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)

08. I want out
Helloween Lyrics

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From our lives' beginning on
We are pushed in little forms
No one asks us how we like to be
In school they teach you what to think
But everyone says different things
But they're all convinced that
They're the ones to see
So they keep talking and they never stop

And at a certain point you give it up
So the only thing that's left to think is this
I want out--to live my life alone
I want out--leave me be
I want out--to do things on my own
I want out--to live my life and to be free
People tell me A and be
They tell me how I have to see
Things that I have seen already clear
So they push me then from side to side
They're pushing me from black to white
They're pushing 'til there's nothing more to hear
But don't push me to the maximum
Shut your mouth and take it home
'Cause I decide the way things gonna be
I want out--to live my life alone
I want out--leave me be
I want out--to do things on my own
I want out--to live my life and to be free
There's a million ways to see the things in life
A million ways to be the fool
In the end of it, none of us is right
Sometimes we need to be alone
(Solo: Kai/Both)
No no no, leave me alone
I want out--to live my life alone
I want out--leave me be

I want out--to do things on my own
I want out--to live my life and to be free

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want Out" by Helloween is a classic heavy metal anthem about individuality, independence and breaking free from society's constraints. The opening lyrics talk about how from the beginning of our lives, we are put into little forms and taught what to think without anyone asking us how we like to be. The song then goes on to talk about how people are always telling us what to do and how to think, pushing us from one opinion to another without listening to what we have to say. The chorus is a declaration of independence: the singer wants out, to live their life alone, to do things on their own and be free.

The lyrics of "I Want Out" resonate with people who feel like they are being held back by society's expectations and conventions. The song encourages listeners to think for themselves and break free from the shackles of conformity. The "leave me be" chorus is a rallying cry for individuals who want to be left alone to make their own choices and live their lives the way they want to.

Overall, "I Want Out" is a powerful and uplifting heavy metal anthem that celebrates individuality and encourages listeners to break free from society's constraints.

Line by Line Meaning

From our lives' beginning on
From the moment we come into this world

We are pushed in little forms
We are placed into predetermined roles and expectations

No one asks us how we like to be
Nobody bothers to inquire about our personal preferences

In school they teach you what to think
The education system focuses on indoctrination rather than free thought

But everyone says different things
However, different sources contradict each other

But they're all convinced that
Despite this, everyone seems to be certain that

They're the ones to see
They have the correct perspective

So they keep talking and they never stop
People keep imposing their opinions without regard for others' feelings or beliefs

And at a certain point you give it up
Eventually, you concede and stop trying to reason with them

So the only thing that's left to think is this
The only logical conclusion at this point is to realize

I want out--to live my life alone
I want to live independently

I want out--leave me be
I want to be left alone to make my own choices

I want out--to do things on my own
I want to make my own decisions without others' interference

I want out--to live my life and to be free
I want to live life on my terms, free from others' influence

People tell me A and be
Others tell me what to do and how to be

They tell me how I have to see
They try to tell me how to perceive the world around me

Things that I have seen already clear
Despite my own observations and experiences

So they push me then from side to side
They continue to push and pull me in different directions

They're pushing me from black to white
They try to force me into a single, rigid perspective

They're pushing 'til there's nothing more to hear
They persist until they have drowned out all other voices

But don't push me to the maximum
Don't push me to the point of no return

Shut your mouth and take it home
Stop talking and leave me alone

'Cause I decide the way things gonna be
I have the right to determine my own destiny

There's a million ways to see the things in life
There are countless ways to perceive the world around us

A million ways to be the fool
There are many ways to go astray and make mistakes

In the end of it, none of us is right
Ultimately, no one has all the answers

Sometimes we need to be alone
Occasionally, we require solitude to gain clarity

(Solo: Kai/Both)
Instrumental break

No no no, leave me alone
Reinforcement of the desire for solitude

I want out--to live my life alone
Reiteration of the longing for independence

I want out--leave me be
Reiteration of the desire to be left alone

I want out--to do things on my own
Reiteration of the desire for autonomy

I want out--to live my life and to be free
Reiteration of the overarching desire for self-determination and freedom

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIDI GUTMAN, AARON JOHNSTON, SABINA SCIUBBA

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