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)
Revelation
Helloween Lyrics
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Afraid what we will find
Once again since Jesus Christ
The stars look down on mankind
Revelation
Overcome creation
False illusions
Whatever we awaited
Charity and hatred
Whatever we awaited
Will arise
It's revelation
Revelation
Power and prosperity
It won't be like before
Name, rank and authority
Not counting anymore
Revelation
Overcome creation
False illusions
Fade and die
Whatever we awaited
Charity and hatred
Whatever we awaited
Will arise
It's revelation
Revelation
Bemoan your words
Bemoan your deeds
Repent your thoughts of lies
Attain your sword
Attain your shield
Defend the sense of life
Bemoan your hate
Repent your greed
Improve your rotten seed
Pray for the child
Though born just by a fraud and a whore
Pray for the child
Who won't know what it's crying for
Revelation
Overcome creation
False illusions
Fade and die
Whatever we awaited
Charity and hatred
Whatever we awaited
Will arise
It's revelation
Revelation
The song "Revelation" by Helloween echoes themes of the end of time, humanity's fear of the unknown, and the idea of a divine judgement day. The opening lines "Now we chase the end of time, Afraid what we will find" suggests that mankind's obsession with unraveling the mysteries of the world and predicting what the future holds is futile, as it leads to fear and uncertainty. The song then references Jesus Christ, indicating that this isn't the first time mankind has faced such fears, and that the stars have always watched over humanity, seemingly indifferent to its struggles.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of a "Revelation," suggesting that one day, the ultimate truth about existence will be revealed, and all false illusions will be stripped away. The lyrics "Whatever we awaited, Charity and hatred, Will arise" suggests that all our actions will have consequences and will lead to either love or hate. The following verse highlights that even the rich and the powerful will not be able to escape this judgment, that "Name, rank, and authority are not counting anymore."
The final verse urges people to reflect on their actions and seek redemption before it is too late. The lines "Bemoan your words, Bemoan your deeds, Repent your thoughts of lies" emphasizes the importance of owning up to one's mistakes and seeking to rectify them. The inclusion of a reference to a "child" born of a "fraud and a whore" highlights the idea of the innocent suffering for the sins of others. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, "It's revelation, Revelation," reiterating that the truth about existence will one day be revealed.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we chase the end of time
We are living in uncertain times, where the world could end at any moment.
Afraid what we will find
We are scared about what we will discover when the end finally comes.
Once again since Jesus Christ
In a similar manner to when Jesus was alive, we continue to be watched over by the stars above us.
The stars look down on mankind
We remain constantly observed by the stars and planets above us, as if under a celestial microscope.
Revelation
The end of the world is fast approaching.
Overcome creation
The apocalypse will defeat all of mankind's creations.
False illusions
All illusions and deceptions will be shattered by the end times.
Fade and die
The things we believed in will cease to exist.
Whatever we awaited
All the things we were looking forward to will finally come to pass.
Charity and hatred
The good things we've done and the bad things we've done will all be revealed.
Will arise
Everything we have been waiting for will finally happen.
Power and prosperity
Wealth and success will no longer hold the importance that they once did.
It won't be like before
Things will be different; the old ways will not work anymore.
Name, rank and authority
Titles and positions will no longer matter in the grand scheme of things.
Not counting anymore
What we held to be important in the past will be rendered insignificant.
Bemoan your words
Regret the things you said that were untrue or hurtful.
Bemoan your deeds
Wish that you had conducted yourself in a better, more righteous way.
Repent your thoughts of lies
Feel sorry for having had deceitful or dishonest thoughts.
Attain your sword
Arm yourself with your beliefs in order to combat the coming end times.
Attain your shield
Protect yourself with your faith in order to withstand the coming catastrophe.
Defend the sense of life
Stand up for the sanctity of life and fight to preserve it.
Bemoan your hate
Regret the times that you allowed yourself to be consumed with rage and hatred.
Repent your greed
Feel sorry for having pursued wealth and material possessions excessively.
Improve your rotten seed
Become a better person; work to change your bad habits and tendencies.
Pray for the child
Offer your prayers and thoughts for the innocent and uninvolved.
Though born just by a fraud and a whore
Despite their unlucky circumstance.
Who won't know what it's crying for
Who will suffer and not understand why.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DERIS, ULI KUSCH
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@danielsan2142
Best song released by Helloween in the Andi Deris era. Pure art, absolute masterpiece!
@Sasox
Composed by Uli Kusch.
@fuutaroututor8661
One of the best songs Helloween ever made. I love the ways Deris sings on Better Than Raw.
@cern999
Drum master class by Uli Kusch. Hands down, this drumming is in another level
@andersondefreitas3543
Drum master class by Uli Kusch. amazing guitar solos as well! One of Best song released by Helloween in the Andi Deris era.
@alyssonhell9289
impressing how Uli Kusch can bring magic back to Helloween's drums after the death of Ingo Schwichtenberg.
@redwanderers4227
Best track from Better Than Raw. Epic from the frist minute til the last second!
@LuisPerez-np7kk
Uli Kusch composed this song… great job.
@vnegentsov
Actually all songs in this album that are credited to Uli Kusch are Kusch + Grapow. But due to the scancals between Weikath and Grapow growing ... The album is almost recorded without Grapow seeing Weikath using playback and mixing. A technique that was not common these years (1997-1998). Now in the Covid days it's a common practice but then it was not.
@matshovelkicker6716
easily top 5 Helloween master tracks