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)
Helloween / Don't Run For Cover
Helloween Lyrics
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Avoid the daylight
Give in, won't win
No try to make it right
Why don't you stop crying
Stop your painful dying
Why don't you give your life a sense
One game, one aim
But you're always sleeping
One light so bright
In darkness you're creeping
Why don't you use your head
Step out of your warm bed
And stop being on anxious rat
Run, for your destination
Fly, to the sun
Don't give a damn what the people may say
It's like a chain on your leg
When you always look back
If you don't risk anything one day you'll pay
[Chorus]
Don't run for cover
Don't cry alone
Make a step on your stairway
One step closer to what you live for
Don't run for cover
Don't throw away
The only chance that you got
To be the fire in a hot life you choose
No pride, no right?
In your heart is more strength
You know, I know
Your destiny's in your hand
Now you have this time
To survive don't be blind
In this world where so many can't see
Bridge:
Try, to catch the key
Make, that you can see
The light of your life your way to go
[Chorus]
Run, for your destination
Fly, to the sun
Don't give a damn what the people may say
It's like a chain on your leg
When you always look back
If you don't risk anything one day you'll pay
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Helloween's "Don't Run For Cover" urge the listener to take control of their life and stop hiding from their true potential. The song speaks to someone who is afraid to take risks, and is avoiding the light of day by staying in the dark. The lyrics challenge the listener to step out of their comfort zone and stop being an anxious rat, to begin running toward their destination and stop crying alone. The chorus insists that it's essential to take one step closer to what they live for and not to throw away the only chance they have to be the fire in a hot life they choose. The lyrics demand the listener to make the most of the time they have and not be blind to the world where so many can't see. In the bridge, the singer commands the listener to try and catch the key to the light of their life and the way to go.
"Don't Run For Cover" is a song that tells the defeatist that they have the power to change their life. It has a strong message with the motivational undertones. The song encourages people not to allow fear and anxiety to overshadow their lives, but to take control and live in the light. It tells the listener to embrace risk-taking and adventure since it pays off.
Line by Line Meaning
You hide, won't fight
You avoid confrontation
Avoid the daylight
You shy away from challenges
Give in, won't win
You surrender instead of persevering
No try to make it right
You don't attempt to fix your mistakes
Why don't you stop crying
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
Stop your painful dying
Stop torturing yourself mentally and emotionally
Why don't you give your life a sense
Find purpose in your life
One game, one aim
Have a single-minded focus
But you're always sleeping
You're not taking action
One light so bright
One opportunity shining before you
In darkness you're creeping
You're hesitant and indecisive
Why don't you use your head
Think logically and rationally
Step out of your warm bed
Get out of your comfort zone
And stop being on anxious rat
Stop being overly anxious about things
Run, for your destination
Start moving towards your goal
Fly, to the sun
Aim high
Don't give a damn what the people may say
Ignore naysayers
It's like a chain on your leg
Holding you back
When you always look back
Reflecting on your past mistakes too much
If you don't risk anything one day you'll pay
You won't reap the rewards if you don't take chances
Make a step on your stairway
Take a step towards your success
One step closer to what you live for
One step closer to achieving your dream
Don't throw away
Don't waste
The only chance that you got
Your one opportunity
To be the fire in a hot life you choose
To be the driving force in your own life
No pride, no right?
Do you have self-respect? Do you deserve success?
In your heart is more strength
You have the capacity for greatness
You know, I know
Both of us understand
Your destiny's in your hand
You control your own future
Now you have this time
An opportunity has presented itself
To survive don't be blind
To overcome, don't ignore the opportunity
In this world where so many can't see
The world can be ruthless, don't fall into that
Try, to catch the key
Strive to unlock your potential
Make, that you can see
Develop your ability to see things differently
The light of your life your way to go
Find your way forward
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: MICHAEL KISKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jitube6663
You hide, won't fight
Avoid the daylight
Give in, won't win
No try to make it right
Why don't you stop crying
Stop your painful dying
Why don't you give your life a sense
One game, one aim
But you're always sleeping
One light so bright
In darkness you're creeping
Why don't you use your head
Step out of your warm bed
And stop being on anxious rat
Run - for your destination
Fly - to the sun
Don't give a damn what the people may say
It's like a chain on your leg
When you always look back
If you don't risk anything one day you'll pay
Don't run for cover
Don't cry alone
Make a step on your stairway
One step closer to what you live for
Don't run for cover
Don't throw away
The only chance that you got
To be the fire in a hot life you choose
No pride, no right ?
In your heart is more strength
You know, I know
Your destiny's in your hand
Now you have this time
To survive don't be blind
In this world where so many can't see
Try - to catch the key
Make - that you can see
The light of your life your way to go
@jpscreams65
What the fuck song is this?
I've never heard it, nor even aware of it, an I've been following Helloween for decades.
I'm blown away.
@andrescarrerocardenas9477
michael kiske is one of my favorites singers of all time
@raditzpedro5968
He is noble
@KM-sr71
He, Dio, Dickinson, Halford and Geoff Tate are best 5 for me
@crislainesantos1757
I love Michael
@leosidharta6723
Me and my band ever played this song.
What a nice rockin' memory.
@jitube6663
You hide, won't fight
Avoid the daylight
Give in, won't win
No try to make it right
Why don't you stop crying
Stop your painful dying
Why don't you give your life a sense
One game, one aim
But you're always sleeping
One light so bright
In darkness you're creeping
Why don't you use your head
Step out of your warm bed
And stop being on anxious rat
Run - for your destination
Fly - to the sun
Don't give a damn what the people may say
It's like a chain on your leg
When you always look back
If you don't risk anything one day you'll pay
Don't run for cover
Don't cry alone
Make a step on your stairway
One step closer to what you live for
Don't run for cover
Don't throw away
The only chance that you got
To be the fire in a hot life you choose
No pride, no right ?
In your heart is more strength
You know, I know
Your destiny's in your hand
Now you have this time
To survive don't be blind
In this world where so many can't see
Try - to catch the key
Make - that you can see
The light of your life your way to go
@raditzpedro5968
This song is a drug. Remember Ingo
@Lassxx
Adore the old Helloween
@redzuanwakiman3031
Fav song