Roland played on several Hellowen albums - from Pink Bubbles Go Ape to The Dark Ride.
During his time with Helloween Roland also formed a solo project. The first release, The Four Seasons of Life, featured members of Helloween playing backup, with Roland trying his hand at singing in addition to guitar playing. On the second album, Kaleidoscope, current and former members of Yngwie Malmsteen's band were utilised.
In 2001, Roland and bandmate Uli Kusch were fired from Helloween due to musical and personal differences with guitarist Michael Weikath. The side project they had been planning, Masterplan, instead became their new full-time band.
Hidden Answer
Roland Grapow Lyrics
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In a haze of shattered dreams
So lost and paralysed
You can't shake off this disease
You don't know, you won't show any kind of true emotions
Why should we waste our time you throw away
I'm mesmerised, you're such a tool
What twisted lies that you are living in
Just wake up, are you blind
Try to be a little kind
You might just find it's in you're hands the hidden answer too
Now take one good luck
At yourself and you might see or you'll see
What are you waiting for
Oh, now it just may set you free
We don't know how to show you this kind of true emotions
How could you waste our time another day
What a fool, you're too cruel
I'm mesmerised, you're such a tool
What twisted lies that you are living in
Just wake up, are you blind
Try to be a little kind
You might just find it's in you're hands the hidden answer too
(SOLO)
We don't know how to show you this kind of true emotions
Why should we waste our time you throw away
What a fool, you're too cruel
I'm mesmerised, you're such a tool
What twisted lies that you are living in
Just wake up, are you blind
Try to be a little kind
You might just find it's in you're hands the hidden answer
Just try and find it's in you're hands the hidden answer
If you just find it's in you're hands the hidden answer too
The song "Hidden Answer" by Roland Grapow talks about a person who is lost in time, has had their dreams shattered and is unable to shake off the disease of being paralyzed by their circumstances. The singer talks about how this person is unable to show any kind of true emotions, and how they keep wasting their time on things that do not matter, without looking for the hidden answer to their problems. The lyrics also touch upon the fact that the person's twisted lies and inability to see the truth are blinding them to the solution that is right in their hands.
The song is encouraging this person to take a good look at themselves and to see what is holding them back from finding the hidden answer to their problems. The singer urges them to try and be kind, to wake up from their illusions and to find the truth that will set them free. The lyrics also talk about the frustration of the people around them who do not know how to deal with this person's lack of emotional response and how they are being harmed by their continued waste of time. The overall message of the song is about taking responsibility for one's life, facing the truth, and finding the hidden answer to life's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been caught in time
You're stuck in a moment, unable to move forward
In a haze of shattered dreams
You're lost in a fog of broken aspirations
So lost and paralysed
You're so bewildered and immobile
You can't shake off this disease
You can't overcome this malady
You don't know, you won't show any kind of true emotions
You're unable to reveal your genuine feelings
Why should we waste our time you throw away
We shouldn't spend our energy on something you disregard
What a fool, you're too cruel
You're foolish and unkind
I'm mesmerised, you're such a tool
I'm captivated, you're being used
What twisted lies that you are living in
You're dwelling in a web of deceit and distortion
Just wake up, are you blind
You need to rouse, can't you see?
Try to be a little kind
Attempt to show a bit of compassion
You might just find it's in you're hands the hidden answer too
You have the potential to uncover the secret solution
Now take one good luck
Take a closer look
At yourself and you might see or you'll see
If you examine yourself honestly, you might understand
What are you waiting for
What's holding you back?
Oh, now it just may set you free
Maybe it will liberate you
We don't know how to show you this kind of true emotions
We don't know how to express this type of real feelings to you
How could you waste our time another day
How can you continue squandering our time
Just try and find it's in you're hands the hidden answer
Make an effort to discover, it's within your control to reveal the solution
If you just find it's in you're hands the hidden answer too
Once you discover it, you'll know that you always had the power to solve the problem
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mario Luis Paez Escamilla
Cuando escucho esta canción me acuerdo de mi olga
Juan francisco Suarez
Maestro roland musico que lleno el espacio de hansen de la misma talla