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)
Make Fire Catch The Fly
Helloween Lyrics
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I told myself
I’ll play with fire
Never again
I’ll come too close to this desire
My melted wings have just healed
When my faceted eyes are bound in fascination
Never say never say
Never again
Alright
It’s my last flight
Must go on and on
Until I die
Tonight
Into the light
Must go on and on
One last sigh
Make fire catch the fly
Never again
But just tonight
I heed the calling
This could be the end
I won’t regret then when I’m falling
My melted wings have just healed
But my little mind is bound in fascination
Never say never say
Never again
Never again
Alright
It’s my last flight
Must go on and on
Till I die
Tonight
Into the light
Must go on and on
One last sigh
Make fire catch the fly
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Alright
It’s my last flight
Must go on and on
Until I die
Tonight
Into the light
Must go on and on
One last sigh
Make fire catch the fly
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Catch the fly
Make fire catch the fly
The lyrics to Helloween's song "Make Fire Catch The Fly" speak of temptation and the desire to push boundaries, despite the risks involved. The singer admits to himself that he had promised not to play with fire again, after having been burned and hurt in the past. However, he finds himself drawn to the very thing he had sworn off, and acknowledges the danger inherent in this desire. The metaphor of melting wings refers to the story of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. The singer recognizes that he is in a dangerous situation, but cannot resist the pull of something he finds fascinating.
The repeated refrain of "never again" highlights the singer's internal conflict between his desire and his better judgment. He knows that he shouldn't be taking this risk, but feels compelled to do so anyway. The lines "It’s my last flight/Must go on and on/Until I die" suggest a sense of fatalism and resignation to the consequences of the singer's choices. In the end, he decides to "make fire catch the fly", risking everything for the thrill of the moment.
Overall, "Make Fire Catch The Fly" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to temptations that we know are risky or unhealthy. It acknowledges that these desires can be alluring and difficult to resist, but ultimately warns against the potential consequences of playing with fire.
Line by Line Meaning
Never again
I promise to myself that I will never put myself in this situation again
I told myself
I made a personal commitment to avoid the dangers of this situation
I’ll play with fire
I will take risks that could lead to trouble
I’ll come too close to this desire
I will allow my desires to take control, even if the outcome could be detrimental
My melted wings have just healed
I have recovered from a previous failure and am now stronger
When my faceted eyes are bound in fascination
I am captivated and entranced by the allure of danger
Never say never say
I may break my promise to myself
Alright
Here we go
It’s my last flight
This is my final chance to succeed
Must go on and on
I must persevere despite the risks
Until I die
I am willing to pay the ultimate price for my actions
Tonight
This is the moment I have been waiting for
Into the light
I am moving towards something that could either be beneficial or destructive
One last sigh
I acknowledge the risks I am taking and accepting the potential consequences
Make fire catch the fly
Take risks and achieve great things
But just tonight
Even though I promised myself I wouldn't do this again, I cannot resist
I heed the calling
I am following my inner desires, even if it means ignoring warning signs
This could be the end
I am aware of the dangers and risks, but still willing to proceed
I won’t regret then when I’m falling
Even if I suffer the consequences of my actions, I will not feel remorse
But my little mind is bound in fascination
I am captivated by the allure of danger, despite the risks
Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire
Emphasizing the powerful, intense nature of the situation
Catch the fly
Seize the opportunity and aim for greatness, even if it comes with risks
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DERIS
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