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)
As Long as I fall
Helloween Lyrics
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I shut my heart and tell my mind to run and flee
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
I touched the sky
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
Would I have time to change reality
I would become the man, the man I could never be
Oh, my God please tell me how to break free
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
I touched the sky
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
As long as I fall
As long as I fall, I got no reason to care
As long as I fall, I got no problem to bear
I don't need to bother what I did or did not
I would cry out in pain but
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
I don't need to face no blame or disgrace
No reason to change at all
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
The lyrics of Helloween's "As Long as I Fall" depict the struggles of a person trying to avoid reality by escaping into a state of oblivion. The singer shuts off their heart and tells their mind to run away, so they don't have to face the pain and trouble of real life. They reminisce about a time when they were flying high, touching the sky, but now, they have hit the rock bottom, which they want to avoid at all costs. The singer sees falling as a safer option than facing reality.
However, the singer seems to be aware of the fact that they are not living their best life and that they could do better if given a chance. They ask for help from God to break free from this mode of existence and become the person they want to be. But for now, they are content falling as long as it keeps them safe from hitting the ground.
The song also suggests that falling is a coping mechanism for the singer as they have no reason to care or bear problems as long as they fall. They don't have to face any blame, shame, or change, which makes it easier for them to continue with this lifestyle.
Overall, the lyrics of "As Long as I Fall" seem to convey a sense of hopelessness, but the plea for help symbolizes the desire for change and a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes so I don't have to see
I avoid facing reality and the consequences of my actions by closing my eyes and pretending not to see.
I shut my heart and tell my mind to run and flee
I close off my emotions and try to escape from my problems by urging my mind to flee.
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
At some point in the past, I experienced a great feeling of freedom and exhilaration.
I touched the sky
I felt like I could accomplish anything and reach the highest heights.
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
I feel safe and secure as long as I keep falling and avoiding facing the reality of my situation.
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
I feel protected from harm as long as I keep avoiding facing my problems.
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
As long as I keep escaping from my problems, I feel like I am invincible and cannot be destroyed.
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
I do not want to be reminded of my responsibilities or obligations, as long as I can keep avoiding them.
Would I have time to change reality
If I had the chance to turn back time, I would try to alter the course of events to avoid facing the consequences of my actions.
I would become the man, the man I could never be
I hope that in an alternate reality, I could become someone who is a better version of myself, but I feel trapped in my current situation.
Oh, my God please tell me how to break free
I feel trapped and hopeless, and I appeal to a higher power for guidance and assistance in escaping from my troubles.
As long as I fall, I got no reason to care
I do not feel any obligation to take responsibility for my actions or to worry about the consequences of my behavior, as long as I keep avoiding them.
As long as I fall, I got no problem to bear
I do not have to face any of my problems or challenges as long as I keep running away from them.
I don't need to bother what I did or did not
I do not want to think about or acknowledge the choices I have made, or the things I have done or failed to do in the past.
I would cry out in pain but
I know that if I were to face my problems and the consequences of my actions, I would experience great emotional pain.
I don't need to face no blame or disgrace
I do not want to take responsibility for my mistakes or face the shame and embarrassment that comes with admitting fault.
No reason to change at all
I do not see any reason to change my ways or to try to improve myself, as long as I can keep avoiding my problems.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DERIS
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@JGM6669
I close my eyes so I don't have to see
I shut my heart and tell my mind to run and flee
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
I touched the sky
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
Would I have time to change reality
I would become the man, the man I could never be
Oh, my God please tell me how to break free
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
I touched the sky
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
As long as I fall
As long as I fall, I got no reason to care
As long as I fall, I got no problem to bear
I don't need to bother what I did or did not
I would cry out in pain but
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
I don't need to face no blame or disgrace
No reason to change at all
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
@deadnightwarrior1976
I've been a Helloween fan for nearly 20 years and, as for me, "Gambling with the devil" is their best album since "Better than raw". This single is just great and I really think we should give good ol' Andi some proper credit for what he did with the band in the past 16 years. You have a loyal fan here, Andi!
@josie1776
Perfect words, man!
@Kat.00004
Amo cada etapa de la banda y ahora que se juntaron todos son una bomba pura, ojalá sigan así por unos años más.
@anhell32
Los ultimos discos han sido muy Buenos..
@JGM6669
I close my eyes so I don't have to see
I shut my heart and tell my mind to run and flee
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
I touched the sky
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
Would I have time to change reality
I would become the man, the man I could never be
Oh, my God please tell me how to break free
Once I was flying, flying, flying high
I touched the sky
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
As long as I fall
As long as I fall, I got no reason to care
As long as I fall, I got no problem to bear
I don't need to bother what I did or did not
I would cry out in pain but
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
I don't need to face no blame or disgrace
No reason to change at all
As long as I fall, I don't hit the ground
As long as I fall, I'm safe and sound
As long as I fly, I sure cannot die
I don't need to hear the call as long as I fall
@annarend7056
Thank you for writing out the lyrics
@sarahchance72
I can't stop listening to Helloween !!! Forever the best power metal band !!!
@panther8534
The same for me
@da8171
They really are! And one of the best bands ever. Heartfelt music.
@charruaceleste1354
It's my go to band when I'm down