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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah_Heep_(band)
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)
Circus
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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Viewing all in vain
Thinking why a dream
Is driving everyone insane
Then something will come
And make you feel
The master in control
And screwing anyone
Who's got a soul
I've been here
Far too long to remember
Sights and sounds
From this town of clowns
Makin' up, dressin' up
Walkin' around
Thinkin' that you're Greta Garbos
I'm sorry my dears
But we only sat down
And laughed and laughed in sorrow
But it was you
That opened the door
And it's that we thank you for
Everyone insane
Everyone's insane
The lyrics of Uriah Heep's "Circus" speak to the struggle of individuals in a world that often feels like a concrete garden, devoid of real connection or purpose. The singer observes the fleeting nature of some people's dreams, while others seem to find power and control - even at the expense of those who still have their souls intact. In a place where everyone seems to be walking around like clowns, the singer laments feeling stuck and unable to recall any positive memories from this town. The irony is that this circus of a world isn't just driving people insane - it's actually making them that way.
The second stanza is particularly poignant in its critique of society and its willingness to put on airs or pretend to be someone they're not. The singer points out that even those who think they're the next best thing, like Greta Garbos, are merely walking around and dressing up without any real substance to back it up. The use of the phrase "laughed and laughed in sorrow" further underscores the façade that people often put on to try to cover up their true emotions. In the end, the singer seems resigned to the fact that everyone is insane, and there's nothing that can be done to change it.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' around this concrete garden
Roaming aimlessly in this lifeless and mundane urban landscape
Viewing all in vain
Observing everything around, but finding no meaning or purpose
Thinking why a dream
Wondering why people cling onto unrealistic hopes and aspirations
Is driving everyone insane
Realizing that clinging onto such dreams can lead to collective madness
Then something will come
But sometimes, a glimmer of hope appears
And make you feel
And it can make you feel like
The master in control
Being in charge, with everything under your command
Still you're picking up
But even so, you find yourself, despite taking control,
And screwing anyone
Harming anyone
Who's got a soul
Who has a good conscience and sense of morality
I've been here
Being in this state of mind
Far too long to remember
For a duration that seems like forever
Sights and sounds
Experiences and sensations
From this town of clowns
From this place full of insincere and superficial people
Makin' up, dressin' up
Faking and pretending to be something you're not
Walkin' around
Moving around pointlessly
Thinkin' that you're Greta Garbos
Thinking that you're a glamorous and important figure like Greta Garbo
I'm sorry my dears
I'm sorry that it has to be this way
But we only sat down
But we only sat down and talked
And laughed and laughed in sorrow
And laughed bitterly, feeling helpless in this absurd world
But it was you
But it was you, the listener
That opened the door
Who provided the opportunity
And it's that we thank you for
And that's what we're grateful for
Everyone insane
Realizing that everyone is struggling to cope with this life and its absurdities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICK BOX, LEE KERSLAKE, GARY THAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-js6el7vn2r
ЦИРК
Когда заросшим садом я брожу
И наблюдаю это буйство,
Все размышляю – не сны ли правят нашим безрассудством?
Ведь Некто есть, кто управляет чувством,
Какой то Спец из Руководства,
Пока ты собираешься, врубаешься, пока
Душа твоя проснется.
От тех воспоминаний я тоже удален –
От тех видений и звучаний табора шутов.
Так соберись, так приоденься, пройдись или
Представь, что ты, как Грета Гарбо.
Я сожалею, дорогая, нас жизнью приземлили,
Но мы хохочем и смеемся в скорби.
Но так случилось – ты открыла дверь и
Благодарны мы за это нашей вере.
Когда заросшим садом я брожу
И наблюдаю это буйство,
Все размышляю – не сны ли правят нашим безрассудством…
Нашим безрассудством…
Нашим безрассудством…
Нашим безрассудством…
@dejandobrivojevic1879
Uhhh,beautful years with Uriah...the youth has gone,but flame of eternal love never ends!!!!!!!!!!!
@edellis515
WHAT A SONG. WHAT A VOICE
@edellis515
I cry from the beauty 😢
@EIYH58
Box, Byron, Hensley, Kerslake and Thain the best line up !
@violet_smiles51230
Beautiful song! Thanks for sharing 🙂
@michaelromani2348
My favorite song from Uriah Heep. Maybe within the top 10 of top influences for my poetry and music. 🙂
@calvinmatthews8349
One of my favorites by the Heep.
@edellis515
His voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@gusmore26
Such a classy and beautiful song. I so much enjoyed Uriah Heep throughout my life - especially growing up during the '70's playing classical percussion in school band and folk, blues, and rock after school. Their vocals are unique, and so too their progressive rock music. Thank you, Uriah Heep.
@VitaliyTanki
U.H.not prog rock)