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)
Who Is Mr. Madman
Helloween Lyrics
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Sixteen years have passed since he,
One perfect of his kind,
The Casanova of his time,
Crowned himself to conquer the land
In craving for lust
Lust, one of the seven deadly sins
Punishment he has suffered
Who is he now?]
My mind is burning like fire
And my evil heart stands still
All the time they put me in a wheel chair
And their meds give me the thrill
Hold on, what's going on?
Am I alive or dead, what's reality?
Come on, what's right or wrong?
Am I stumbling through the streets or is it just a stupid dream?
I'm so lost no
I'm not fine
I'm close to borderline
Because I'm sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
I was out
For not long
Three lusty women
Walked me home
When they left, they
Called me Mr. Madman
My head is constantly spinning
And my world is going down
All alone I'm staring through the window
Cause the white men took my crown
Hold on, what's going on?
Am I alive or dead, what's reality?
Come on, what's right or wrong?
Am I talking like E.T. or is it just a stupid dream?
I'm so lost, no
I'm not fine
I'm close to borderline
Because I'm sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
Hey you, listen
I can sing
Those evil white men
Got me in
When they left here
They called me Mr. Madman
I'm done with my tricks
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
When I'm out, you will get who's Mr. Madman!
I will take my last pill
Gettin' ready for the thrill
When I'm out you will know who's Mr. Madman!
The lyrics of "Who Is Mr. Madman" by Helloween are about a man who was once known as the "Casanova" of his time, due to his excessive craving for lust. He had conquered the land through his conquests, but he suffered punishment for his sins. Sixteen years later, he is now confined to a wheelchair due to the effects of medication, which has only escalated his mental instability. He is in a constant state of confusion, questioning whether he is alive or dead, and whether his reality is based on truth or fantasy. He is known as "Mr. Madman," labeled by the "evil white men" who have taken his crown and confined him to a straightjacket. He is awaiting the thrill of his last pill, when he finally gets released and can show the world who he truly is.
The song is a commentary on the destructive nature of lust and the dangers of pursuing it to extreme lengths. It also explores the consequences of one's actions, and how they can lead to a life of confinement and mental instability. The lyrics are written in a way that highlights the confusion and desperation of the singer, creating a haunting and unsettling tone.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind is burning like fire
I am experiencing intense mental turmoil and distress
And my evil heart stands still
My heart, which represents my capacity for compassion and empathy, is no longer functioning properly and is replaced with malevolent thoughts and desires
All the time they put me in a wheel chair
I am constantly restrained and limited by external forces, with no agency over my own life or actions
And their meds give me the thrill
The medication I am forced to take not only dulls my pain but also gives me a perverse sense of enjoyment
Hold on, what's going on?
I am confused and disoriented, unsure of what is real and what is not
Am I alive or dead, what's reality?
I am uncertain of my own existence and struggling to find a firm grasp on reality
Come on, what's right or wrong?
I am grappling with issues of morality and ethics, trying to decipher what is acceptable behavior and what is not
Am I stumbling through the streets or is it just a stupid dream?
I cannot distinguish between physical reality and my own delusions and hallucinations
I'm so lost no
I feel utterly hopeless and adrift, with no sense of direction or purpose
I'm not fine
I am suffering and in pain, both physically and mentally, and am in desperate need of help
I'm close to borderline
I am on the verge of losing control, of crossing the line into complete insanity and self-destruction
Because I'm sick yeah
I am ill, both mentally and physically, and am in need of care and treatment
They call me Mr. Madman
I am labeled and stigmatized as mentally unstable and dangerous
I was out
I had escaped my confinement and was free for a brief moment
For not long
My reprieve was short-lived and I was quickly caught and returned to captivity
Three lusty women
I encountered three women who were motivated purely by physical desire
Walked me home
They accompanied me back to my place of confinement
When they left, they
After they had departed
Called me Mr. Madman
They reinforced the negative connotation associated with my mental illness and identity
My head is constantly spinning
I feel dizzy and disoriented, with no sense of stability or balance in my physical or mental state
And my world is going down
Everything in my life is collapsing and spiraling out of control
All alone I'm staring through the window
I am isolated and alone, with no one to turn to for support or comfort
Cause the white men took my crown
I have lost my power and authority, and am subject to the control of others who perceive me as inferior
Hey you, listen
I am attempting to communicate and connect with someone, anyone who will hear me
I can sing
I have a talent or skill that is being suppressed or ignored
Those evil white men
I am blaming my current circumstances on the actions of a group of individuals over whom I have no control
Got me in
I am trapped in a situation not of my own making
When they left here
After they had departed from my presence
They called me Mr. Madman
Their judgment and perception of me as a mentally unstable individual has stuck and become part of my personal identity
I'm done with my tricks
I have ceased my attempts to deceive or manipulate others
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
I have been forcibly restrained and contained, and am unable to break free from my confinement
When I'm out, you will get who's Mr. Madman!
When I finally escape or overcome my current circumstances, others will see the true nature of my identity and character
I will take my last pill
I am contemplating ending my own life as a way out of my suffering and struggle
Gettin' ready for the thrill
I am prepared to face the unknown and the consequences of my own actions
When I'm out you will know who's Mr. Madman!
When I have achieved my ultimate goal, others will recognize and acknowledge my true identity and value
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.