Uriah Heep is an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Their current … Read Full Bio ↴Uriah Heep is an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Their current lineup consists of guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, lead vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and bassist Dave Rimmer. They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 53-year career, leaving Box as the only remaining original member. Notable former members of the band are vocalists David Byron, John Lawton, John Sloman and Peter Goalby, bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, John Wetton, Bob Daisley, Paul Newton, and John Jowitt, drummers Nigel Olsson, Iain Clark, Lee Kerslake and Chris Slade, and keyboardists Ken Hensley and John Sinclair.

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)

Hold Your Head Up
Uriah Heep Lyrics

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And if it's bad
Don't let it get you down
You can take it
And if it hurts
Don't let them see you cry
You can make it

Just hold your head up, woman

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

And if they stare, just let them
Burn their eyes on you moving
And if they shout, don't let it change
A thing that you're doing

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

And if they stare, just let them
Burn their eyes on you moving
And if they shout, don't let it change
A thing that you're doing

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman

Hold your head up, woman

Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Uriah Heep's song Hold Your Head Up encourage women to remain confident and resilient despite difficult circumstances. The song urges women not to let their experiences get them down or reveal any emotion that might make them appear vulnerable. The lyrics are calls to action, invoking a sense of inner strength that can help women persevere through emotional pain and turmoil.

The repetition of the chorus and the use of the phrase "Hold your head up" throughout the song reinforces the message that women should maintain a sense of pride and confidence, no matter what challenges they may face. The song empowers women to pursue their goals and dreams, despite any obstacles they may encounter. The lyrics also suggest that women should not worry about what others think and instead focus on their own personal growth.

Overall, the song has an upbeat and empowering message that continues to resonate with audiences today. It encourages people, regardless of gender, to persevere and maintain a positive outlook in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

And if it's bad
If you're facing a tough situation

Don't let it get you down
Don't let it affect your mood or confidence

You can take it
You have the strength to handle it

And if it hurts
If it causes you emotional or physical pain

Don't let them see you cry
Don't show vulnerability or weakness to others

You can make it
You have the ability to get through it

Just hold your head up, woman
Keep your chin up and don't let it affect your confidence

Hold your head up, woman
Repeat of previous line

Hold your head high
Maintain a confident and positive attitude

And if they stare, just let them
If others are judging or observing you

Burn their eyes on you moving
Let them watch you confidently handle the situation

And if they shout, don't let it change
If others try to bring you down or criticize you

A thing that you're doing
Don't let it change your actions or goals

Hold your head up
Repeat of previous chorus

Hold your head up, woman
Repeat of previous lines

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: C. White, R. Argent

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Comments from YouTube:

@lowgens02

10y↑29

Written by Rod Argent and Chris White. Argent originally recorded this song. I had no idea Uriah Heep had covered it. Pretty good job.

@garycoker1990

5y↑2

first time hearing this never knew the heep covered this song good job

@JamesADempsey

4y↑2

the lead guitar work is stellar.

@randyflowers1975

4y↑1

@@JamesADempsey Mick Box one of the most underrated guitar players ever.

@scottsalter6400

2y↑2

Love this tune
It just sticks in my happy Rock Vault!

@deadskinrippers

4y↑3

Great song. Great bass line.

@santyrush

4y↑1

La mejor versión del tema, de Uriah heep

@2degucitas

8y↑13

I love Heep, this is a good cover, but I miss the organ!!!

@randyflowers1975

Yea but you get to hear Mick Box play guitar.

@mikereiss4216

If UH did this around the time when David Byron was still in the band there probably would have been more organ in it.

@fairnorth2733

WOW !!!! I HAVE NOT HEARD THE URIAH HEEP VERSION OF "HOLD YOUR HEAD UP" SINCE MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS !!!! BACK DURING 1972 AND 1973 RADIO STATION WNEW-FM IN NEW YORK CITY USED TO PLAY BOTH VERSIONS !!!! (ARGENT) EXCELLENT !!!!

@deathschool91

11y↑1

This song makes me feel like I rule the world.

