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)

Don't Spit On Your Mind
Helloween Lyrics

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Every lie will win a prize
Love sold by a whore
Calculated sacrifice
Death without a war
Aftermath and alibis
Straw-doll-chess to please the poor

Don't tell me of any wonders shitting gold

Don't tell me of a hard way we have to go through
Still we pay your warmth out of the cold
Do you really think we're that blind?
Don't spit on my mind
Don't spit on my mind
Don't spit on my mind

Any form of government
Has a black sheep part
But the brave will never know
What the black sheeps start
In the name of country-love
they enrich themselves apart

Don't tell me of any wonders shitting gold
Don't tell me of a hard way we have to go through
Still we pay your warmth out of the cold
Do you really think we're that blind?
Don't spit on my mind
Don't spit on my mind
Don't spit on my mind

We are the people, we are the masses you are for
We give the power and our desire must be your law
Don't think I'm standing here all alone, one of a kind
Don't think because you're still there
Means that we are all blind
Don't spit on my mind

Don't spit on my mind
Don't spit on my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Helloween's "Don't Spit On My Mind" are a commentary on the state of government and society, with a focus on corruption and exploitation. The opening lines, "Every lie will win a prize/Love sold by a whore/Calculated sacrifice/Death without a war," paint a picture of a world in which deceit is rewarded, love is transactional, and violence is used as a tool of power. The reference to a "calculated sacrifice" suggests that those in power are willing to manipulate and even sacrifice their own people for their own gain.

The second verse speaks directly to the idea that every form of government has a corrupt element, but that those who are brave and stand up for what is right may never know what the black sheep are doing. The line "In the name of country-love/they enrich themselves apart" highlights the ways in which nationalism can be manipulated to justify corruption and greed.

The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Don't spit on my mind," is a call to action for the masses to wake up and resist these corrupt systems. The lyrics suggest that those in power rely on the complacency and blindness of the people, but that this power dynamic can be reversed if the people stand together.

Overall, "Don't Spit On My Mind" is a powerful critique of government and the ways in which it can become corrupt and oppressive.

Line by Line Meaning

Every lie will win a prize
Falsehoods will always be rewarded.

Love sold by a whore
Love and affection being sold and commodified.

Calculated sacrifice
Intentional and planned acts of sacrifice.

Death without a war
Death without any physical altercation or confrontation.

Aftermath and alibis
Excuses and explanations made after the damage has been done.

Straw-doll-chess to please the poor
The orchestrating of events to placate the masses without any real change.

Don't tell me of any wonders shitting gold
Do not try to deceive me with promises that are unrealistic and impossible.

Don't tell me of a hard way we have to go through
Do not try to create a false sense of struggle or challenge for your own benefit.

Still we pay your warmth out of the cold
We compensate and provide for you despite the difficulties we face ourselves.

Do you really think we're that blind?
Do not underestimate our ability to see through your deception.

Don't spit on my mind
Do not insult or disrespect my intelligence or cognition.

Any form of government
All governing structures and systems.

Has a black sheep part
Some parts of governance are corrupt and unethical.

But the brave will never know
Those with courage and virtuousness may not always be aware of the corruption that surrounds them.

What the black sheeps start
The initial actions and motivations of those who seek to undermine the system.

In the name of country-love
Motivated by a supposed love for one's own country.

they enrich themselves apart
These individuals benefit themselves at the expense of others and the country as a whole.

We are the people, we are the masses you are for
As citizens, we are the ones that those in positions of power are meant to serve.

We give the power and our desire must be your law
The people grant those in power with authority, and the government is meant to act in accordance with the citizens' wishes.

Don't think I'm standing here all alone, one of a kind
There are others who feel the same way and share similar thoughts and desires.

Don't think because you're still there
Do not assume that just because you currently hold the position of power that you always will.

Means that we are all blind
Just because we do not currently have power does not mean that we are not aware of what is happening.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DERIS, MARKUS PETER GROSSKOPF

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