The Keeper's Trilogy
Helloween Lyrics


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1.) Halloween

Masquerade masquerade
Grab your mask and don't be late
Get out get out well disguised
Heat and fever in the air tonight
Meet the others at the store
Knock on other people's door
Trick or treat they have to choice
Little ghosts are makin' lots a noise

But watch out... beware -- listen... take care

In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice it's hell or paradise
Aah it's Halloween
Aah it's Halloween oh tonight

I am the one doom's in my hand
Now make your choice
Redeemed or enslaved

I'll show you passion and glory
he is the snake
I'll give you power and abundance
He's the corrupter of man

Save me from the evil one
give me strength to carry on
I will fight for all mankind's
Deliverance and peace of mind

Aah it's Halloween
Aah it's Halloween oh tonight


2.) Keeper of the Seven Keys

Make the people
Hold each other's hands
And fill their hearts with truth
You made up your mind
So do as divined

Put on your armour
Ragged after fights
Hold up your sword
You're leaving the light
And make yourself ready
For the lords of the dark
They'll watch your way
So be cautious, quiet and hark

You hear them whispering
In the crowns of the trees
You're whirling 'round
But your eyes don't agree
Will 'o' the wisps
Misguiding your path
You can't throw a curse
Without takin' their wrath

Watch out for the seas of hatred and sin
Or all us people forget what we've been
Our only hope's your victory
Kill that Satan who won't let us be
Our only hope's your victory
Kill that Satan who won't let us be - kill

You're the keeper of the seven keys
That lock up the seven seas
And the seer of visions said before he went blind
Hide them from demons and rescue mankind
Or the world we're all in will soon be sold
To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold
To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold

You can feel cold sweat
Runnin' down your neck
And the dwarfs of falseness
Throw mud at your back

Guided by spells
Of the old seer's hands
You're suffering pain
Only steel can stand

Stay well on your way and follow the sign
Fulfill your own promise and do what's divined
The seven seas are far away
Placed in the valley of dust heat and sway
The seven seas are far away
Placed in the valley of dust heat and sway

You're the keeper of the seven keys
That lock up the seven seas
And the seer of visions said before he went blind
Hide them from demons and rescue mankind
Or the world we're all in will soon be sold
To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold
To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold

You're the keeper of the seven keys
That lock up the seven seas
And the seer of visions said before he went blind
Hide them from demons and rescue mankind
Or the world we're all in will soon be sold
To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold
To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold


3.) The King for a 1000 Years

Wouldn't it be nice
To plunder with your eyes
Whatever there's for you to see
Is yours to be
Let me be there
Just tell me you don't care
Just say you pay me after life
However high the price

I know your secrets
I know it all

I know your secrets
I see the hidden without light
I am your sickness
Biting you right behind your eyes
Don't try to kill me
I cannot die a death you know
You and I will be
Heaven above and hell below

Brother, release me
Father, conceive me
Brother, believe me
Perceive me

Time will be a turnin' wheel
We show or retard
Time will be a toy
Time we will enjoy
Say you want to live forever
Minus one day
Say you will obey and I

I will show - I will show -
I will show your Reich of gold
And I will show - I will show -
I will show you friend and foe

Wouldn't it be nice
To reign and to decide
Whatever there's attracting you
Will give its due to you
Let me be there -
Just say you want to share
A power no one will withstand
Just be my human hand

I know your secrets
I know it all

I will show - I will show -
I will show your Reich of gold
And I will show - I will show -
I will show you friend and foe

Don't believe us or deceive us, no illusions, executions
Alienation, elimination, chaos, no exoneration
No believers, all deceivers, no illusions, executions
Alienation, elimination, chaos, no exoneration
No believers, all deceivers, no illusions, executions

We are king for a thousand years
We are king of a million tears
We're the ones who bring desire
Binding their greed and fears
We are king of fallen men
We are keepers of the damned
Turning hope into obsession




We are the king
We are the king for a thousand years

Overall Meaning

Helloween's Keeper's Trilogy is composed of three sections: Halloween, Keeper of the seven keys and The king for a 1000 years. The first part, "Halloween," sets the stage for the night's events, invoking a sense of eerie curiosity as the neighborhood transforms from everyday life. With inklings of danger grow stronger as the lyrics go on, as the song describes little ghosts making lots of noise, and advises listeners to beware and stay safe. The second song, "Keeper of the seven keys," which is the start of the band’s fascination with melody-driven, high-octane power metal comes in beautifully crafted. It draws the audience in with its emotional lyrics, which tell the story of a warrior's journey through hell and back to protect the seven keys. The music complements the powerful and detailed lyrics exquisitely, with a guitar solo that mirrors the chaos encountered during the journey. The final part of the trilogy, "The king for a 1000 years," takes the listener through a transition of power as the world moves forward. The lyrics revolve around a dark character who wants to take over the world, to be "king for a 1000 years" and "reign and decide" whatever he wants.


