Heaven tells no lies
Helloween Lyrics


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I could go a step ahead and try
Harder than before but I deny
Always when I try a step
Something's gonna hold me back

Back to where I started
I just bump my head instead
Better leave me here all on my own
Better leave me or become my clone

Everyone who grabbed my hand
Fell into the same wasteland
Don't try to convince me
With your optimistic smile

I'd need a shotgun in my dreams tonight
To terminate my rotten side
Just need one shot into the center of my hate
To light the darkness and run free from that old spell

I don't know if hell or paradise
Belong together or if heaven tells no lies
You role the dice, you know the price
Is higher than you can afford

Beware of what you might see
Can you trust your blinded eyes?
I don't know if heaven tells no lies

Black is white and colors turn to gray
What was close is drifting far away
Just now right's already wrong
What turns weak was never strong
Can I kill the demon without blowing out my mind?

I'd need a shotgun in my dreams tonight
To terminate my rotten side
Just need one shot into the center of my hate
To light the darkness and run free from that old spell

I don't know if hell or paradise
Belong together or if heaven tells no lies
You role the dice, you know the price
Is higher than you can afford

Beware of what you might see
Can you trust your blinded eyes?
I don't know if heaven tells no lies

I will return, you have to burn
Abide my vision, you no longer keep me bound




I will be back, I will attack
In my religion I will make you hell hound drown

Overall Meaning

The song "Heaven tells no lies" by Helloween is a reflective work of personal struggle with inner demons and self-doubt, leading the singer to question the validity of polarizing beliefs such as heaven and hell. The opening lines suggest the singer's reluctance to step out of his comfort zone and try harder due to past failures and fears of being held back. He contemplates his inability to change and see things optimistically, rejecting anyone who tries to convince him otherwise. The singer describes the conflict between his positive and negative sides, identifying his dark side as a demon that needs to be "terminated." He is unsure of the truth behind the beliefs he has been taught, leaving him uncertain of what is real or not.


The chorus highlights the dilemma of whether heaven and hell are opposite states or two sides of the same coin, with the consequences of one's choices being the ultimate price paid. The singer is aware that the price he has to pay might be too high for him to bear, but he is uncertain if what he sees is real or just an illusion. The lyrics express the turmoil and confusion of often being uncertain which side to choose and whether the path taken will lead to redemption or punishment.


The bridge of the song explores the confusion of the singer's world, where black is white, and colors turn to grey, where right becomes wrong, and weak was never strong. He questions if he can defeat his inner demon without losing his sanity, and if his progress will be a downward spiral. The song closes on the note that the singer will be back to overcome his struggles and confront his fears with a newfound resolve.


Line by Line Meaning

I could go a step ahead and try
Despite the obstacles in my way, I am willing to push myself harder.


Harder than before but I deny
Even though I know I should try harder, I am refusing to do so.


Always when I try a step
Whenever I try to progress in life,


Something's gonna hold me back
something always obstructs me.


Back to where I started
Despite my efforts, I keep finding myself in the same situation.


I just bump my head instead
Rather than making progress, I fail and hurt myself.


Better leave me here all on my own
It's better if I am left to my own devices.


Better leave me or become my clone
If you stick around me, you'll end up just like me.


Everyone who grabbed my hand
All those who have tried to help me in the past,


Fell into the same wasteland
have ended up in the same hopeless situation as I am in.


Don't try to convince me
There's no point in trying to persuade me.


With your optimistic smile
Your optimistic attitude won't change anything for me.


I'd need a shotgun in my dreams tonight
It's so difficult to overcome my negativity that I would even need a weapon in my dreams.


To terminate my rotten side
To get rid of the negative aspects of my personality.


Just need one shot into the center of my hate
A single action to bring out the good within me.


To light the darkness and run free from that old spell
It will allow me to escape my current situation and start fresh.


I don't know if hell or paradise
I'm not sure if a good or bad outcome awaits me.


Belong together or if heaven tells no lies
Even if things seem perfect, there may still be underlying issues.


You role the dice, you know the price
You have to take risks to achieve success, but be prepared for the consequences.


Is higher than you can afford
The cost of success may be more than you are capable of paying.


Beware of what you might see
Always be careful what you choose to perceive.


Can you trust your blinded eyes?
Have caution in your judgment because you may not be seeing things clearly.


Black is white and colors turn to gray
Even things that were once certain now seem ambiguous and blurry.


What was close is drifting far away
What in the past seemed achievable is now slipping further beyond reach.


Just now right's already wrong
Something once thought to be correct is now incorrect.


What turns weak was never strong
What was originally weak never stood a chance at being strong.


Can I kill the demon without blowing out my mind?
Can I overcome my negative tendencies without damaging my sanity?


I will return, you have to burn
I will come back stronger and more determined, and you who oppose me will face the consequences.


Abide my vision, you no longer keep me bound
Accept my perspective, and you will no longer have power over me.


I will be back, I will attack
I will return with renewed vigor in order to achieve my goals.


In my religion I will make you hell hound drown
I will vanquish my enemies with the same passion and devotion as one would to their religion.




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

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