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)
Ride the Sky
Helloween Lyrics
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The hour has come to break out
Shackled and chained almost goin' insane
Set me free, set me free
Oh oh set me free
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
I have to think for myself and then act
In conformity of my own thoughts
No one should tell me what's wrong and what's right
Why don't you leave me alone
Set me free, oh oh set me free
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky, ride the sky give me wings to fly
The lyrics of Helloween’s “Ride the Sky” are about the desire to break free from imprisonment and to be able to fly freely in the sky. The opening line, “Much too long I've been a prisoner here, the hour has come to break out” express a deep desire to escape from something that has been holding the singer captive for a long time. What is holding the singer captive is not clearly defined in the song, but it could be a situation or condition that they have been in for far too long.
The chorus, “Ride the sky, ride the sky, give me wings to fly, ride the sky”, is a clear indication of what the singer desires. They are yearning for the freedom to soar in the sky, free from any kind of bondage. The song also highlights the importance of individuality and freedom of thought. Lines such as, “I have to think for myself and then act in conformity of my own thoughts, no one should tell me what's wrong and what's right, why don't you leave me alone, set me free, oh oh set me free” are a clear indication of this.
Overall, “Ride the Sky” is a song that expresses the desire for freedom and autonomy, whether that is from a physical condition or societal norms. It is a call for individuals to be able to think for themselves and live their lives the way they see fit.
Line by Line Meaning
Much too long I've been a prisoner here
I've been stuck in this situation for far too long
The hour has come to break out
It's time for me to escape and be free
Shackled and chained almost goin' insane
Being trapped has nearly driven me crazy
Set me free, set me free
Please let me go and break these chains
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'm seeking a sign to help me leave my past behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
I'll finally escape the negative forces that have held me back
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
I'll take control of my future and make my own plan
To be free and not trapped anymore
I long to be free and unrestricted
Ride the sky, ride the sky
I want to soar high and break free
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
I need the means to fly and escape my current situation
I have to think for myself and then act
I need to be able to make my own decisions and be my own person
In conformity of my own thoughts
I'll follow my own beliefs and not be swayed by others
No one should tell me what's wrong and what's right
I don't want others to dictate what's right or wrong for me
Why don't you leave me alone
I want to be left to make my own choices and take my own path
Ride the sky, ride the sky
I want to escape and be free
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
I need the freedom to pursue my own dreams
Ride the sky, ride the sky
I'm ready to take my chance and ride to freedom
Ride the sky, ride the sky
I'm determined to break free and live on my own terms
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
I need the tools to fly and escape the chains of my past
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAI HANSEN
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Στελιος Αντωνοπουλος
Much too long I've been a prisoner here
The hour has come to break out
Shackled and chained almost goin' insane
It's better to live on the run
Set me free, set me free
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
[Chorus]
Ride the sky, Ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, Ride the sky
I have to think for myself and then act
In conformity of my own thoughts
No one should tell me what's wrong and what's right
Why don't you leave me alone
Set me free, set me free
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Andy Pratama
Much too long I've been a prisoner here
The hour has come to break out
Shackled and chained almost goin' insane
It's better to live on the run
Set me free, set me free
Send me a sign, wanna leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
[Chorus]
Ride the sky, Ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, Ride the sky
I have to think for myself and then act
In conformity of my own thoughts
No one should tell me what's wrong and what's right
Why don't you leave me alone
Set me free, set me free
[Chorus]
[Solo: both/K/both/M]
[Chorus]
Kristóf Veres
Much too long I've been a prisoner here
The hour has come to break out
Shackled and chained almost goin' insane
Set me free, set me free
Oh oh set me free
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
I have to think for myself and then act
In conformity of my own thoughts
No one should tell me what's wrong and what's right
Why don't you leave me alone
Set me free, oh oh set me free
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Send me a sign, want to leave it all behind
I'll be leaving the hands of doom
Rearrange the master plan, take the future in my hands
To be free and not trapped anymore
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky
Give me wings to fly, ride the sky
Ride the sky, ride the sky, ride the sky give me wings to fly
sakis youtuber
i was 17 when i hear it for the first time ,now i am 51 and still give me goosebumps in my spine
sakis youtuber
@American Misfit Hansen's english are a little weird
American Misfit
I'm one year older than you and still remember listening to this gem on 105.5 KNAC (Out of Long Beach, California) when I was but a we lad in the late 80s and thinking it was Light the Sky instead of Ride the Sky 🤘🎃
Lily dad
i was 12 when i hear it for the first time ,now i am 43 and still give me goosbumps in my spine
Jakub Nosek
Because ITS da BEST
OSU NDN
52 here. I'm a school administrator but I turn this on, close my eyes and I'm 18 all over again.
Pink Matter
After listening metal for so long, more than 300 bands from heavy, thrash, death, power, black, NWOBHM...I can say...THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST METAL SONGS EVER! MASTERPIECE!
Abigor Anathema
In the same boat. Truly a masterpiece.
Michael VanDerburgh
@argenis cañez Yep… when the Black Album came out.. I was done with them
fdsafs grgsdg
so, could you tell me which song is playing at 1:33?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjC4g6deHZc&ab_channel=EricBugenhagen