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)
Long Live The King
Helloween Lyrics
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It should have been summer
It will start to rain
It's just not fair
But we are insane
We wait for the thunder
We wait for the pain
With open hair
Now explodes the air
Ohohohohohohoh
Ohohohohohohoh
Long live the king
Long live the king
We shout every line
We bang to the metal
Some call out his name
He makes the sign
Now the stage is on fire
Now explodes the air
Ohohohohohohoh
Ohohohohohohoh
Long live the king
Long live the king
You got to feel the spirit
Got to hear the Les Paul
You got to feel the action
Got to ride the death wall
Giving in it
Giving in it
Giving in it all
Giving in it
Giving in it
Giving in it all
The curtain is down
We scream like one choir
Emotions go wild
I shake my hair
Now the stage is on fire
Now explodes the air
Ohohohohohohoh
Ohohohohohohoh
Long live the king
Long live the king
The lyrics to Helloween's song "Long Live The King" depicts the energy, excitement, and devotion that fans have for their favorite heavy metal band and their lead singer or "king." Despite waiting in the cold and rain, fans eagerly await the start of the concert, anticipating the thunder and pain that they associate with heavy metal music. When the band takes the stage, the fans explode with energy, shouting every line and banging to the music. The lyrics suggest that, to truly experience the spirit of heavy metal, one must feel the power of the music through the guitar and drums, ride the "death wall" of the mosh pit, and give it all they've got. The song ends with the fans screaming as one choir, their emotions running wild, and the lead singer's hair shaking with the energy of the performance.
Overall, "Long Live The King" celebrates the intense, raw energy of heavy metal as a genre, while also acknowledging the unique connection that fans have with their favorite bands and the cathartic release that can come from being part of a concert crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
I wait in the cold
I'm waiting outside in the cold for something to happen
It should have been summer
It feels like it should be warm out, but it's not
It will start to rain
I know it's going to rain soon
It's just not fair
This situation isn't fair or right
But we are insane
Despite this, we keep waiting because we're passionate and devoted
We wait for the thunder
We're waiting for something exciting and dramatic to happen
We wait for the pain
We're willing to endure whatever comes our way
With open hair
We're ready for anything with our hair down and free
Now the stage is on fire
The performance is starting and it's intense
Now explodes the air
The atmosphere is electric and explosive
Long live the king
We're celebrating and honoring someone special, the king
We shout every line
We're singing along and passionate about every word
We bang to the metal
We're really getting into the heavy metal music
Some call out his name
We're excited and cheering for the king
He makes the sign
The king acknowledges us and does a gesture we recognize
You got to feel the spirit
To truly appreciate this experience, you need to feel the energy and passion
Got to hear the Les Paul
You have to listen to the sound of the Les Paul guitar to fully appreciate the music
You got to feel the action
The performance is more than just music, it's a visceral experience
Got to ride the death wall
You need to be willing to take risks and push the boundaries
Giving in it
We're completely immersed in the experience
Giving in it all
We're giving it everything we've got and fully committed
The curtain is down
The show is over
We scream like one choir
We're all cheering together and united in our enthusiasm
Emotions go wild
Everyone is feeling intense emotions and excitement
I shake my hair
I'm letting loose and celebrating with abandon
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.