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)

Who Is Mr. Madman?
Helloween Lyrics

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[Prologue:
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

Look at him what did he become,
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 am 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 am 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!

Overall Meaning

The song "Who is Mr. Madman?" by Helloween is a dark and mysterious account of a man who is suffering from mental illness. The lyrics seem to suggest that this man was once a successful and charismatic person, who was known for his romantic conquests. However, he became consumed by lust, which led to his downfall. Now, the man is confined to a wheelchair and dependent on medication, struggling with his grip on reality. He questions whether he is alive or dead and wonders if what he is experiencing is just a dream.

The repeated line "They call me Mr. Madman" seems to suggest that the man is aware of how people view him - as a crazy person. He laments the fact that he has lost everything, including his relationships and his status. The song seems to build towards a climax, with the man declaring that he is done with his tricks and announcing that when he is finally released, everyone will see who the real Mr. Madman is.

Overall, the lyrics of "Who is Mr. Madman?" present a bleak and unsettling picture of mental illness and the toll it can take.

Line by Line Meaning

My mind is burning like fire
My thoughts and emotions are uncontrollable and intense

And my evil heart stands still
I have an immoral and wicked nature that is at odds with my current situation

All the time they put me in a wheel chair
I am restricted and controlled through physical means

And their meds give me the thrill
The medication I am given has addictive qualities that provide me with a sense of pleasure

Hold on, what's going on?
I am experiencing confusion and uncertainty about my reality

Am I alive or dead, what's reality?
I am questioning whether I am truly alive or if what I am experiencing is merely an illusion

Come on, what's right or wrong?
I am struggling to distinguish between what is morally just and unjust

Am I stumbling through the streets or is it just a stupid dream?
I am unsure if my perception of reality is accurate or if I am delusional

I'm so lost no
I am completely disoriented and unsure of my surroundings

I'm not fine
I am not mentally or emotionally stable

I am close to borderline
I am dangerously close to losing control of my mental faculties

Because I'm sick yeah
My current state of being is due to an illness or condition

They call me Mr. Madman
I have been given a derogatory label due to my erratic behavior

I was out
I lost consciousness or was under the influence of something

For not long
My period of incapacitation was brief

Three lusty women
I was in the company of three sexually promiscuous women

Walked me home
They escorted me back to my place of residence

When they left, they
After they departed

Called me Mr. Madman
They referred to me in a derogatory manner due to my strange behavior

My head is constantly spinning
I am plagued by a dizzying and overwhelming sensation in my mind

And my world is going down
Everything I thought I knew and understood is crumbling and disintegrating

All alone I'm staring through the window
I am completely isolated and disconnected from the outside world

Cause the white men took my crown
I was once in a position of power and influence, but it was taken away by those who are now in authority over me

Hey you, listen
I am attempting to get someone's attention

I can sing
I have a hidden talent or ability that can bring joy to others

Those evil white men
Those in power over me are malicious and oppressive

Got me in
I was tricked or pressured into a situation I could not escape from

I'm done with my tricks
I have exhausted all possible methods of escaping my current predicament

Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
I am now restrained and unable to move freely

When I'm out, you will get who's Mr. Madman!
When I am no longer restrained or medicated, my true identity as a deranged individual will be revealed

I will take my last pill
I have reached my breaking point and will swallow the final dose of medication

Gettin' ready for the thrill
I am preparing for the pleasurable effects of the medication before my inevitable breakdown

When I'm out you will know who's Mr. Madman!
Once the medication takes effect and I am no longer restrained, my madness will be on full display for all to see

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