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)
Midnight
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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What to lay down
Lately I can do it
Every day undisturbed
I think I know what
But I can't find out how
The morning didn't show me
What it was worth
Miles and miles of smiles
Getting me nowhere
Opportunities I just can see
Can't lead me to the slaughter
‘Cause I'll already be there
I've been up that street
And I know what's waiting for me
Just waiting
Midnight, moonlight
Day into day
No escape I must stay
Midnight, show me the way
Show me the way
Give me something to play
Something to play
To help me make the new day
Take me out of the darkness
Into the light
I've no friends to stand by me
Here in the night
It's an affair of
A sad and weary heart
Take me out of the darkness
Back to the start
I just lay down wonderin'
What to lay down
Lately I can do it
Every day undisturbed
I think I know what
But I just can't find out how
The morning didn't show me
What it was worth
The song "Midnight" by Uriah Heep is a reflective and melancholic piece that touches on feelings of restlessness, isolation, and a yearning for something more. In the first verse, the singer is at a crossroads, unsure of what direction to take in life. Despite having some inkling of what they want, they can't seem to figure out how to achieve it. The repetition of "lay down" and "undisturbed" suggest a certain sense of inertia, as if the singer is stuck in a rut and finding it difficult to break free.
The second verse touches on a sense of disillusionment - the "miles and miles of smiles" that the singer encounters seem to be false promises, leading them nowhere. They feel like they're being led to the slaughter, with a sense of resignation as they acknowledge they've been down this road before and know what's waiting for them. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, with the singer pleading for guidance from the moonlight at midnight - a time when things can seem particularly stark and lonely. They're desperate for a way out of the darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and a flicker of inspiration or creativity to help them make a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
I just lay down wonderin'
I'm lying in bed and pondering about something.
What to lay down
What to do next or how to proceed.
Lately I can do it
I have been able to manage it recently.
Every day undisturbed
Without any interruptions, every single day.
I think I know what
I believe I know what to do.
But I can't find out how
But I'm uncertain about how to do it.
The morning didn't show me
I hoped the morning would reveal something to me.
What it was worth
The value or worth of what I'm trying to achieve.
Miles and miles of smiles
I'm making progress, but at a slow pace.
Getting me nowhere
But ultimately, I'm getting nowhere.
Opportunities I just can see
I can see the opportunities, but can't seize them.
Can't lead me to the slaughter
I won't be easily deceived or tricked into a bad situation.
‘Cause I'll already be there
I've been through a similar situation before and know what to expect.
I've been up that street
I've been through that same tough situation in the past.
And I know what's waiting for me
I know the challenges and obstacles I'll face.
Midnight, moonlight
It's late at night with only the moonlight illuminating my surroundings.
Day into day
Endless cycle of days with no progress.
No escape I must stay
I'm stuck in this situation and have to face it head-on.
Midnight, show me the way
I'm seeking guidance and a way out of this situation.
Give me something to play
Provide me with some sort of inspiration or motivation to move forward.
Something to play
A new strategy or approach to tackle this problem.
To help me make the new day
So that I can face the next day with a fresh perspective.
Take me out of the darkness
Bring me out of this difficult situation and into the light.
Into the light
A place of clarity and understanding.
I've no friends to stand by me
I have no support system to help me through this.
Here in the night
I'm struggling alone in the dark.
It's an affair of
A situation concerning
A sad and weary heart
I'm feeling emotionally drained and hopeless.
Back to the start
I desire to go back to the beginning and try again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEN HENSLEY
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