, and with songs like “Promise Me You’ll Run,” they’re proving they’re a force to be reckoned with. Get ready for this one—it’s about to leave a mark.
