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)
The shade in the shadow
Helloween Lyrics
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Searching for my hand
Your know, I'm there in the waste of shadows
I'm your pain and friend
I hear your silent cries
I'm the shade in the shadow
I know your secret lies
I ban the light and I leave you blind
If you try your eyes
I am enemy or a trustee fellow
In your wailin' mind
I hear your silent cries
I'm the shade in the shadow
I know your secret lies
I'm the shade in the shadow
The shade in the shadows of you
There I cry for you in the shadows
As I always do in the shadows
You may outs me there in the shadows
But I'm always there in the shadows, in the shadows
I hear your silent cries
I'm the shade in the shadow
I know your secret lies
I'm the shade in the shadow
I hide behind your shame
I'm the shade in the shadow
Cryin' out loud your name
I'm the shade in the shadow
There I cry for you in the shadows
As I always do in the shadows, in the shadows
I'm the shade in the shadow of you
The lyrics of Helloween's song The shade in the shadow contain poignant and emotional themes of support in times of need and the pain of secrecy. The first stanza indicates someone reaching out for help in the dead of the night, searching for a friend’s hand to hold. The lyrics suggest the presence of the friend always lurking in the shadows, ready to comfort with a pain of theirs that can also resonate with the seeker in the dark hour. The second verse is about the singer understanding the silent cries of the friend who needs help. The friend behind the singer is a Shade in the Shadow, who can provide assistance and support when nobody else is around.
The chorus line reads "I know your secret lies," which means the Shade in the Shadow understands the problems and issues that are hidden beneath the surface. The chorus also suggests the notion of uncertainty with “I am enemy or a trustee fellow" in the seeker's wailing mind, meaning that the Shade in the Shadow can be both an ally and an enemy depending on the situation. The bridge highlights the internal struggles of the seeker and how the Shade in the Shadow can relate to them, identify with them, and is always there to cry with them in the shadows.
Overall, the lyrics hint at the theme of being a reliable friend in times of need, the pain of secrets we keep from others, and the comfort of knowing that someone always has your back in the shadows.
Line by Line Meaning
You're reaching out in the dead of night
You're seeking help in your darkest hour
Searching for my hand
You're looking for my guidance and support
Your know, I'm there in the waste of shadows
I'm always present, even in the darkest and most desolate places
I'm your pain and friend
I'm the source of your suffering, but also the one who provides comfort
I hear your silent cries
I'm aware of your struggle, even when you don't say a word
I'm the shade in the shadow
I'm the protector who watches over you, even in the darkness
I know your secret lies
I understand your hidden fears and desires
I ban the light and I leave you blind
I obscure the truth and leave you uncertain and confused
If you try your eyes
If you attempt to see clearly
I am enemy or a trustee fellow
I can be either your adversary or your ally
In your wailin' mind
In your distressed and tormented thoughts
There I cry for you in the shadows
I empathize and weep for you, even when you don't realize it
As I always do in the shadows
As I've done for you endlessly, without acknowledgement
You may out me there in the shadows
You may reveal my presence to others
But I'm always there in the shadows, in the shadows
But I'll always be there for you, even when you don't see me
I hide behind your shame
I conceal myself within your feelings of guilt and inadequacy
Cryin' out loud your name
Calling out to you, hoping you'll listen and acknowledge me
I'm the shade in the shadow of you
I'm an integral part of you, always observing and protecting
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