Paint a new World
Helloween Lyrics


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We all know the feeling, it´s frightenin' sometimes
When we catch the news on the radio
Death, war, destruction, limitless pain
All the tears that have been cried

Time is running, years gone by
No one to break the silence
What we do is what we get
We harvest what we've sown

Poles are melting, holes in the sky
Woods are on fire
Scary pollution, our world´s gonna die
Look what we do, it's madness

I paint a new world
Colors of magic are brightenin'
Paint a new world
Moon sun and stars are risin'

I paint a new world
Magical brushes will lighten
A tame new world
Earth, wind, fire and sea

I hear all those voices, I see all the signs
Of killing, rape, forced conformity
Hedonism, decay, deaf dumb and blind
Where do we go from here

Time is running, years gone by
No one to break the silence
What we do is what we get
We harvest what we've sown

Who will wage the next few wars
Wreak havoc on the masses
Politics, religion soaked up with lies
See what we do? It's madness

I paint a new world
Colors of magic are brightenin'
Paint a new world
Moon sun and stars are risin'

I paint a new world
Magical brushes will lighten




A tame new world
Earth, wind, fire and sea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Helloween's song Paint a new World echo the despair and frustration that many of us feel as we witness the relentless destruction of the world around us. The lyrics express a sense of helplessness in the face of human greed and ignorance. The first verse serves as a reminder of the constant barrage of negative news that we encounter every day. The things we hear about - death, war, destruction, and pain - are all results of human action. The second verse continues to highlight the grave effects of human action. The poles are melting, forests are burning, pollution is rampant, and the world is on the brink of destruction. The line "Look what we do, it's madness" drives home the point that we have become the architects of our own destruction.


The chorus offers a glimmer of hope. In a world that seems lost to darkness, the singer dares to dream of a new world. The image painted is one of magic, color, and light. The new world is one where the earth, wind, fire, and sea are tame and work in harmony. The second half of the chorus invokes the power of art to conjure this new world. The singer is using the metaphor of painting to suggest that we have the power to create a new reality, to see the world in a different light, and to imagine a future that is both sustainable and desirable. The final verse alludes to our collective responsibility to do something, to stand up against the powers that be and work towards a better future. The line "See what we do? It's madness" serves as a call to action, urging us to become agents of change and to demand that those in power take action before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

We all know the feeling, it´s frightenin' sometimes
It's a scary feeling that we all sometimes experience


When we catch the news on the radio
Especially when we listen to the news on the radio


Death, war, destruction, limitless pain
The endless amount of negative events such as death, war, and destruction that cause great pain


All the tears that have been cried
All of the sadness and tears that have been shed as a result of these negative events


Time is running, years gone by
Time is passing by quickly and each year goes by faster than the last


No one to break the silence
No one takes action to change things and stop the negativity from continuing


What we do is what we get
The consequences of our actions determine what we will receive in return


We harvest what we've sown
We receive the results of the seeds that we have sown


Poles are melting, holes in the sky
The polar ice caps are melting, and there are holes appearing in the ozone layer


Woods are on fire
Forests are burning


Scary pollution, our world´s gonna die
Pollution is extremely concerning and could lead to the destruction of our planet if not addressed soon


Look what we do, it's madness
We are responsible for our actions and it is crazy to let things get so out of control


I paint a new world
The singer wants to create a new, better world


Colors of magic are brightenin'
This new world has vibrant and magical colors that are coming to life


Moon sun and stars are risin'
The moon, sun, and stars are appearing in this new world as it comes to life


Magical brushes will lighten
The tools used to create this new world are magical and powerful


A tame new world
This new world will be peaceful and controlled


Earth, wind, fire and sea
The new world is comprised of the elements of earth, wind, fire, and sea


I hear all those voices, I see all the signs
The singer is aware of all the negative events and signs of destruction happening in the world


Of killing, rape, forced conformity
These negative events include murder, rape, and the pressure to conform to societal norms


Hedonism, decay, deaf dumb and blind
Other negative forces at play in the world include the pursuit of pleasure, decay, and ignorance


Where do we go from here
The singer is questioning what the future holds with all of the turmoil and destruction happening


