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)
A Tale That Wasn't Right
Helloween Lyrics
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Have my mind turned to stone
Have my heart filled up with ice
To avoid it's breakin' twice
Thanks to you, my dear old friend
But you can't help, this is the end
Of a tale that wasn't right
In my heart, in my soul
I really hate to pay this toll
Should be strong, young and bold
But the only thing I feel is pain
It's alright, we'll stay friends
Trustin' in my confidence
And let's say it's just alright
You won't sleep alone tonight
In my heart, in my soul
I really hate to pay this toll
Should be strong, young and bold
But the only thing I feel is pain
With my heart, with my soul
Some guys cry, you bought and sold
They've been strong, young and bold
And they say, play this song again
In my heart, in my soul
I really hate to pay this toll
Should be strong, young and bold
But the only thing I feel is pain
The lyrics of Helloween's song "A Tale That Wasn't Right" tell the story of a broken relationship. The singer stands alone, his mind turned to stone and his heart filled with ice, trying to avoid the pain of a broken heart. He thanks his dear old friend but acknowledges that this is the end of a tale that wasn't right. He won't be able to sleep tonight, and despite feeling like he should be strong, young, and bold, he can only feel pain in his heart and soul.
Throughout the song, the singer struggles with his emotions and tries to come to terms with the situation. He hates paying the toll of heartbreak, and he should be strong, young, and bold, but all he can feel is pain. He talks about how some guys cry when they are bought and sold, and they might try to be strong and young, but they also feel the pain that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand all alone
I am standing alone, without any help or support from anyone else.
Have my mind turned to stone
My mind is completely closed off and numb, as if turned to stone.
Have my heart filled up with ice
My heart is cold and unfeeling, filled with icy emotions.
To avoid it's breakin' twice
I am trying to prevent my heart from breaking again.
Thanks to you, my dear old friend
I am grateful to you, my long-time friend.
But you can't help, this is the end
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to help, this is the end of the situation.
Of a tale that wasn't right
Our story was not meant to have a happy ending.
I won't have no sleep tonight
I will not be able to sleep tonight, due to my troubled emotions.
In my heart, in my soul
Deep down, within myself.
I really hate to pay this toll
I strongly dislike the price that I must pay for this situation.
Should be strong, young and bold
I am expected to be strong, youthful, and courageous.
But the only thing I feel is pain
Despite these expectations, all I can feel is emotional pain.
It's alright, we'll stay friends
Even though our story did not have a happy ending, we can still remain friends.
Trustin' in my confidence
I have faith in myself and my abilities to move forward from this situation.
And let's say it's just alright
Let's pretend that everything is okay, even if it's not.
You won't sleep alone tonight
You will not be alone tonight, as you have my company and support.
With my heart, with my soul
With all of my emotions and inner being.
Some guys cry, you bought and sold
Some people may cry and feel used, but not me.
They've been strong, young and bold
Others have been able to stay strong, youthful, and courageous during tough times.
And they say, play this song again
They want to hear this song again, as it resonates with their emotions.
In my heart, in my soul
Deep within me.
I really hate to pay this toll
I strongly dislike the cost of this situation on my emotions and well-being.
Should be strong, young and bold
I am expected to be able to handle this situation with strength, youthfulness, and courage.
But the only thing I feel is pain
Despite these expectations, all I can feel is emotional pain.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MICHAEL WEIKATH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bonifacius2453
Here I stand all alone
Have my mind turned to stone
Have my heart filled up with ice
To avoid its breakin' twice
Thanks to you, my dear old friend
But you can't help, this is the end
Of a tale that wasn't right
I won't have no sleep tonight
In my heart, in my soul
I really hate to pay this toll
Should be strong, young and bold
But the only thing I feel is pain
It's alright, we'll stay friends
Trustin' in my confidence
And let's say it's just alright
You won't sleep alone tonight
In my heart, in my soul
I really hate to pay this toll
Should be strong, young and bold
But the only thing I feel is pain
With my heart, with my soul
Some guys cry you've bought and sold
They've been strong, young and bold
And they say, play this song again
In my heart, in my soul
I really hate to pay this toll
Should be strong, young and bold
But the only thing I feel is pain
@omeronemli8402
This is my take on this song:
Someone who really loved a person but got rejected/friendzoned
'its alright we can stay friends'
'trusting in my confidence'
person trusted itself, became condifent but still failed/friendzoned got heart broken and lost all feelings
Now the person sees the person it loved go with someone else, leaving the person in misery.
Since it loves the person so much the person will still wants the person who it loves instead moving on
'i really hate to pay this toll'
Since the person still loves and stays as friends, every moment or thought that includes the loved one costs him so much it feels in its soul and heart
'thanks to you my dear old friend, but you cant help this is the end'
'The "friend" (loved one)' the person speaks to itself not sharing what it feels to the loved person thats why the loved one cant help because the person dont want to get heart broken again nor has the confidence to talk about it, so the person is helpless.
@hemicar92
Protect this song at all cost, we must never lose it
@vendettaknight104
Protect this band at all cost
@andrykrp
It's right
@simonetoso5670
The most beautiful and poignant ballad of all time
@ionutnastase3433
❤
@chukejaja
Guardians of our lives
Protect security
@tiinahyvarinen1682
One of the best ballads ever.
@dengelisevgi7652
Of course
@user-hz7qh8ml7r
...Forever ❤
@alecolon4601
The best ever, for me