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)
Far Away
Helloween Lyrics
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We need stacks of weapons to survive
Marching for religious reasons
Marching on and on to save our lives
When will it have an end
How can we live in harmony
How can I understand the way things gonna be
Take me far away and set my spirit higher
Take me far away and set my soul on fire
And I pretend to understand
Whatever comes I'll be there for you
Genetically influenced
Is our harvest how far can we go
Someday my own clone will come
Take away my wife how could I know
Sometimes I feel so sad
Sometimes I could just go insane
But when I see your smile it makes me strong again
Take me far away and set my spirit higher
Take me far away and set my soul on fire
And I pretend to understand
Whatever comes I'll be there for you
The lyrics to Helloween's song "Far Away" express the fear and uncertainty in human existence. The first lines, "We are gifted to be scared, we need stacks of weapons to survive," suggest that fear is a natural part of human life, and that we equip ourselves with tools to protect us from what scares us. The lyrics go on to describe how people often march for religious reasons, in order to ensure their own safety. However, the singer questions when this constant fear and need for protection will end, and how people can live in harmony without fear.
The chorus suggests that going far away from our fears can set our spirits and souls on fire, but the singer is also aware that understanding the way things are going to be is difficult. The lyrics continue to touch on different aspects of fear, such as the uncertainty of how far human cloning will go and the fear of losing loved ones. However, the singer finds strength in the smile of another person, and promises to be there for them through whatever comes.
Overall, the lyrics to "Far Away" emphasize the desire for escape from fear and uncertainty, while recognizing that true understanding and harmony may be difficult to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
We are gifted to be scared
We have a natural ability to feel fear
We need stacks of weapons to survive
We require a large assortment of weapons to stay alive
Marching for religious reasons
Moving forward due to faith
Marching on and on to save our lives
Continuously marching forward to preserve our existence
When will it have an end
When will this struggle ever cease?
How can we live in harmony
How can we coexist peacefully?
How can I understand the way things gonna be
How can I comprehend what the future holds?
Take me far away and set my spirit higher
Transport me to a distant place and elevate my soul
Take me far away and set my soul on fire
Take me to a far-off location and fill me with passion
And I pretend to understand
Although I act as if I comprehend
Whatever comes I'll be there for you
I will stand by your side no matter what happens
Genetically influenced
Possessing traits passed down through our genes
Is our harvest how far can we go
Is what we reap determined by how much we can achieve?
Someday my own clone will come
One day an exact replica of myself will exist
Take away my wife how could I know
The loss of my spouse was unimaginable
Sometimes I feel so sad
Occasionally I experience overwhelming melancholy
Sometimes I could just go insane
At times I feel as if I may go mad
But when I see your smile it makes me strong again
However, when I see you smile, it gives me the strength to carry on
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARKUS PETER GROSSKOPF
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