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)
Lonely Nights
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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I don't know
You just don't know
What you're saying
Anymore
You know beggars
Can't be choosers
And it's fair
I don't care, no no no
Oh baby, I just can't stand
Another lonely night
So come on over and save me
Save me from another lonely night
I hear every word you're saying
They're all lies
But with every breath you're taking
You're thinking of
Ways to say goodnight
Baby, I just can't stand
Another lonely night
So come on over and save me
Save me from another lonely night
Come on over
Come and save me
The lyrics to Uriah Heep's song Lonely Nights describe the desperation and loneliness of the singer, who seeks companionship and affection from someone else. The opening lines, "Will you risk your reputation, I don't know, you just don't know what you're saying anymore," suggest that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own honor or dignity to be with someone else. They are so consumed by their loneliness that they are willing to take risks and make compromises that they normally wouldn't.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of power dynamics in relationships. The line "You know beggars can't be choosers" implies that the singer may be in a subordinate position to the person they're addressing. They may feel like they have to accept whatever attention or affection they can get, even if it's not genuine or reciprocated.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of desperation and longing for human connection. The singer is willing to endure lies and manipulation from their romantic interest because the alternative - another lonely night - is too unbearable.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you risk your reputation
Are you willing to take a risk that could damage your reputation?
I don't know
I'm unsure.
You just don't know
You're unaware of something important.
What you're saying
The words you're speaking right now.
Anymore
Nowadays or currently.
You know beggars
Those who have nothing or very little.
Can't be choosers
Don't have the luxury of being picky.
And it's fair
This is reasonable or just.
We may win, we may be losers
We might succeed or fail.
I don't care, no no no
I am indifferent to the outcome.
Oh baby, I just can't stand
Dear, it is unbearable for me to endure.
Another lonely night
Another night spent without companionship.
So come on over and save me
Please, visit and give me company.
Save me from another lonely night
Please prevent me from experiencing another night of solitude.
I hear every word you're saying
I'm listening carefully to everything you say.
They're all lies
Your statements aren't true.
But with every breath you're taking
Each time you inhale and exhale.
You're thinking of ways to say goodnight
You're figuring out how to leave.
Come on over
Visit me at my location.
Come and save me
Provide me with rescue or solace.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH STEGALL, STEWART HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pawel Jeczminski
"Lonely Nights"
Will you risk your reputation
I don't know
You just don't know what you're saying
Anymore
You know beggars can't be choosers
And it's bad
We may win, we may be loosers
I don't care, no no no
Oh baby, I just can't stand
Another lonely night
So come on over and save me
Save me from another lonely night
I hear every word you're saying
They're all lies
But with every breath you're taking
You're thinking of a ways to say goodnight
Baby, I just can't stand
Another lonely night
So come on over and save me
Save me from another lonely night
Come on over
Come and save me
Michael Fredette
I never heard this one. Metal pioneers Uriah Heep covering Bryan Adams’s first U.S. hit. A faithful rendition.
TOTAL ARMAGEDDON / CÈSAR GONZÀLEZ
Que canción tan poderosa, definitivamente inigualable.
Alexandre Cesar
Uma linda música sem dúvida.
dimitris tasikas
both versions are amazing
Roberto Marcio
Maravilhosa
Avysco Raising
nice song...I really love it.
Pawel Jeczminski
"Lonely Nights"
Will you risk your reputation
I don't know
You just don't know what you're saying
Anymore
You know beggars can't be choosers
And it's bad
We may win, we may be loosers
I don't care, no no no
Oh baby, I just can't stand
Another lonely night
So come on over and save me
Save me from another lonely night
I hear every word you're saying
They're all lies
But with every breath you're taking
You're thinking of a ways to say goodnight
Baby, I just can't stand
Another lonely night
So come on over and save me
Save me from another lonely night
Come on over
Come and save me
HeartBitt
Joya oculta... invaluable !!! keep it hide
רוברט ויינגר
I really love the 3 albums that Uriah heep did with peter goalby, abominog is considered as the last great album by many fans of the band while head first was the last album to enter the billboard album charts in the u.s.a and equator was the last album to enter the british album charts, he was the last great singer of the band, the present singer is good but not great
Jurresp Dougsp
maravilha..