Line by Line Meaning

Masquerade masquerade
Halloween is a time for deceit.


Grab your mask and don't be late
Get dressed and join the crowd today.


Get out get out well disguised
Let us go outside and lose ourselves to the night.


Heat and fever in the air tonight
The atmosphere is electric and charged with passion.


Meet the others at the store
Come together with the other costumed revelers.


Knock on other people's door
Demand candy and treats from the fairer denizens.


Trick or treat they have no choice
The residents are helpless against our festive trickery, and must provide us with candy or face our devilish pranks.


Little ghosts are makin' lots a noise
Children in disguise make a ruckus on this enchanted evening.


But watch out... beware -- listen... take care
However, be cautious and careful, the terrors of the night know no bounds.


In the streets on Halloween
Scenes of darkness and malevolence.


There's something going on
Some sort of nefarious plot is afoot.


No way to escape the power unknown
No one can avoid the darkness that envelopes us all.


The spirits will arise
The ghosts and ghouls of the underworld will raise spirits and passions this night.


Make your choice it's hell or paradise
One must choose whether to succumb to the darkness or be saved from it.


Aah it's Halloween
It is a night of fear and excitement.


I am the one doom's in my hand
The fate of mankind rests upon my shoulders.


Now make your choice
It is up to the listener to decide their own path.


Redeemed or enslaved
Either to be saved or tormented, one must make the choice for themselves.


I'll show you passion and glory
I wish to impart my unbridled passion and glory to you.


he is the snake
The devilish one, who is crafty and sinister, is always waiting to get involved.


I'll give you power and abundance
I shall offer strength and wealth to you.


He's the corrupter of man
The devil is manipulative and persuasive, always seeking to corrupt humanity.


Save me from the evil one
I plead for deliverance from the evil one that is the devil.


give me strength to carry on
I ask for the strength and fortitude to continue on.


I will fight for all mankind's
I shall fight for the humanity that we share.


Deliverance and peace of mind
I wish to bring peace and solace in times of darkness.


Make the people
The people of the world must unite.


Hold each other's hands
We must come together and support each other.


And fill their hearts with truth
We must hold fast to the truth and correct our falsehoods.


You made up your mind
You must now make your own decisions.


So do as divined
You must obey the internal voice that calls you to action.


Put on your armor
Prepare yourself for the challenges to come.


Ragged after fights
You may be fatigued from all your previous battles.


Hold up your sword
Brandish your weapon with honor and courage.


You're leaving the light
You will be stepping into the darkness.


And make yourself ready
Prepare yourself for the trials you will face.


For the lords of the dark
The mighty ones who command the darkness.


They'll watch your way
They will follow you and monitor your every step.


So be cautious, quiet and hark
Be careful not to draw attention to yourself in the darkness.


You hear them whispering
The denizens of the darkness are always whispering.


In the crowns of the trees
They reside high in the branches.


You're whirling 'round
You may feel dizzy or intoxicated.


But your eyes don't agree
Your senses may deceive you, do not trust them.


Will 'o' the wisps
The mystical, luminescent orbs.


Misguiding your path
The orbs may lead you astray.


You can't throw a curse
You must be cautious which curses you wield.


Without takin' their wrath
There will be consequences for all that you do.


Watch out for the seas of hatred and sin
Be wary of the storms of negativity that are waiting to consume us.


Or all us people forget what we've been
The humans will forget who they are.


Our only hope's your victory
Our hope rests solely upon your triumph.


Kill that Satan who won't let us be
Overthrow the devil who seeks to enslave us.


The seven seas are far away
The seven seas are of great distance.


Placed in the valley of dust, heat and sway
Deposited into a valley of ephemeral volatility.


You can feel cold sweat
You may experience cold sweats and a lingering sense of apprehension.


Runnin' down your neck
The sweat will be a tangible presence on your skin.


And the dwarfs of falseness
Be careful of deceptive and fake allies.


Throw mud at your back
They will attack you from behind.


Guided by spells
Empowered and accompanied by powerful enchantments.


Of the old seer's hands
Crafted by the wise hand of ancient visionaries.


You're suffering pain
Agony and agony will befall you.


Only steel can stand
You must be strong and unyielding in the face of danger.


Stay well on your way and follow the sign
Stay on your path, and follow your fate.


Fulfill your own promise and do what's divined
Follow your heart and fulfill your destiny.


You're the keeper of the seven keys
You hold great power and responsibility.


