In the middle of a heartbeat

Helloween

Along with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, fellow '80s metalheads Helloween helped establish and expand the heavy metal scene in both America and Europe.

Formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1984 by guitarist Michael Weikath and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen -- and featuring bassist Markus Grosskopf and drummer Indo Schwichenburg -- Helloween provided an aesthetic of melodic guitar rock that lasted well into the '90s.

Helloween debuted in 1985 with a self-titled album and followed with the critically successful Walls of Jericho in 1986. By the time they released Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1, which many argue is their best release, Hansen had left the band and was replaced by Michael Kiske (18), whose shrill shouting added to the group's penchant for high-speed rock drills. Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2 followed in 1988.

After releasing two live albums in the late '80s, Helloween underwent some major lineup changes. Kiske was replaced by vocalist Andi Deris, while Schwichenburg handed his sticks to drummer Uli Kusch. With the new lineup in place, the band headed into the '90s with Master of the Rings, in addition to The Best, The Rest and the Rare which appeared in 1991.

Pink Bubbles Go Ape and Time of the Oath were released in 1996. Guitarist Roland Grapow appeared on the scene before the release of 1998's Better Than Raw.

The band toured some countries with Iron Maiden. They also came to Brazil in 1998.

HELLOWEEN - COMPOSED BY:
Michael Weikath - Guitar - current
Uli Kusch - Drums -1994 - current
Andi Deris- Vocal -1994 - current
Roland Grapow - Guitar -1991-current
Markus Grosskoff - Bass -1984 – current
Ex-Helloween: Kay Hansen - Vocal/guitar - 1984 - 1989
Ingo Schwichtenberg - Drums - 1984 -1993
Michael Kiske - Vocal – 1987- 1993

A. Fill in with the missing words.

Tell me _______ girl, do
you know how I am?
Have you ever seen me
as your friend?
Anything we have is
those ________ nights
But there's so much
left unsatisfied
All those little things
you told me
_______ good enough to
show me
That we're gonna make
it ___________ the time

_____________

In the middle of a
heartbeat
And I know that I'm
doin' right
Together we are _______
so far apart
_______________
In the middle of a
heartbeat
and the more I try to
be your light
I can't get _________
to your heart

Now that I'm afraid
just to ask for more
I'm still waiting
as I did before
If you only said that
it's not too late
We could then rely
upon your fate
All those little things
you'd tell me

___________ enough to
show me
That we're gonna make
it ____________ the time


_____________
In the middle of a
heartbeat
And I know that I'm
tellin' right
Together we are ______
so far apart
_____________
In the middle of a
heartbeat
and the more I try to
be your light
I can't get __________
to your heart

1. “Tell me pretty girl, do
you know how I am?” 

According to the song writer, how is he feeling?

_________________________________________________________

2. Have you ever been in a situation like that?

“In the middle of a heartbeat”

_________________________________________________________

3. Discuss in group/with the teacher the meaning of:

“and the more I try to
be your light
I can't get any closer
to your heart”

_________________________________________________________

4. Choose the correct alternative:

 “I'm still waiting
as I did before
If you only said that
it's not too late
We could then rely
upon your fate”

a. He has hopes in his relationship.
b. He is in panic.
c. He has problems to find his real sexuality.
d. He wants to get rid of his love.

5. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HELLOWEEN?

1. When the band was formed?

a. 1984
b. 1983
c. 1985

2. Where the band was formed?

a. USA
b. England
c. Germany

3. What is the first album?

a. Helloween
b. Keeper of the seven keys
c. Walls of Jericó

4. Who is the current singer?

a. Key Hansen
b. Andi Deris
c. Michael Kiske

5. How old was Michael Kiske when he joined the group?

a. 18
b. 24
c. 16
d. 19
e. 42

6. Who did HELLOWEEN tour some countries with?

a. Iron Maiden
b. Stratovarious
c. Shamam
d. Rouge
e. Br’oz
f. Frank Aguiar

(Created by Lucas Bonini)

Lyrics

In the middle of a heartbeat

HELLOWEEN

Tell me pretty girl, do
you know how I am?
Have you ever seen me
as your friend?
Anything we have is
those hungry nights
But there's so much
left unsatisfied
All those little things
you told me
Ain't good enough to
show me
That we're gonna make
it through the time

I found out
In the middle of a
heartbeat
And I know that I'm
doin' right
Together we are still
so far apart
I found out
In the middle of a
heartbeat
and the more I try to
be your light
I can't get any closer

You can listen to this song here. It can be used for educational purposes ONLY.
Bear in mind that all the musicians live on the sales of their songs. If you appreciate this song, 
buy the CD!!!

© 1994 Helloween