I Want Out

"I Want Out"
Single by Helloween
from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2
Released 31 October 1988
Format Vinyl record 12", maxi single
Genre Power metal, heavy metal, neoclassical metal
Length 4:39
Label Noise Records
Writer(s) Kai Hansen
Helloween singles chronology
"Dr. Stein"
(1988)
"I Want Out"
(1988)
"Kids of the Century"
(1991)

"I Want Out" is a song by the German power metal band Helloween from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2, that was released as a single in 1988.[1][2]

It was written by Kai Hansen, who said in an interview that it was a hint of him really wanting "out" of the band. Musically, the song is characterised by a recognisable introduction and Michael Kiske's trademark high pitched singing in the chorus. It is also punk-influenced (especially the rebellious lyrics) in contrast to other Helloween songs, or Hansen's post-Helloween work.

It is one of the Helloween's most recognizable songs, and is often performed live by Helloween and both Hansen's and Kiske's current bands Gamma Ray and Unisonic. The song was covered by HammerFall, Sonata Arctica, Avalanch and Skylark.

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "I Want Out"   4:39
2. "Save Us"   5:12
3. "Don't Run for Cover"   4:45

Credits

Charts

Chart (1988) Peak
position
Swiss Singles Chart[3] 27
UK Singles Chart[4] 69

Cover versions

References

  1. "I Want Out (Single)". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  2. "Helloween – I Want Out (tracklist and versions)". Discogs. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  3. "Helloween - I Want Out (Swiss Charts)". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  4. "Helloween - I Want Out (UK Charts)". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2 September 2013.

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