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)
Dreamer
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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Down in my shoe
So listen friends
I tell you what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna run up
The road of mystery
Hangin' by a thread to a fantasy
A background black
Buried in the image
Of an empty space
I'm back on my feet
Getting no sleep
Makin' it all mine
Give me a chance
To follow the bands
Waitin' for the sunshine
Husslin' my will
In a bar downtown
And f it don't work out now
'll keep movin' around and around
Tll I'm back on my feet
Getting no sleep
Makin' it all mine
Give me a chance
To follow the bands
I'm waitin' for the sunshine, yeah
A dreamer, a dreamer
Hangin' around
A dreamer, a dreamer
Trying to hitch a ride
A dreamer, a dreamer
Hangin' around
A dreamer, a dreamer
When I turn my back
You're by my side
Well I fought my way
Through the back-stage door
Staring at my goal
Till my eyes get sore
And working my way
Through the little I say
Caring no less just
The light of the day
A background black
Showing my face
Buried in the image
Of an empty space
I'm back on my feet
Getting no sleep
Makin' it all mine
Give me a chance
To follow the bands
I'm waitin' for the sunshine, yeah
Just a dreamer
When I turn by back
You're by my side
Dreamer
The lyrics of "Dreamer" by Uriah Heep tell the story of a struggling artist who dreams of making it big in the music industry. The first stanza describes the singer's determination to achieve his dream. He hides a dollar deal in his shoe before running up the road of mystery, holding onto the thread of a fantasy. The background is black, but he appears buried in the image of an empty space.
In the chorus, the singer's dreamer identity is repeated four times, emphasizing that he has not lost his hope despite the obstacles he faces. The second stanza describes the singer's willingness to work hard to achieve his goal. He spends his time hustling his will and performing in a bar downtown. However, if things don't work out in one place, he keeps moving around to find new opportunities. The singer is determined to make it on his own.
The song's central theme is the longing for success and recognition in the music industry. The lyrics describe the struggle of a dreamer fighting to make their dreams a reality. It is a relatable tale for anyone chasing their dreams, reflecting the difficulties they face on their journey to success.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a dollar deal hidden
Down in my shoe
I have some money hidden in my shoe and I'm ready to use it
So listen friends
I tell you what I'm gonna do
I want to share my plans with you
I'm gonna run up
The road of mystery
Hangin' by a thread to a fantasy
I'm going to follow my dreams, which may be uncertain and far-fetched
A background black
Showing my face
Buried in the image
Of an empty space
I feel lost and invisible, with no significant presence in the world
Husslin' my will
In a bar downtown
And if it don't work out now
I'll keep movin' around and around
I'm working hard and trying to make things happen, even if it means constantly moving and changing my approach
I'm back on my feet
Getting no sleep
Makin' it all mine
Give me a chance
To follow the bands
Waitin' for the sunshine
I'm ready to work hard and take every opportunity that comes my way to pursue my dream
A dreamer, a dreamer
Hangin' around
A dreamer, a dreamer
Trying to hitch a ride
I'm a dreamer, constantly searching for opportunities to make my dreams come true
When I turn my back
You're by my side
Even though it feels like I'm alone and unnoticed, there are those who support me and stand by me
Well I fought my way
Through the back-stage door
Staring at my goal
Till my eyes get sore
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my dreams and I'm willing to endure the pain and struggles along the way
And working my way
Through the little I say
Caring no less just
The light of the day
I'm not afraid to speak up and chase my dreams, even if it means going against convention or societal expectations
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICK BOX, GARY THAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-js6el7vn2r
МЕЧТАТЕЛЬ
Я в башмак на счастье доллар положу.
Так вот, друзья мои, что я вам скажу:
Я отправлюсь дорогой таинства,
Держась за нити фантазии.
А тьма за спиною осветит мой лик,
Чтоб в пустоте исчезнуть вмиг.
Я снова в пути,
И там впереди
Мне остановки нет.
Дайте мне шанс
Выйти на вас,
Ищущих солнечный свет.
Я попытаю счастья в баре городском.
А если это не сработает, то я буду ходить кругом, кругом, кругом, кругом...
И вот я в пути,
И там впереди
Мне остановки нет.
Дайте мне шанс
Выйти на вас,
Ищущих солнечный свет.
Мечтатель, мечтатель ходит за мной,
Мечтатель, мечтатель ловит ветер свой,
Мечтатель, мечтатель ходит за мной,
Мечтатель, мечтатель, когда я обернусь – ты у меня за спиной.
Я ломлюсь сквозь запертую дверь,
До боли в глазах высматривая цель.
Мой путь – работа для меня,
Не думая о времени дня.
А тьма за спиною осветит мой лик,
Чтоб в пустоте исчезнуть вмиг.
Я снова в пути,
И там впереди
Мне остановки нет.
Дайте мне шанс
Выйти на вас,
Ищущих солнечный свет.
Мечтатель, мечтатель ходит за мной,
Мечтатель, мечтатель ловит ветер свой,
Мечтатель, мечтатель ходит за мной,
Мечтатель, мечтатель, когда я обернусь – ты у меня за спиной...
@paulkazakoff9231
Love the Heep ! Brilliant song.Still good in 2023 !!
@grumpyolddude439
One of the best alkbums I ever bought. Played the HELL out of this when I was 16/17 years old.
@serafimusv1438
Uriah Heep, the best!
@carloratto8986
Each Song of the album Is eccellente..please listen carefully
@Drex___
I Only Had This On 8 Track. Played it in my 68 Mustang Fastback Had the player on the dash between the humps. It always slipped off onto my hand when I Power Shifted. No Velcro back then.
@gbh5912
Nice transportation share !!
@veraluciapintorios5740
Excelente ❤
@user-jk5hi2bx6u
The best song from this album !!!
@DavidGarrick1515
One of The Best !
@clarkthesharkshow9944
HEEP ETERNAL !!