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)

Still I Don't Know
Helloween Lyrics

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I'm asking here
I'm asking there
And we all seem to share
Different gains for life
Though we'll all arrive
At the big end somewhere
But we don't know what's more when its over
Is there heaven or hell?

I wonder if there's something when my time's
Run out in life
Still I don't know, still I don't know
Wonder if there's music, rubbersex
And a mac drive
Still I don't know, still I don't know

All we know is here
What we lone and fear
Its a question of time
When all is said and done
When we're dead and gone
We'll just disappear

Yes we don't know what's more when its over
Is there heaven or hell?

I wonder if there;s something
My life's run out of time
Still I don't know, still I don't know
Wonder if there's smokers
Even in deutsche bahn
Still I don't know, still I don't know

Wonder if there's something
Like a cigarette or some wine
Wonder if I'm lonely
If I'll meet a friend of mine

Still I don't know, still I don't know

Overall Meaning

In Helloween's "Still I Don't Know," the lyrics focus on the uncertainty and mystery of what happens after death. The first verse talks about how everyone seems to have their own idea of what the purpose of life is and what happens when it ends. However, in the end, regardless of our beliefs, we all end up at the same place. The chorus expresses the uncertainty and wondering of what lies beyond life, referencing both the concept of heaven and hell, as well as more mundane desires like listening to music, having sex, and driving a car.

The second verse delves deeper into the fear of the unknown, discussing the fact that all we know is what we have in the present and the things we fear losing. The idea of disappearing after death is unsettling, and the lyrics acknowledge that. The chorus repeats the same themes, with the added mention of smokers and the "deutsche bahn," highlighting the common everyday experiences that we wonder if we'll have after death.

Overall, the song poses intriguing questions about life and death and the afterlife. It acknowledges the mystery and uncertainty surrounding these topics, while also appealing to the human desire for understanding and answers.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm asking here
I am searching for answers in this place

I'm asking there
I am searching for answers in that place

And we all seem to share
Despite our differences, we all have a common interest

Different gains for life
We all have different objectives in life

Though we'll all arrive
We will all eventually reach

At the big end somewhere
Our journey comes to an end at some point

But we don't know what's more when its over
We do not know the afterlife or what happens after our life ends

Is there heaven or hell?
Is there a place of eternal happiness or punishment?

I wonder if there's something when my time's Run out in life
I am curious if there is something beyond death

Still I don't know, still I don't know
I am still uncertain even after pondering

Wonder if there's music, rubbersex And a mac drive
I wonder if there are specific things in the afterlife