@KingOFuh

44w↑1

Russ Ballard, the guy who sang this in Argent, also wrote "You Can Do Magic" for America and "I Know There's Sumpin' Goin' On" for Frida of ABBA.

@mikereiss4216

I didn't know they did a cover of this but it makes sense since both bands(UH and Argent) are from the same era.

@DKashman

3y↑1

This is a good tune, I thought it was Argent but the argument leans more towards Uriah Heep, either way it is a great tune>
I am an Australian and in 1987 a Local act called "The Party Boys" also released a version of this song, the Party Boys featured artist living in Australia but necessarily born here, The line up changed regularly, but the line up that did the track was Lead singer "John Swann" he was Scottish born, Guitarist was "Kevin Borich" he was New Zealand born, also on Guitar was John Brewster he is Australian, on Bass was Alan Lancaster {From status Quo) I think he is English, On Drums was Paul Christie he was the founder of this group.
Here is the link to the Party Boys version, I would love others feed back, on if this is as good or not in your minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hroG6zWQbdo

@daisywrabbit

Yeah, the party boys version rocks! Thanks for linking it. I feel like that was the version I used to hear on the radio when I was a kid., But it’s hard to tell.

@sammydalecarlton

6y↑2

It is off of their 1989 album "Raging Silence" "Demons and Wizards" was also an Awsome Album

@ligobigo

6y↑2

RARELY is the remake better than the original...and this is one of those RARE occaisons. is NOT BETTER. I love both bands and do not know why Heep would try to cover this classic. Heep are more than capable of doing there own wonderful stuff.

@Lee.Higginbotham

Usually. I think the 3 covers by Manfred Mann's Earth Band of 3 Bruce Springsteen song Spirit's in the Night, Blinded By the Light, and For You are superior to the Boss.

@toddstevens13

5y↑2

12 Bands, including the Heepsters in 1989 on Raging Silence, covered this Anthem

@scottarnold9373

6y↑3

Great guitar work, but I miss the keyboard

@dawoifeausminga

9y↑2

this is definitely the Version of Uriah Heep

@user-fs9iw8qm4t

3y↑1

remember that in difficult moments I remembered the motive of this song, and it became easie

@Q247247

4y↑2

I didn't know this existed until now. Got here from checking out Mr. Big's version.

@fredy68656

12y↑2

TAMBIEN ENEMOS LA VERCION DE URIAH HEEP,LASTIMA QUE NO HAYA VIDEO EN VIVI

@artax84z

11y↑3

People can get the impression that it is from Conquest because of the cover used, we speak in words and images. Yes it is UH

@brodusclay2012

5y↑1

Altijd..... Altijd, vet nummer

@artax84z

11y

Sounds like Bernie to me, though it was on the Raging Silence in 1989, not the 1980 Conquest album

@trukinhard77

11y↑2

To all who think it's Argent. It's not. While Bernie Shaw and and Rod Argent may sound somewhat similar, they DO have very distinctive differences in their voices. This is absolutely Heep.

@edeledeledel5490

4y↑2

Russ Ballard sings it for Argent

@juttapottreck4112

Tolle Mücke

@sammydalecarlton

6y↑6

wow wow wow Argent did it good, but Uriah Heep did it so much better WOW WOW WOW

@timsears951

you do know Argent originally wrote the song right???

@nazzare79

11y↑1

This is not from 'Conquest' album but from 'Raging Silence'...

@Moonspellik

11y↑1

no, you are wrong, its Uriah Heep, they did a cover of Argent's song

@francisng2561

I like the music in this song, as compared to Argent. I wonder how many of you would agree with me.

@puckradtiff

11y↑1

Not Argent! Definitely Uriah Heep My apologies (getting this one confused with the lengthier Argent album version)

@joeanderson8195

Reminds me of my biological side

@puckradtiff

11y

I have both versions - this one's Argent

@robertriegger1708

5y↑1

no, sorry, it's Heep...but I see in November 2017 "The Zombies" with Rod Argent before Uriah Heep. I think, Rod and the other Heeps are not unknown to each other... :-)