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)
Kids of the Century
Helloween Lyrics
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We poison our seas
We burn down the paradise
We're stoppin' good waves
We're losin' our trees
The future looks bright ahead
I don't wonder we'll go under in this river of lies oh oh oh
We're lost in this time we create so fine
The future we already fear
Seems like no way out, seems like there's no doubt
The future looks bright ahead
We're the kids of the century we're lost in our games
No time for the memories we look in the haze
We're the kids of the century it wasn't our fault
Everything's done mum, we fall
Let's keep on crying
But sometimes I don't want to fall
I don't want to fall sometimes I don't want to fall
Every time when you look around things will smile at you
Every time when you turn around you smell the truth
But you run away from the lies you can't say
Don't run away from the lies you can't say
We're the kids of the century we're lost in our games
No time for the memories we look in the haze
We're the kids of the century it wasn't our fault
Everything's done mum, we fall
We're the kids of the century we're lost in our games
No time for the memories we look in the haze
We're the kids of the century it wasn't our fault
Everything's done mum, we fall
Let's keep on crying
But sometimes I don't want to fall
I don't want to fall sometimes I don't want to fall
No, I don't want to fall sometimes I don't want to fall
"2 Kids of the Century" by Helloween is a song about the destruction that human beings bring upon the planet and how we must take responsibility for our actions. The opening lines of the song, "We poison our hearts, we poison our seas, we burn down the paradise," are a poignant reminder of how we have damaged the earth through our own negligence. The song further stresses that the consequences of our actions can be dire, as we are destroying the very resources that we rely on to survive.
The song's chorus, "We're the kids of the century, we're lost in our games, no time for the memories, we look in the haze," further highlights how we have become so consumed with technology and our own desires that we are unable to truly appreciate the beauty of the world. The phrase "we're lost in our games" shows that we have become captivated with technological advancements and materialistic gains, forgetting about the real world and the natural environment that surrounds us.
The song's bridge, "But you run away from the lies you can't say, don't run away from the lies you can't say," is a call to action for individuals to stop ignoring the truth about the state of the planet and the devastating impact that our actions have on it. The song ends with the line, "Sometimes I don't want to fall," which could be interpreted as a desire to remain ignorant and avoid taking responsibility for the damage that has been done.
Overall, "2 Kids of the Century" urges listeners to take responsibility for the state of the planet and take action to reverse the damage before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
We poison our hearts
We're damaging ourselves emotionally and mentally
We poison our seas
We're damaging our environment, specifically the ocean
We burn down the paradise
We're destroying the beauty and wonder of the world around us
We're stoppin' good waves
We're hindering progress and creating obstacles
We're losin' our trees
We're destroying nature and the ecosystems dependent on it
The future looks bright ahead
Despite our destructive actions, we are optimistic about what's to come
I don't wonder we'll go under in this river of lies oh oh oh
We are aware that our denial and deceit will ultimately lead to a downfall
We're lost in this time we create so fine
We're caught up in our own creations and advances, losing sight of what's truly important
The future we already fear
Despite our optimism, we have apprehensions for what's to come
Seems like no way out, seems like there's no doubt
It seems like there is no solution to our current problems and no question that we're headed for disaster
We're the kids of the century we're lost in our games
We are the products of our modern, technologically advanced society and are distracted by trivialities
No time for the memories we look in the haze
We're too preoccupied with the present and the future to appreciate the past
It wasn't our fault
We refuse to take responsibility for the damage we have caused
Everything's done mum, we fall
We have irreparably damaged our world and are doomed to suffer the consequences
Let's keep on crying
We recognize the gravity of our situation and are emotionally affected by it
But sometimes I don't want to fall
We hope to avoid the catastrophic future that seems inevitable
Every time when you look around things will smile at you
Even in the midst of all the chaos and destruction, there is still beauty to be found in the world
Every time when you turn around you smell the truth
We acknowledge the reality of our situation and cannot ignore it forever
But you run away from the lies you can't say
We avoid the uncomfortable truth and instead cling to false hope and denial
We're the kids of the century it wasn't our fault
We are part of a society that has caused destruction on a global scale, but we refuse to accept responsibility
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL KISKE
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RigoStar
the most underrated Helloween album
LiberTree
Chameleon is more underrated
scostat
@LiberTree Chameleon is more overlooked, but this album is far better than Chameleon imo.
Michael McAndrew
@LiberTree yeah, chameleon ain't as bad as they say.
Matthew Fonseca
By far
Takiie
Agree!
mpaoxi
Great song! Back in the day people hated this album, saying that it was too soft and strange. I wonder what the same people think about the current Helloween releases...As far as I'm concerned this album was great and songs like this, The Chance and Someones Crying are some of the best the band even put out.
dayaftertomorrow1
I like everything Helloween recorded. From the rough, super-fast Walls, through more melodic things like Keepers I/II, both Pink Bubbles and Chameleon, and entire Deris era, where they got really "heavy". Never cared who sings/plays as long as I like it.
windy yuniansyah
This is one of their best...an energic song....
george george
Truly one of the best heavy metal songs ever exist