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)
Mr. Torture
Helloween Lyrics
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Said the sign above the entrance
Laughing as it takes you by the hand
Looking like a maniac savage
Inside you can sense the anguish
Theater of pain has just begun
With his whips and his chains
He knows just what you crave
Mr. Torture
If you're feeling alone
Then just pick up your phone
Dial eighteen double 0 Mr. Torture
Mr. Torture sells pain
Only sixty cents a minute
For his special brand of singing
Phone guaranteed to blow your mind
You can catch him on his website
Has a live chat every weeknight
Cyber-torture soon coming your way
Mr Torture sells pain
To the housewives in Spain
He knows just what they crave
Mr Torture
If you're feeling alone
Then just pick up your phone
Dial eighteen double 0 Mr. Torture
Mr Torture sells pain
Handcuffed, bounded, chained and blinded
Body, soul and mind ignited
Every sense is torn and ripped apart
He's been banned in twenty countries
Though he does it for the money
He gets pleasure from hearing you scream
Mr. Torture gives pain
With his whips and his chains
He knows just what you crave Mr. Torture
If you're feelin' alone
Then just pick up your phone
Dial eighteen double 0 Mr. Torture
Mr. Torture sells pain
The song "Mr. Torture" by Helloween is a dark and chilling depiction of a man who sells pain and torture for profit. The lyrics paint a picture of a sadistic individual who enjoys inflicting physical pain and mental anguish on his victims. The song's opening lines of "Welcome to the torture chamber, said the sign above the entrance, laughing as it takes you by the hand" describe the ominous and foreboding atmosphere of the torture chamber.
The song continues with the description of Mr. Torture, who knows just what his victims crave and how to inflict the most pain with his whips and chains. The lyrics suggest that his services are popular and that even housewives in Spain are willing to pay for his brand of pain. The line "He gets pleasure from hearing you scream" is particularly disturbing and highlights the twisted and sadistic nature of the character.
The chorus of the song, "Mr. Torture gives pain, with his whips and his chains, he knows just what you crave, Mr. Torture" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the twisted and perverse nature of the character. The song's ending lines of "Mr. Torture sells pain" drive home the message that this man is not just a sadistic individual but also a businessman who profits from other people's suffering.
Overall, "Mr. Torture" is a haunting and unsettling song that explores the darkest elements of human nature. It is a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to our darkest desires and the dangers of unchecked greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the torture chamber
You have entered a place that causes pain and suffering.
Said the sign above the entrance
There is a sign that warns you of the torture that lies ahead.
Laughing as it takes you by the hand
The person leading you into this place finds pleasure in your suffering.
Looking like a maniac savage
The person in charge of the torture seems insane and dangerous.
Inside you can sense the anguish
As soon as you enter, you can feel the pain and suffering that will come.
Theater of pain has just begun
This is just the beginning of the torment you will experience.
Mr. Torture gives pain
The person in charge of the torture inflicts pain on his victims.
With his whips and his chains
He uses tools like whips and chains to cause physical harm.
He knows just what you crave
He understands your desire for pain and uses it against you.
If you're feeling alone
If you feel isolated and alone, he will exploit that vulnerability.
Then just pick up your phone
He offers his torture services through a phone line.
Dial eighteen double 0 Mr. Torture
Call his phone line to access his torture services.
Mr. Torture sells pain
He makes money off of people's desire for pain and suffering.
Only sixty cents a minute
He charges a cheap rate to lure people into his services.
For his special brand of singing
He employs a unique technique to make his torture more unbearable.
Phone guaranteed to blow your mind
He promises that his torture techniques will be intense and unforgettable.
You can catch him on his website
He advertises his torture services on his website for easy access.
Has a live chat every weeknight
He offers live chat support to those who want more information about his services.
Cyber-torture soon coming your way
He plans to expand his torture services to include online torture methods.
To the housewives in Spain
He targets a specific demographic, such as married women in Spain.
Handcuffed, bounded, chained and blinded
He goes to great lengths to physically restrain his victims during torture.
Body, soul and mind ignited
He aims to attack every aspect of his victim's being.
Every sense is torn and ripped apart
He tortures his victims in such a way that every sense is affected and damaged.
He's been banned in twenty countries
He has faced legal action and been outlawed in many parts of the world.
Though he does it for the money
Despite the harmful nature of his work, he continues for financial gain.
He gets pleasure from hearing you scream
He enjoys the sound of his victim's pain and terror.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ULI KUSCH
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