Who will wage the next few wars
The singer is concerned and wondering who will be the ones to start more wars


Wreak havoc on the masses
Those who start wars cause destruction and chaos for the general population


Politics, religion soaked up with lies
The corrupt nature of politics and religion is characterized by deception and falsehoods




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL WEIKATH, SASCHA GERSTNER

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Lyrics ⬇️


We all know the feeling, it´s frightenin' sometimes
When we catch the news on the radio
Death, war,destruction, limitless pain
All the tears that have been cried

Time is running, years gone by
Noone to break the silence
What we do is what we get
We harvest what we´ve sown

Poles are melting, holes in the sky
Woods are on fire
Scary pollution, our world´s gonna die
Look what we do
It´s madness


I paint a new world
Colours of magic are brightenin'
Paint a new world
Moon sun and stars are risin'
I paint a new world
Magical brushes will lighten
A tame new world
Earth, wind, fire and sea

I hear all those voices, I see all the signs
Of killing, rape, forced conformity
Hedonism, decay, deaf dumb and blind
Where do we go from here

Time is running, years gone by
Noone to break the silence
What we do is what we get
We harvest what we´ve sown

Who will wage the next few wars
Wreak havoc on the masses
Politics, religion soaked up with lies
See what we do?
It´s madness

I paint a new world
Colours of magic are brightenin'
Paint a new world
Moon sun and stars are risin'
I paint a new world
Magical brushes will lighten
A tame new world
Earth, wind, fire and sea



Dexter Lee

We all know the feeling, it's frightenin' sometimes
When we catch the news on the radio
Death, war,destruction, limitless pain
All the tears that have been cried

Time is running, years gone by
No one to break the silence
What we do is what we get
We harvest what we've sown

Poles are melting, holes in the sky
Woods are on fire
Scary pollution, our world's gonna die
Look what we do
It's madness

I paint a new world
Colours of magic are brightenin'
Paint a new world
Moon sun and stars are risin'
I paint a new world
Magical brushes will lighten
A tame new world
Earthwind, fire and sea

I hear all those voices, I see all the signs
Of killing, rape, forced conformity
Hedonism, decay, deaf dumb and blind
Where do we go from here

Time is running, years gone by
No one to break the silence
What we do is what we get
We harvest what we've sown

Who will wage the next few wars
Wreak havoc on the masses
Politics, religion soaked up with lies
See what we do?
It's madness

I paint a new world
Colours of magic are brightenin'
Paint a new world
Moon sun and stars are risin'
I paint a new world
Magical brushes will lighten
A tame new world
Earthwind, fire and sea



All comments from YouTube:

Nickolaus Pacione

Helloween hasn't lost their edge since Keeper of the Seven Keys. This band fucking rocks.

Gerulphos Niđhöggr

Great song, it reminds me "Before the war" (The time of the oath, 1996). Nice lyrics and music, we cant expect less from Helloween.

Jamez P

this is actually a song about the world
that one you mentioned is just based on a prophercy by Nostradamus

DTpower91

Impresionante!!!! Una de las mejores canciones q he escuchado!! Potencia, rapidez y voz perfectos, cancion super recomendable!! Una de las mejores de Helloween. Esta bien saber q no han perdido su esencia mas cañera. Pa los q les haya gustado esta cancion recomiendo Deliver Us From Temptation. Energetic and powerfull song!! I Recommended Deliver Us From Temptation. One of the best Andi's vocals performance.

Caio Ariel

this song shows what the band is still capable and that they still making the most perfect songs of heavy metal! KEEP ROCKING HELLOWEEN!!

Citra Ayu Kusumawardhani

Aggressive sounds and very intense lyrics!! Great job Sascha and Michael!!

Jaroslav Beneš

Tohle je to pravé-ořechové👍👍👍

Mike Ford

My favorite album. Believe it is WAY underrated. In fact this song and album made me personally put Helloween on top of my playlist. Similar to Anthrax "Worship Music" got me back into Anthrax. Yet that album is also hard to find on music services. Probably some label crap.

Blayne Greiner

It is one of my favorites as well, with this song being one of my all time favorites. Severely underrated album.

Charrua Celeste

Yes this and better than raw are two underrated albums

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