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)

Years
Helloween Lyrics

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I see you beg for truth
Here‘s some news I can convey
All your life‘s in your own hands
Flat or steep you define yourself

Take a stance towards life that will keep you strong so you‘re in control
Free your mind and choose from the good things that come your way

See the years passing by
Add your part, fade and die
We‘re all in this scheme to thrive
In a quest to persevere
Don‘t submit to your fears
Even you‘ll see the light

I just heard, you made the call
Untold myths and pains resolved
Time has shown, no time left to tell
Keep your life, you just saved yourself

Build up strength so life can‘t turn awkward, avoid the pigeonholes
Free your mind to choose from the good things that come your way

See the years passing by
Add your part, fade and die
We‘re all in this scheme to thrive
In a quest to persevere
Don‘t submit to your fears
Even you‘ll see the light

Take a stance towards life that will keep you strong so you‘re in control
Free your mind and choose from the good things that come your way
Come your way

Come your way
Come your way, see the years passing by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Helloween's song "Years" convey a message of taking control of one's own life and making the most of it. The singer encourages the listener to free their mind and choose from the good things that come their way. The idea of personal responsibility is emphasized throughout, with lines such as "All your life's in your own hands" and "Take a stance towards life that will keep you strong so you're in control."

The chorus of the song, "See the years passing by, Add your part, fade and die, We're all in this scheme to thrive" reminds the listener of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of the time we have. The line "don't submit to your fears, even you'll see the light" encourages the listener not to be held back by their own fears and to believe that better things are ahead.

Overall, the lyrics of "Years" provide a message of personal empowerment and taking control of one's own destiny, while also reminding the listener of the preciousness of time.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you beg for truth
I can tell that you are searching for the truth in life

Here's some news I can convey
I can give you some advice that might help you find the answers you seek

All your life's in your own hands
The direction of your life is up to you and the choices you make

Flat or steep you define yourself
The level of challenge you face in life is determined by your own actions and decisions

Take a stance towards life that will keep you strong so you're in control
Choose a path in life that will give you strength and allow you to be in charge of your own destiny

Free your mind and choose from the good things that come your way
Open yourself up to the opportunities and positive experiences that life has to offer

See the years passing by
Reflect on the passage of time and how it shapes our lives

Add your part, fade, and die
We all have a role to play in the world, but eventually we will all pass away

We're all in this scheme to thrive, in a quest to persevere
Life is a challenge, but we must keep striving to overcome obstacles and succeed

Don't submit to your fears
Don't let your fears hold you back from reaching your full potential

Even you'll see the light
With time, you will find your way and discover the answers you seek

I just heard, you made the call
I understand that you have made a decision regarding the direction of your life

Untold myths and pains resolved
You have overcome past struggles and found solutions to unresolved issues

Time has shown, no time left to tell
It is too late to change the past, but you can learn from it and move forward

Keep your life, you just saved yourself
By taking control of your life and making positive changes, you have saved yourself from a life of stagnation and regret

Build up strength so life can't turn awkward, avoid the pigeonholes
Develop resilience to handle the challenges that life throws your way and avoid getting stuck in limiting situations

Come your way
Reminding you to stay open to the good things that may come your way in life

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL WEIKATH

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