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)
Holding On
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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The ashes burn on
The ghost of a love we had
Tries to hold on, tries to hold on
No communication
All systems are down
No new conversation
What's the point in holdin' on
When the spirit is gone, holdin' on
What's the point in holdin' on
When the spirit is gone
Cold, cold as the empty night
Deep in your eyes
I know there's no truth, no light
Only your lies, only your lies
The circle's broken
The damage is done
The crystal lies
Smashed on the floor
Your presence has left me now
Your spirit has gone
The ghost of a love we had
Tries to hold on, tries to hold on
The circle's broken
The damage is done
So what's the point in holdin' on
The lyrics of the song Holding On by Uriah Heep capture the pain of a relationship that has lost its spark. The opening lines describe the feeling of being lost, like a "precious flame", with only the remnants of the relationship still burning on. The ghost of a once great love tries to hold on, but there is no communication and no new conversation. The song questions the point of holding on when the "spirit is gone".
The second verse takes a darker turn, describing the situation as "cold as the empty night". The singer knows that there is no truth or light left, only lies, and the circle of their relationship is broken with irreparable damage done. The crystal that symbolizes their love is shattered on the floor. Despite this, the ghost of their love still tries to hold on. The final verse repeats the lament that the circle is broken, the damage done, and there is no point in holding on.
This song is a powerful expression of the pain and confusion that can arise when a once-great love has faded away, leaving only memories and the ghost of what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost, lost like a precious flame
Feeling unimportant and lacking direction in life.
The ashes burn on
Memories of the past can linger and hurt.
The ghost of a love we had
Holding onto past love instead of moving on.
Tries to hold on, tries to hold on
Desperately trying to keep something that is already gone.
No communication
Lack of connection and understanding.
All systems are down
Nothing seems to be working or improving.
No new conversation
Stuck in the same old patterns and routines.
Never a sound, never a sound
Silence and emptiness where there should be dialogue.
What's the point in holdin' on
Questioning the value of staying in the same situation.
When the spirit is gone, holdin' on
Struggling to maintain a connection when the emotions have faded.
Cold, cold as the empty night
Feeling lonely and dark without love.
Deep in your eyes
Looking for meaning or sincerity in someone.
I know there's no truth, no light
Realizing that the person is dishonest or not genuine.
Only your lies, only your lies
Deception and trickery instead of honesty and affection.
The circle's broken
The bond or relationship is ruined.
The damage is done
The harm has been inflicted and cannot be undone.
The crystal lies
The perfect image or ideal has been shattered or destroyed.
Smashed on the floor
Broken beyond repair.
Your presence has left me now
Feeling abandoned or disconnected by someone important.
Your spirit has gone
The person no longer shares the same emotions or beliefs.
So what's the point in holdin' on
Questioning why to stay engaged in a hopeless situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TREVOR JAMES BOLDER, MICHAEL FREDERICK BOX, PETER JOHN GOALBY, LEE GARY KERSLAKE, JOHN TERENCE SINCLAIR
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Flavio Renan
Banda: URIAH HEEP
Origem: LONDRES (Inglaterra)
Álbum: EQUATOR (EQUADOR)
Lançamento: 12/03/1985
Produção: TONY PLATT
Composição: PETER GOALBY/MICK BOX/TREVOR BOLDER
Gravadora: COLUMBIA
Vocal: PETER GOALBY
Guitarra: MICK BOX
Baixo: TREVOR BOLDER
Teclado: JOHN SINCLAIR
Bateria: LEE KERSLAKE
ESPERANDO
Perdido, perdido, como uma chama preciosa
As cinzas queimam
O fantasma de um amor que tínhamos
Tente aguentar
Tente aguentar
Sem comunicação
Todos os sistemas estão em baixa
Nenhuma conversa nova
Nenhum som
Nenhum som
Qual é o sentido em esperar
Quando o sentimento passou
Esperando
Qual é o sentido em esperar
Quando o espírito se afasta
Frio, frio como a noite vazia
No fundo dos seus olhos
Eu sei que não há verdade, nem luz
Apenas suas mentiras
Somente suas mentiras
Qual é o sentido em esperar
Quando o sentimento se foi
Esperando
Qual é o sentido de esperar
Quando o espírito se foi
O círculo se partiu
O estrago está feito
O cristal está quebrado no chão
Sua presença me deixou agora
Seu espírito se foi
O fantasma de um amor que tínhamos
Tentativas de segurar
Tentativas de segurar
Flavio Renan
Banda: URIAH HEEP
Origem: LONDRES (Inglaterra)
Álbum: EQUATOR (EQUADOR)
Lançamento: 12/03/1985
Produção: TONY PLATT
Composição: PETER GOALBY/MICK BOX/TREVOR BOLDER
Gravadora: COLUMBIA
Vocal: PETER GOALBY
Guitarra: MICK BOX
Baixo: TREVOR BOLDER
Teclado: JOHN SINCLAIR
Bateria: LEE KERSLAKE
ESPERANDO
Perdido, perdido, como uma chama preciosa
As cinzas queimam
O fantasma de um amor que tínhamos
Tente aguentar
Tente aguentar
Sem comunicação
Todos os sistemas estão em baixa
Nenhuma conversa nova
Nenhum som
Nenhum som
Qual é o sentido em esperar
Quando o sentimento passou
Esperando
Qual é o sentido em esperar
Quando o espírito se afasta
Frio, frio como a noite vazia
No fundo dos seus olhos
Eu sei que não há verdade, nem luz
Apenas suas mentiras
Somente suas mentiras
Qual é o sentido em esperar
Quando o sentimento se foi
Esperando
Qual é o sentido de esperar
Quando o espírito se foi
O círculo se partiu
O estrago está feito
O cristal está quebrado no chão
Sua presença me deixou agora
Seu espírito se foi
O fantasma de um amor que tínhamos
Tentativas de segurar
Tentativas de segurar
Vera Lucia Pinto Rios
Sensacional ❤
Mark Lehman
This is what a broken love is about still listening 2020 holding on
Colemann76
What a great but little known Uriah Heep song
Colemann76
Houde Family Definitely
Houde Family
I know but.... The song is amazing !
MegaHello202
Finally I’ve been looking for this online forever
Houde Family
It Is A Really Good Song !
brian bottomley
how many of you guys listening to this wonder what is the point of holding on
Eric Campbell
I can relate to the lyrics but this sounds like bland Journey.