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.
I Remember
Roland Grapow Lyrics
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I have found you again
The passion in your eyes brought back the memories
Of the daybreak of our time
I had never lost my hope
Longing makes me crazy
I missed you really so much that I almost despaired
To find a pact for our love
Now we're not separate anymore
That's what I always wished before
[Chorus]
I remember that first time
Green emerald eyes and the sweetest smile
You are the color of my life
I pray I'll never lose you again
Until my final end
We found our way through
Green fields in summer days
And along stony paths in winter's cold
When the shadows are closing in
I showed you how to fly
No one can trim our wings
Or the angels will forever cry
And when you whisper my name
I wish you would never stop
There's no money in the world
That can buy me your precious love
The lyrics of Roland Grapow's "I Remember" convey a strong sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love. The song is told from the perspective of someone who has been reunited with their partner after "the mists of eternity," and who is overwhelmed by the emotions and memories that resurface upon seeing them again. The passion in their eyes triggers a flood of recollections about their past, particularly the beginnings of their relationship - the "daybreak of our time."
Despite the passing of time and the separation they've endured, the singer never lost hope of finding their partner again. The love they shared was evidently very important to them, and the longing they felt in their absence nearly drove them to despair. However, they were eventually able to find each other again, using their memories of past times as a guiding light to "find a pact for our love." In the end, they are no longer separate - a dream that they had always held onto.
The chorus of "I Remember" focuses on the singer's memories of their partner, particularly their "green emerald eyes and the sweetest smile," which brought color to their life. The singer prays that they will never lose their partner again until their "final end." The rest of the song is devoted to describing the joyful times the couple shared together - walking through green fields, flying with wings that can't be clipped, and cherishing the precious love that money can't buy.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the mists of eternity
Despite the passage of countless years, I have finally rediscovered you
I have found you again
After a long search, I have finally located you once more
The passion in your eyes brought back the memories
Your gaze reignited my recollections of our past experiences
Of the daybreak of our time
The beginning of our history together is what I recall
I had never lost my hope
I always held on to the belief that I would be reunited with you
Longing makes me crazy
My intense desire and yearning for you drives me almost to madness
I missed you really so much that I almost despaired
My profound feeling of loss and longing almost caused me to lose hope entirely
Previous times gave us a clue
Our prior experiences helped us to discover a solution
To find a pact for our love
We found a way to strengthen our commitment to one another
Now we're not separate anymore
We are now united and no longer apart
That's what I always wished before
This was my heartfelt desire all along
I remember that first time
I recall our initial meeting and how it moved me deeply
Green emerald eyes and the sweetest smile
The specific traits that drew me to you were your beautiful eyes and charming smile
You are the color of my life
You bring brightness and vibrancy to my existence
I pray I'll never lose you again
I fervently hope that we will never be separated once more
Until my final end
For as long as I live
We found our way through
Despite challenges, we managed to navigate our way together
Green fields in summer days
We enjoyed the beauty of nature during the summer months
And along stony paths in winter's cold
We faced difficult obstacles during the cold winter season
When the shadows are closing in
During times of struggle and adversity
I showed you how to fly
I helped you grow and achieve greatness
No one can trim our wings
Nobody can hold us back or limit our potential
Or the angels will forever cry
If anyone tries to interfere with our destiny, it will bring great sorrow
And when you whisper my name
When you speak my name quietly
I wish you would never stop
I never want you to cease saying my name
There's no money in the world
No amount of wealth or material possessions
That can buy me your precious love
Has any value compared to your priceless affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LES DUDEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ihatedayslikethis1
Been looking for it for so long! Thanks for posting it!
wiplash01
thanks for upload this awesome song
Ardhy Haryanto
Thanks alot for upload this Roland Grapow' album....I remember when i buy this at 1997
rockdrigo mercury
a mi tambien, solo tenia 3 temas de esa placa, el resto 2 instrumentales, y para colmo en casette, era la epoca del Power Metal: Angra, Rhapsody, etc etc. y hace años queria escucharlo, asi que gracias !!!!
gus libre
como pasa el tiempo bro!
Fausto Casano 81
Bellissimo album .... ancora mi domando per quale cazzo di motivo gli Helloween lo abbiamo allontanato 4 anni dopo.
Chitarrista pazzesco !
fauzi saiful
Still wishing you & Uli in helloween.
What makes weiki kicked you?
Many rumors, sadly.
Ignacio Cángelo
I Surrender...?
totozviara
Ignacio Cángelo this equals it i swear!