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)

Do you know what you're fighting for
Helloween Lyrics

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Day by day you work off your claws
The line of fate in them
My not pay your loans
You got to keep goin' and goin' on
Strive day by day

Do you know, uh, do you know
Do

Do you know what you're fighting for
The seed is sown
But we don't know the score
They will rule us, this breed of futility
You won't make an escape
'Cause we will still be alive

Disenchantment, alienation
A slog to feed future estranged generations
And, retired, will you get rewarded
Your brave restraint?

Do you know, uh, do you know
Do

Do you know what you're fighting for
The seed is sown
But we don't know the score
The will rule us, this breed of futility
You won't make an escape
'Cause we will still be alive
Do you know what you're fighting for
The seed is sown but we don't know the score
They will rule us, this breed of futility
You won't make an escape
'Cause we will still be alive

Uh, will they need you
Will they pay you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Do you know what you're fighting for" by Helloween speak about the struggles of everyday life, the uncertainty of the future, and the constant fight to survive. The first verse talks about the daily grind, the struggle to make ends meet, and the fear of not being able to pay off debts. The chorus poses the question, "Do you know what you're fighting for?" suggesting that in the face of difficult circumstances, people may sometimes lose sight of what is truly important.

The second verse speaks about the potential consequences of not knowing what you're fighting for, referring to an apathetic and complacent society being ruled by those with no empathy or care for others. The song suggests that unless we fight for what we believe in, we may be left with a world governed by those who only care about self-interest. The bridge again emphasizes the point that it is important to know what we are fighting for, as our actions can have a lasting impact on future generations.

Overall, the song seems to be urging listeners to be purposeful in their lives, to know what they are fighting for, and to never give up the struggle for what they believe in.

Line by Line Meaning

Day by day you work off your claws
Everyday, you work hard with your hands

The line of fate in them
Your destiny lies in the work that you do

My not pay your loans
Even if you can't pay your loans

You got to keep goin' and goin' on
You have to continue moving forward, no matter what

Strive day by day
Keep working and trying everyday

Do you know what you're fighting for
Do you understand the purpose of your actions?

The seed is sown
The consequences of your actions are set in motion

But we don't know the score
However, we don't know the exact outcome of our actions

They will rule us, this breed of futility
This society is governed by a sense of meaninglessness

You won't make an escape
You can't escape the consequences of your actions

'Cause we will still be alive
We will continue to live, while you face the consequences of your actions