I Want Out (Helloween song)

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"I Want Out"
Helloween - I Want Out.jpg
Single by Helloween
from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II
Released31 October 1988
Genre Power metal, heavy metal
Length4:39
Label Noise Records
Songwriter(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 German power metal band Helloween from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II , that was released as a single in 1988. [1]

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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.

The promovideo was shown on MTV and was directed by Storm Thorgerson.

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

All songs written by Kai Hansen, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Want Out" 4:39
2."Save Us" 5:12
3."Don't Run for Cover" Michael Kiske 4:45

Credits

Charts

Chart (1988)Peak
position
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [2] 27
UK Singles (OCC) [3] 69

Cover versions

HammerFall

"I Want Out"
HammerFall - I Want Out.jpg
Single by HammerFall
from the album Legacy of Kings
Released31 August 1999
Recorded Studio Fredman, Göteborg, Sweden, April–June, 1998
Hansen Studios, Hamburg, Germany October 1998
Genre Power metal, Heavy metal
Length17:56
Label Nuclear Blast
Songwriter(s) Kai Hansen
Producer(s) Track1&3: Kai Hansen, Dirk Schlächter
Track2:Joacim Cans, Fredrik Nordström, Oscar Dronjak
HammerFall singles chronology
"Heeding the Call"
(1998)		"I Want Out"
(1999)		"Renegade"
(2000)

"I Want Out" was released as a cover-single by Swedish power metal band HammerFall on 31 August 1999. It is the second single released from their album Legacy of Kings . [4]

It is notable for Kai Hansen's appearance on guitar, lead vocals (along with Hammerfall's vocalist Joacim Cans) and keyboards.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Want Out" Kai Hansen 4:37
2."At the End of the Rainbow" Joacim Cans, Martin Albrecht 4:09
3."Man on the Silver Mountain" Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio 3:25
4."Glory to the Brave" (video clip) 5:45
Total length:17:56

Personnel

Additional personnel

  • Track 1: Vocals, guitar and keyboards by Kai Hansen, backing vocals by Udo Dirkschneider.
  • Track 2: Lead guitar by William J. Tsamis.
  • Track 3: Drums by AC, backing vocals by Kai Hansen.

Chart Positions

Charts

Chart (1999)Peak
position
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [5] 75

Release information

Limited edition red 7" vinyl single with "I Want Out" on side A and "At the End of the Rainbow" on side B. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "I Want Out (Single)". Encyclopaedia Metallum . Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Helloween – I Want Out". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "I Want Out". Nuclear Blast . Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  5. ↑ "HammerFall – I Want Out". Singles Top 100.
  6. ↑ "HammerFall – I Want Out". Discogs . 30 August 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
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