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)

He's a Woman She's a Man
Helloween Lyrics

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I saw it walkin' lonely down the street
Cool like the cat, like crazy dream
I looked twice again, I can't believe
It turned around right then
And looked at me
I said oh no, it really couldn't be
It was a man, it was a woman, too

He's a woman, she's a man
He's a woman, she's a (woman)

I think it really came from far away
I'm feeling head uptight so I have to stay
It takes my hand and says come on, let's go
We're goin' home, she asked me to stay
He starts to move, she starts to play
I need a body, why not you

He's a woman, she's a man
He's a woman, she's a (woman)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Helloween's song "He's a Woman She's a Man" are full of interesting twists and turns. The song begins with the singer seeing someone walking down the street who appears to be both a man and a woman. The lyrics describe this person as cool and dreamlike, making it clear that the singer is both intrigued and confused by them. As the person turns and looks at the singer, the confusion only grows deeper.

Despite the initial shock, the person begins to lead the singer away from the crowded street and towards their home. As they walk, the singer's head starts to spin from the strange situation. However, the mysterious person takes their hand and begins to playfully move and dance around. At this point, the lyrics become more sexual in nature, with the singer expressing a desire for the person's body.

The song as a whole seems to be exploring themes of sexuality and fluidity. The lyrics play with the idea of a person who is both male and female, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations. At the same time, the song also touches on themes of desire and attraction, exploring the ways in which people can be drawn to one another despite their differences.

Overall, "He's a Woman She's a Man" is a complex and intriguing song that plays with these themes in a playful and compelling way.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw it walkin' lonely down the street
I saw someone walking by themselves down the street

Cool like the cat, like crazy dream
Confident and self-assured, almost surreal

I looked twice again, I can't believe
I had to double-take because I couldn't believe what I was seeing

It turned around right then And looked at me
The person turned around and made eye contact with me

I said oh no, it really couldn't be
I expressed disbelief

It was a man, it was a woman, too
The person was both male and female

I think it really came from far away
I have the sense that this person is not from around here

I'm feeling head uptight so I have to stay
I'm feeling nervous and uneasy, so I need to stick around and figure out what's going on

It takes my hand and says come on, let's go
The person took my hand and invited me to go somewhere with them

We're goin' home, she asked me to stay
They're taking me to their home and asking me to stay

He starts to move, she starts to play
The person's masculine and feminine sides are both coming out in their behavior

I need a body, why not you
The person is propositioning me for physical intimacy

He's a woman, she's a man He's a woman, she's a (woman)
The person has both a masculine and feminine identity

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RUDOLF SCHENKER, KLAUS MEINE, HERMAN RAREBELL

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Comments from YouTube:

werewolftoby

7y↑17

Probably Scorpions' most metal song, and a terrific version by Helloween.

Axoloth Punto

4y↑2

And China White?

JLB Matekoni

@kevin heath without him there could have been no show at all!

satja79

5y↑3

And Alien Nation?

kevin heath

6y↑9

The Sails of Charon is up there as well... Virgin Killer... Dark Lady... Another Piece of Meat... Don't Make No Promises... Blackout.. Now.... Dyamite.... We Let It Rock.... Hit Between the Eyes.... but it's definitely one of their heavier ones. Most of the songs that were co-written by Herman were true stories about him chasing tail and the strange things that he'd get himself into. One dimensional lyrics and drumming. But they're the songs many Fans look forward to hearing. I have nothing against the guy... but Scorps shows got better when he left in 96.

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