Uriah Heep were part of the early 1970s rock scene, and have been referred to as pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. The band has sold over 40 million albums worldwide with over four million sales in the U.S, where its best-known songs include "Gypsy", "Easy Livin'", "The Wizard", "Sweet Lorraine", and "Stealin'". They also maintain a significant following and perform at arena-sized venues in the Balkans, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Finland and Scandinavia.
Uriah Heep have released twenty-four studio albums of original material, twenty live albums and forty-one compilation albums (including two greatest hits albums). Twelve of the band's studio albums have made it to the UK Albums Chart (Return to Fantasy reached No. 7 in 1975), while of the fifteen Billboard 200 Uriah Heep albums, Demons and Wizards was the most successful (No. 23, 1972). In the late 1970s the band had massive success in Germany, where the "Lady in Black" single was a big hit.
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Studio albums
...Very 'eavy ...Very 'umble (1970)
Salisbury (1971)
Look at Yourself (1971)
Demons and Wizards (1972)
The Magician's Birthday (1972)
Sweet Freedom (1973)
Wonderworld (1974)
Return to Fantasy (1975)
High and Mighty (1976)
Firefly (1977)
Innocent Victim (1977)
Fallen Angel (1978)
Conquest (1980)
Abominog (1982)
Head First (1983)
Equator (1985)
Raging Silence (1989)
Different World (1991)
Sea of Light (1995)
Sonic Origami (1998)
Wake the Sleeper (2008)
Into the Wild (2011)
Outsider (2014)
Living the Dream (2018)
Chaos & Colour (2023)
All for One
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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But you just hide away
Behind your untold truths
And so I sit and
Listen to your lonely words
Another reason for you
To be yourself
'cause this ice is melting
And the waves are breaking through
I see a fire, it's burning
In your heart tonight
There's only one way
For me to forget
All for one, one for all
Strong in heart, body and soul
We were all for one, one for all
All for one, one for all
Nothing could stop us, we had it all
We were all for one, one for all
I always knew
You had dreams of your own
But I can't understand you
So many words, too much to say
And nothing to hold on to
And so another day must end
In this loneliness
Another season
Another time, I guess
All for one, we were all for one
All for one, strong in body and soul
All for one, and
Nothing's gonna stop us
All for one, one for all ...
The song All for One by Uriah Heep speaks of an unrequited love. The singer is deeply in love with someone who is hiding behind their untold truths. The singer wants to be with this person, but they keep pushing them away, leaving the singer feeling lonely and lost. The singer believes in this person and sees the fire burning in their heart, but they can't seem to get through to them.
The lyrics convey the sense that this love is one-sided and that the singer is willing to do anything for this person, even if it means being alone. The phrase "All for one, one for all" is a call to unity and togetherness. It is an expression of the idea that no matter what happens, they are all in this together.
The song creates an atmosphere of hope and unwavering loyalty to the one they love. It is a powerful message that tells us that love can be complicated, but it is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'm crazy for wanting you
You may have doubts about my intentions for wanting you, but that doesn't change how I feel.
But you just hide away
You tend to conceal yourself and not share what you're feeling.
Behind your untold truths
You keep things hidden, making it difficult for me to understand you.
And so I sit and
I remain attentive and patient, hoping to learn more about you.
Listen to your lonely words
I pay close attention to everything you say, even if it's sad or lonely.
Another reason for you
By listening, I hope you can feel safe and comfortable and open up more.
To be yourself
I hope to create an environment where you can be yourself without judgment or hiding.
I can't be wrong for believing in you
My trust in you is not a mistake, and I have faith that you are worth it.
'cause this ice is melting
Your defenses are slowly coming down, and our connection is getting stronger.
And the waves are breaking through
As barriers dissolve, emotions and understanding are flowing more freely between us.
I see a fire, it's burning
I see passion and energy coming from you, and it excites me.
In your heart tonight
I sense that you are feeling emotional, maybe even vulnerable.
There's only one way
My only option is to fully embrace our connection and take the risk of being open and expressive.
For me to forget
I can't help but be drawn to you and forget the doubts and fears I may have had before.
All for one, one for all
We are in this together, and we both benefit from our mutual investment in each other.
Strong in heart, body and soul
Our connection is fortified on multiple levels: physical, emotional, and spiritual.
We were all for one, one for all
In everything we do, we are committed to each other and our mutual goals.
Nothing could stop us, we had it all
With our connection and commitment, we felt unstoppable and had everything we needed.
I always knew
Despite any struggles or doubts, I never lost faith or hope regarding our connection.
You had dreams of your own
I recognized that you had goals and aspirations beyond me, and I respected and supported those too.
But I can't understand you
As much as I try, there are still aspects of you that I can't fully comprehend.
So many words, too much to say
You often have a lot to say, and it can be overwhelming for me to keep up or process everything.
And nothing to hold on to
Sometimes it can feel like we lack stability or consistency in our connection.
And so another day must end
Regardless of struggles, each day ultimately comes to a close, and we must accept that.
In this loneliness
Sometimes even when we are together, we can still feel lonely or disconnected.
Another season
As time passes, our connection and feelings may shift and evolve with the changing circumstances.
Another time, I guess
We must be patient and wait for the right moment and circumstance to rekindle and nurture our connection.
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Written by: TREVOR JAMES BOLDER
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