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For the band of the same name, see I Want Out (band).
I Want Out is a song by the German power metal band Helloween from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2, that was released as a single in 1988.
It was written by Kai Hansen, who confirmed in an interview, that is was a hint of him really wanting "out" of the band. Musically the song is characterised by a recognisable intro part and Michael Kiske's trademark high pitched singing in the chorus. It is also notable by being punk-influenced (especially the rebellious lyrics) in contrast to other Helloween, or Kai Hansen's after-Helloween work.
It is one of the Helloween's most recognizable songs, and is often performed live by both Helloween and Kai's current band Gamma Ray.
[edit] Covers
- In 1999, the Swedish metal band Hammerfall released a cover of the song as the single. It is notable for Kai Hansen's appearance on guitar, lead vocals (along with Hammerfall vocalist Joacim Cans and keyboards.
- Gamma Ray also covered the song. Though this may not count as a cover since Gamma Ray is headed by Kai Hansen, who wrote the song while with Helloween.
- In 2006 Australian band LORD did a cover of this song live at the Metro Theater in Sydney.
[edit] Track listing on Helloween album
- "I Want Out" - 4:39
- "Save Us" - 5:12
- "Don't Run For Cover" - 4:45
[edit] Track listing on Hammerfall album
- "I Want Out" - 4:37
- "At the End of the Rainbow" - 4:09
- "Man on the Silver Mountain" - 3:25
[edit] Credits
