Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg by member… Read Full Bio ↴Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg by members of bands Iron Fist, Gentry, Second Hell and Powerfool. Its first lineup consisted of singer and guitarist Kai Hansen, bassist Markus Grosskopf, guitarist Michael Weikath and drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. By the time Hansen quit Helloween in 1989 to form Gamma Ray, the band had evolved into a five-piece, with Michael Kiske taking over as lead vocalist. Schwichtenberg and Kiske both parted ways with Helloween in 1993; Schwichtenberg died two years later as the result of suicide. Between then and 2016, there had been numerous line-up changes, leaving Grosskopf and Weikath as the only remaining original members. As a septet, their current lineup includes four-fifths of the Keeper of the Seven Keys: Parts I and II-era (1987–1988) lineup, featuring three additional members, vocalist Andi Deris (who had replaced Kiske in 1994), guitarist Sascha Gerstner and drummer Daniel Löble.

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)

Stay Crazy
Helloween Lyrics

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Could we ever stop the thing we dare to live and love?
I doubt it
Could we ever picture to be back at home
And stay wholehearted?

We don't need to talk about it
We will never fear or doubt it
On and on

We sing our songs
Until we are gone

We wanna stay crazy
As fresh as a daisy
We wanna stay easy
And don't stop believing
Life's a show
Oh, a word and a blow
We wanna stay crazy
And never get lazy
We wanna live our way
Each day as a heyday
Life's a show
Oh, we wanna stay crazy

Are we ever looking back with sorrow and regret?
I doubt it
If there ever was a better way to live a dream
We found it

We don't need to talk about it
We will never fear or doubt it
On and on
We sing our songs
Until we are gone

We wanna stay crazy
As fresh as a daisy
We wanna stay easy
And don't stop believing
Life's a show
Oh, a word and a blow
We wanna stay crazy
And never get lazy
We wanna live our way
Each day as a heyday
Life's a show
Oh, we wanna stay crazy

We wanna stay crazy
We wanna stay crazy

We wanna stay crazy
As fresh as a daisy
We wanna stay easy
And don't stop believing
Life's a show
Oh, a word and a blow
We wanna stay crazy
And never get lazy
We wanna live our way
Each day as a heyday
Life's a show
Oh, we wanna stay crazy

We wanna stay crazy

We wanna stay crazy
We wanna stay crazy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Helloween's "Stay Crazy" resonate with an audience in search of a carefree and enjoyable lifestyle. It’s a joyful anthem about embracing life and staying true to yourself, no matter what. The first stanza sets the tone, wondering if it's possible to let go of our passions and loves, doubts it. It reflects the common belief that people must pursue what they love in life, regardless of the obstacles. The second stanza challenges the idea of regret and confirms our choices, stating that if there is a better way to live our dreams, we found it.

The chorus elaborates on the idea of people’s desire to live happily and stress-free, no matter what people say or do, which is the attitude of many young people in today's society. It’s about being fresh, easy, and believing while preserving the high energy and excitement to shape each day as a celebration of life, rather than being bogged down by societal norms and constraints. The fact that they are singing the song shows the band's commitment to living wild and free.

Overall, the song is an ode to staying true to one's self, living your life to the fullest, and not conforming to society's norms. It encourages living in the moment, cherishing life's beauty, and finding happiness in the small things.

Line by Line Meaning

Could we ever stop the thing we dare to live and love?
Is it even possible to give up on the things we're passionate about?

I doubt it
I don't think so.

Could we ever picture to be back at home
Can we imagine going back to our old way of life?

And stay wholehearted?
And fully committed?

We don't need to talk about it
We don't need to explain ourselves.

We will never fear or doubt it
We'll never be afraid or uncertain about our path.

On and on
We'll keep going.

We sing our songs
We live our lives.

Until we are gone
Until the end.