That lock up the seven seas
You are the one tasked with protecting the seven seas.


And the seer of visions said before he went blind
The far-seeing eye has foreseen what was to come.


Hide them from demons and rescue mankind
Protect the keys from malignant forces to save humanity.


Or the world we're all in will soon be sold
The world will be purchased by evil forces.


To the throne of the evil payed with Lucifer's gold
The forces of evil will use Lucifer's gold to buy the world.


You can feel cold sweat
The anxiety fits of perspiration may return.


Runnin' down your neck
You'll feel the physical discomfort of cold sweat on your neck once again.


And the dwarfs of falseness
Watch out for deceitful enemies.


Throw mud at your back
They'll try and humiliate you to your face and back.


Don't believe us or deceive us, no illusions, executions
Do not suspect us nor deceive us with any fictions or repudiations.


Alienation, elimination, chaos, no exoneration
Shunned, ignored, disorganized, and not released from the consequences.


No believers, all deceivers, no illusions, executions
There are no faiths, only deceit - no deceits, only executions.


We are king for a thousand years
Our reign will endure a millennium.


We are king of a million tears
We are lords over a million heartaches.


We're the ones who bring desire
We sing about passionate longing.


Binding their greed and fears
Preventing their avarice and anxiety.


We are king of fallen men
We rule over those who are weak.


We are keepers of the damned
We protect the forsaken and doomed ones.


Turning hope into obsession
Distorting hope into a compulsive passion.


We are the king
We are truly the master.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Assiman

I really like the concept of the Unarmed album, especially when Helloween's the only metal band that has written good ballads (during the Deris era) and no doubt they would sound nice acoustic. But sadly, this is one of the few good songs on the album.

I really don't understand the direction they went with some of the songs. "Eagle Fly Free" and "I Want Out" especially made me scratch my head. The latter I assume was done tongue in cheek, but the joke certainly went over my head. Then there's the production and mixing that kinda destroys the whole point of doing an album like this. "If I Could Fly" for example would've been an interesting retake if the over producing didn't over-shadow the new arrangement that was genuinely beautiful.

The album also featured some electric guitars, which was a bit surprising. So some of the songs aren't new acoustic rearrangements, but just the originals played a bit lighter. I don't know, man. It feels like the band itself didn't have enough confidence to go all the way. Now we have this middle of the road record that doesn't know what it wants to be.
I'm also not a huge fan of the drum mix in most of the tracks. It has that cheesy, loud 80's vibe to it. Not the "old school metal" kind either, but the hammy 80's pop rock sound.
While it's not that bad on this track, even here the song would've benefited from not having the drums constantly beating in the background.

At least "Perfect Gentleman" and "Dr. Stein" were pretty fun listens, especially when you take into consideration that they were never serious songs to begin with.

Who knows (and who cares about my opinion anyway), maybe over time the album grows on me more. Honestly, I would love to see the band try something like this again, but with a firmer direction.



All comments from YouTube:

erhan özdemir

I admit that this track has been covered much better than other old songs in the album. Music's quality and symphonic arrangements sound perfect!

Максим Булкин

Are you music professional, how could you ever may wrote this, if you not. This because I hate comments like that, I always says all of you- every song and album is different and especial, and shows a part of life of the musician and the band whole..

Leandro Couto

This whole album is amazing, Helloween deserve better than some narrow minded fans they've got.

Ryguymcmurphman

I would go out on a limb to say Helloween certainly have very few, if any, narrow minded fans.

Leandro Couto

@Ryguymcmurphman I believe I made the original comment after seeing many many people complain about the direction this album took. Honestly, I love power metal, but I have to admit the power metal fan base has some of the most narrow minded fans I've seen, people who dislike everything straying from the formula. Just my personal experience.

Ryguymcmurphman

Leandro Couto you made the comment years ago but the majority of comments on here are positive, with a few who prefer the original version and a small minority of people who don’t like this at all. My argument is that by definition power metal fans are largely broad minded since you have to have an appreciation for music and technical ability in order appreciate this sub genre. I think even those few who don’t like this Unarmed record would come around at some point. For the record I do like these songs a lot but if I had to choose one I’d take the original recordings. Halloween on this record is absolutely epic.

Darío Arroyo

Great concept, is not heavy metal buy sounds flawless, the orchestral arrangements and chorus are excellent. Helloween has shown us again why they are great musicians.

Sherry Darling

This is a masterpiece and a big part of my childhood that why I love Helloween ❤

nico flores

Andi deris cantando en esta versión lo hace de manera increíble!

Sergio Marti

Siempre es un gran placer escuchar sus canciones y ésta versión es brutal ,me encanta!!

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