Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg by member… Read Full Bio ↴Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg by members of bands Iron Fist, Gentry, Second Hell and Powerfool. Its first lineup consisted of singer and guitarist Kai Hansen, bassist Markus Grosskopf, guitarist Michael Weikath and drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. By the time Hansen quit Helloween in 1989 to form Gamma Ray, the band had evolved into a five-piece, with Michael Kiske taking over as lead vocalist. Schwichtenberg and Kiske both parted ways with Helloween in 1993; Schwichtenberg died two years later as the result of suicide. Between then and 2016, there had been numerous line-up changes, leaving Grosskopf and Weikath as the only remaining original members. As a septet, their current lineup includes four-fifths of the Keeper of the Seven Keys: Parts I and II-era (1987–1988) lineup, featuring three additional members, vocalist Andi Deris (who had replaced Kiske in 1994), guitarist Sascha Gerstner and drummer Daniel Löble.

Since its inception, Helloween has released 16 studio albums, three live albums, three EPs and 30 singles, was honored with 14 gold and six platinum awards and has sold more than ten million records worldwide. Helloween has been referred to as the "fathers of power metal", as well as one of the so-called "big four" of the genre's early German scene, along with Grave Digger, Rage and Running Wild, and as one of power metal "big four" overall, along with Blind Guardian, Sabaton and DragonForce.

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Studio albums
Walls of Jericho (1985)
Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I (1987)
Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II (1988)
Pink Bubbles Go Ape (1991)
Chameleon (1993)
Master of the Rings (1994)
The Time of the Oath (1996)
Better Than Raw (1998)
The Dark Ride (2000)
Rabbit Don't Come Easy (2003)
Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy (2005)
Gambling with the Devil (2007)
7 Sinners (2010)
Straight Out of Hell (2013)
My God-Given Right (2015)
Helloween (2021)

02 We Burn
Helloween Lyrics

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Climb down my pile
And again to the beat of my heart
You're so exiting
Take all the soul
I will give you as
much as you want

Higher, much higher

Umbouned fire
Closer, come closer
Close to the core

We burn, we burn

I contaminate you
I like to pollute you with my
G- g- generations
Look into my eyes
And we melt into
on yearning mind
We climb the stages

Higher, much higher
Umbouned fire
Closer, come closer
Close to the core

We burn, we burn
Insanity, insanity
Never set me free

Higher, much higher
Set me on fire
Closer, come closer
Close to the core

We burn, we burn

Insanity, insanity
Never set me free

Overall Meaning

In Helloween's song "We Burn," there is a clear reference to a passionate, intense relationship that is driven by a desire to be closer to one another. The lyrics are written in a way that suggests that the singer is almost intoxicated by the other person, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to be together. This sentiment is pervasive throughout the song and is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "we burn, we burn" which suggests that the passion between the two people is so strong that it is almost like a fire burning out of control.

In the first verse, the singer urges the other person to "climb down my pile," which could be interpreted as a suggestion that the other person should come down from their own lofty perch and join the singer on a more equal footing. The following lines, "and again to the beat of my heart, you're so exciting," suggest that the singer is not only drawn to the other person physically but also emotionally. The second verse is even more explicit in its references to physical attraction, with the singer saying that they want to "pollute" the other person and "melt" into one another. These lines are certainly suggestive and imply that the relationship between the two people is not just physical but also emotional.

The chorus of "We Burn" is the most memorable part of the song, with the repeated phrases "higher, much higher, unbound fire, closer, come closer, close to the core." These words conjure up images of a wild and passionate relationship that is all-consuming and intense. The ending of the song is particularly powerful, with the refrain "insanity, insanity, never set me free," suggesting that the passion shared between the two people is something that is addictive and all-consuming, even to the point of being dangerous.

Line by Line Meaning

Climb down my pile
Come down from your high horse or ego and listen to me

And again to the beat of my heart
Listen and follow me for guidance on this journey

You're so exiting
You fill me with excitement and energy

Take all the soul
Receive all my passion and innermost emotions

I will give you as much as you want
I am willing to share everything that I have with you

Higher, much higher
We aim for greater heights and aspirations

Umbouned fire
Our burning desire has no limits

Closer, come closer
Let's merge into one and become closer together

Close to the core
Our passion and love for each other is at the center of our being

We burn, we burn
Our love and passion for each other is intense and consuming

I contaminate you
My influence and presence affects you and your thoughts