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)
A Handful of Pain
Helloween Lyrics
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Every second has been ours
Far away from any burden
We met eyes without a curtain
Headless into a new sensation
Weather brain nor fear or patience
Careless we had a game to play
You crossed my way for twenty days
The yearning that I feel?
Hey, what we called a game
Is more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We're different colours, different nature
Both we were like pupil and teacher
It's a puzzle with two pieces
Still not done 'cause one still misses
Helpless I go through unknown stages
A chapter of life which has missing pages
Torture's not only physical
It pains unbound
Way, way down
Why don't you just heal
The yearning that I feel?
Hey, what we called a game
Is more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
The lyrics of Helloween's song "A Game We Shouldn't Play" tell a story of a romantic relationship that started off carefree and adventurous but ended up causing pain and confusion. The song is about the emotional toll that the relationship took on both parties, and the realization that it was more than just a game.
The opening lines "I still remember every hour, every second has been ours" show how the relationship was all-consuming and filled every moment of their lives. They were "far away from any burden" and their love was free from any external pressures. They were two people who saw each other without any pretenses, "met eyes without a curtain".
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they were "headless into a new sensation" and acted on impulse without any regard for the consequences. They were "careless" and had a "game to play". The relationship seemed harmless at first, but as time passed, the pain started to become evident. The singer is tormented by their feelings and asks, "Why don't you just heal the yearning that I feel?" The game has become more than just a handful of pain.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they were two very different people, "different colours, different nature". In the relationship, one person was the "pupil and teacher", and they completed each other "like a puzzle with two pieces". But the relationship was left unfinished, as "one still misses". The singer is left "helpless" and unsure of what the future holds. The pain is not just physical, but "it pains unbound, way, way down".
Overall, "A Game We Shouldn't Play" is a powerful song about the complexity of human relationships and the emotional toll that they can take. It speaks to the feelings of pain, confusion, and yearning that many people experience in relationships that started off well but ended up causing more harm than good.
Line by Line Meaning
I still remember every hour
I have vivid memories and recollections of each hour we spent together
Every second has been ours
Every moment we shared was exclusively between us
Far away from any burden
We experienced this freedom without any emotional or mental weight
We met eyes without a curtain
We gazed at each other without any barriers or obstructions, revealing our true selves
Headless into a new sensation
We rushed headfirst into a thrilling and unknown feeling
Weather brain nor fear or patience
We didn't consider our thoughts or fears, acting impulsively
Careless we had a game to play
We indulged in a game or affair with reckless abandon
You crossed my way for twenty days
You entered my life and remained a significant presence in it for a duration of twenty days
Why don't you just heal
Why don't you try to move on and alleviate the pain caused by our relationship?
The yearning that I feel?
The intense longing and desire I still have for you?
Hey, what we called a game
Our casual fling or affair that we labelled as a game or innocent pastime
Is more than just a handful of pain
Has caused a significant amount of heartache and emotional distress
We go the wrong ways
We take the wrong path or make poor decisions
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
I am convinced that our relationship caused more harm than we anticipated
We're different colours, different nature
We have contrasting personalities and characteristics
Both we were like pupil and teacher
We taught each other about ourselves and life, sharing knowledge and experiences
It's a puzzle with two pieces
Our relationship was complex and incomplete, needing both individuals to create a whole picture
Still not done 'cause one still misses
Our connection is not finished as one person still longs for the other
Helpless I go through unknown stages
I feel powerless and lost as I navigate through uncertain and difficult times
A chapter of life which has missing pages
Our relationship had gaps and unanswered questions, like missing pages in a book
Torture's not only physical
The pain and agony caused by our relationship is not just limited to the physical realm
It pains unbound
The suffering is immeasurable and uncontainable
Way, way down
It is deeply rooted and felt within me
Why don't you just heal
Why don't you try to move on and alleviate the pain caused by our relationship?
The yearning that I feel?
The intense longing and desire I still have for you?
Hey, what we called a game
Our casual fling or affair that we labelled as a game or innocent pastime
Is more than just a handful of pain
Has caused a significant amount of heartache and emotional distress
We go the wrong ways
We take the wrong path or make poor decisions
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
I am convinced that our relationship caused more harm than we anticipated
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DERIS, ANDREAS / KUSCH, ULI
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Guilherme Borges
I still remember every hour
Every second has been ours
Far away from any burden
We met eyes without a curtain
Headless into a new sensation
Weather brain nor fear or patience
Careless we had a game to play
You crossed my way for twenty days
Why don't you just heal
The yearning that I feel?
Hey, what we called a game
Is more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We're different colours, different nature
Both we were like pupil and teacher
It's a puzzle with two pieces
Still not done 'cause one still misses
Helpless I go through unknown stages
A chapter of life which has missing pages
Torture's not only physical
It pains unbound
Way, way down
Why don't you just heal
The yearning that I feel?
Hey, what we called a game
Is more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
Pekka Laitinen
Hang me, shoot me, I don't care. This is the best Helloween album
Carlo Nassar
To be fair, I love the stuff with Andi Deris too.
hexed33
Far from it.
Toni Clemente García
Uli Kusch is a great songwriter
Guilherme Borges
I still remember every hour
Every second has been ours
Far away from any burden
We met eyes without a curtain
Headless into a new sensation
Weather brain nor fear or patience
Careless we had a game to play
You crossed my way for twenty days
Why don't you just heal
The yearning that I feel?
Hey, what we called a game
Is more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We're different colours, different nature
Both we were like pupil and teacher
It's a puzzle with two pieces
Still not done 'cause one still misses
Helpless I go through unknown stages
A chapter of life which has missing pages
Torture's not only physical
It pains unbound
Way, way down
Why don't you just heal
The yearning that I feel?
Hey, what we called a game
Is more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
We go the wrong ways
'Cause I believe it's more than just a handful of pain
Ricardo034
I live these exact lyrics in recent weeks... 😭😔😔
Giovani Graff
"Eu acredito que o que chamamos de jogo é mais do que apenas um punhado de dor." Esta frase diz tudo.
IVAN OROZCO
Fucking awesome song, of the best helloween álbum!!
Gilberto Chagas Júnior
O que falar sobre Better Than Raw ? Aula de Heavy Metal
Marcelo Lima
Belo comentário amigo, eu coloco esse álbum na segunda prateleira do Helloween, junto com Master e The Time, a primeira primeira prateleira os keepers