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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helloween
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)
07 The Game Is On
Helloween Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
When you're down it gives you joy
You escape reality
Delve into its TV screen
For the rich and for the poor
For the even more secure
Doesn't matter where you are,
Where you go or when you been
For your virgin mind, you see
Just go on and play the game
You will surely go insane
The game is on
And you have gone
Gone to a world on its display
And the game is fun
But when it has won
All you ever hear is what it says
There's a great amount of fumes
Coming out from somebody's room
The firemen got there
Walking their way up the stairs
Find a man in a chair
But it doesn't seem he's there
With a grey box in his hands
He has gone to another land
The game is on
And you have gone
Gone to a world on its display
And the game is fun
But when it has won
All you ever hear is what it says
[SOLO]
You have played it much too long
Now your senses get things strong
All your walls come crashing down
Now it's time for you to frown
How d'you like this heavy load?
Guess your brain will soon explode
You never had this ugly feel
It's time to dial an emergency
The lyrics of "The Game Is On" by Helloween explore the theme of addiction to video games. The song describes how playing video games can be an escape from reality, providing joy and entertainment to people from all walks of life. However, there is no guarantee of safety when entering the virtual world of a video game, especially for those with a "virgin mind", or lack of experience. The song notes that playing the game can come at a high cost, eventually leading to mental instability and even insanity.
The second verse shifts the focus to a specific scenario, where a fire caused by excessive playing leads to the discovery of a man in a chair, seemingly trapped in the game with a "grey box" in his hands. The lyrics suggest that the line between the worlds of reality and virtual reality can become blurred, and the consequences can be fatal.
Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked video game addiction, raising awareness about the potential harm that can come from prolonged and excessive play.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you seen this little toy
Have you ever come across this small game device
When you're down it gives you joy
When you're feeling low, playing this game brings you happiness
You escape reality
Through this game, you detach yourself from actuality
Delve into its TV screen
This game takes you into its own world through the TV screen
For the rich and for the poor
This game is for everyone despite their financial status
For the even more secure
Even if you feel safe and comfortable, this game entices you
Doesn't matter where you are,
Your location has no significance while playing this game
Where you go or when you been
It doesn't matter where you have been, or where you will go while playing this game
Well, there's still no guarantee
You can't be assured of anything while playing this game
For your virgin mind, you see
For those who are unaware, this game can negatively impact their minds
Just go on and play the game
Despite all potential risks, the game urges you to play it
You will surely go insane
By playing the game excessively, you will undoubtedly lose your mental stability
The game is on
The game has begun
And you have gone
You have dived into the game's world
Gone to a world on its display
The game has taken control, and you are now playing in its environment
And the game is fun
Initially, playing the game is enjoyable
But when it has won
When the game beats you...
All you ever hear is what it says
All you hear is the game's voice and commands
There's a great amount of fumes
Heavy smoke is filling up the nearby room
Coming out from somebody's room
The smoke is emerging from someone's room
The firemen got there
The firefighters have arrived on the scene
Walking their way up the stairs
The firefighters are making their way up to the room
Find a man in a chair
They discover an individual in a chair
But it doesn't seem he's there
However, the man doesn't seem to be mentally present
With a grey box in his hands
The man is holding a grey game console in his hands
He has gone to another land
The man has subconsciously traveled into the game's world
You have played it much too long
You have played the game for an extended period
Now your senses get things strong
The longer you play, the more heightened your senses become
All your walls come crashing down
Your emotional walls have collapsed
Now it's time for you to frown
This is when you begin to feel negative emotions
How d'you like this heavy load?
Are you enjoying this mental burden?
Guess your brain will soon explode
It feels like your mind is about to burst
You never had this ugly feel
You have never felt this kind of unpleasant emotion before
It's time to dial an emergency
It's time to call for urgent help
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
anderson rocha
muitas lembranças boas com esse som
Tornado koyam
buen tema
Oliver
let's make this gamers national anthem
Marcelo Roman Ñunez
temazooo
ricardo espinillo
verygood is powerfully. support helloween.
Misa Lipa Xcx
voy a demolerlo !!!!! hubiera sido cool para el soundtrack de Ralph el Demoledor
UnCreative Deconstructionism
SONIC APPROVES
beetle sazer
1 dislike. GAME OVER. Justin Bieber
Hector ÿ Sandoval
lo deje de escuchar por el ruido al comienzo de cada tema.
Aguirre Pareja Wilson
Ahhhh que bueno ..... que interesante saberlo