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)
Head Against The Wall
Helloween Lyrics
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Will you offer me your helping hand
And will you cross the void and speak your little words
Rush, I'm beggin' you, it hurts
It hurts, it hurts, it hurts
I'm standing back against the wall
Dare I to move I got to fall
I close my eyes forever
May not turn left, may not turn right
I sense a gap to every side
I'm standing back against the wall
Back against the wall
Get back!
Get back!
I can hear it coming closer now
Blaring silence of the dark below
Under my feet I feel it slide like sand
A frequent crushing down again, again, again and again
I'm standing back against the wall
Dare I to move I got to fall
My heart is blinded by the light
I close my eyes forever
May not turn left, may not turn right
I sense a gap to every side
I'm standing back against the wall
Back against the wall
Will you cross the void of pride
Then speak the words
Rush, I'm beggin' you, it hurts
It hurts, it hurts, yes it hurts
I'm standing back against the wall
Dare I to move I got to fall
My heart is blinded by the light
I close my eyes forever
May not turn left, may not turn right
I sense a gap to every side
I'm standing back against the wall
Back against the wall
Get back!
Back against the wall
Get back!
Back against the wall
The lyrics to Helloween's song "Head Against The Wall" are a reflection of the singer's despair and feelings of being trapped. He seeks the help of a friend, begging them to cross the void of pride and offer a helping hand. The wall he is up against represents a boundary that he cannot cross, and moving even a little bit causes him to fall. He feels blinded by the light, unable to see a way out of his situation. The crushing weight of his circumstance can be felt in the repetition of the phrase "it hurts" throughout the song, which highlights the emotional pain the singer is enduring.
The frequent crushing down that the singer feels could represent the persistence of his circumstances, with every attempt to move resulting in failure. The blaring silence of the dark below could represent the unknown or the fear of what lies ahead. However, the chorus serves as a glimmer of hope, with the friend's offer to help and the repetition of "back against the wall," which serves as a reminder to keep fighting.
Overall, "Head Against The Wall" is a powerful depiction of the pain and confusion that can come with feeling trapped and hopeless, while also highlighting the importance of friendship and seeking help when needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see now where I stand, my friend
Asking if the listener understands the singer's current situation
Will you offer me your helping hand
Requesting for assistance from the listener
And will you cross the void and speak your little words
Asking if the listener can overcome their pride and give supportive words
Rush, I'm beggin' you, it hurts
Urgently requesting for help because the situation is causing pain
It hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Reinforcing the fact that the situation is causing pain
I'm standing back against the wall
Feeling trapped and unable to move forward
Dare I to move I got to fall
Risking failure if the singer attempts to do anything
My heart is blinded by the light
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to see the way forward
I close my eyes forever
Metaphorically giving up and accepting defeat
May not turn left, may not turn right
Having no clear path to take
I sense a gap to every side
Feeling like the singer is surrounded by obstacles
Get back!
Commanding someone or something to move away
I can hear it coming closer now
Feeling impending doom approaching
Blaring silence of the dark below
The ominous silence before something bad happens
Under my feet I feel it slide like sand
Sensing instability and uncertainty
A frequent crushing down again, again, again and again
Experiencing repeated failures or setbacks
Will you cross the void of pride
Asking if the listener can overcome their pride to help
Then speak the words
Encouraging the listener to provide supportive words
Get back!
Repeating the command for something or someone to move away
Back against the wall
Feeling cornered and trapped
Get back!
Continuing to command something or someone to move away
Back against the wall
Reiterating the feeling of being trapped and helpless
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DERIS, MICHAEL WEIKATH
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