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)
Pacific Highway
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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To my old home town
I've been driving since
The break of dawn
Got a feeling like a fever
Burning in my brain
When I see her
It'll be all gone
Pacific highway
Getting nearer now
And I feel like
The dream is coming true
Pacific highway
Getting closer now
I don't need directions
To find my way back to you
Take another turning
On the old creek road
Making sure I don't get lost
I'm hoping to hell
My taco's reading right
Get ahead no matter
What the cost
Tryin' to take it easy
On the old home stretch
But city limits come into sight
I'm getting ready for my Betty
God how I missed that girl
We're rock-n-rollin'
Through the night
I don't need directions
To find my way back to you
I only got five more miles, yeah
Only four more miles, yeah
I only got three miles, two miles
One mile to go
The lyrics of Uriah Heep's "Pacific Highway" describe the journey of a person who has been away from their hometown for a long time and is finally returning. The singer has been driving since dawn and is feeling like they have a fever burning in their brain, but they know that when they see their beloved (Betty), it will all go away. The Pacific Highway is getting nearer, and the singer feels like their dream is coming true. They do not need directions, as they know the way back to their beloved.
The person takes another turning on the old creek road, ensuring that they don't get lost. They hope their taco (referring to the tachometer, a device that measures the rotation speed of an engine) is reading right so that they are moving ahead fast. As they reach the old home stretch, they try to take it easy. However, as they come across the city limits, they get ready to meet their Betty, whom they have missed very much. They both then take a drive through the night, rock-and-roll all the way, to create sweet memories.
The lyrics of the song are easy to understand, and the meaning is conveyed clearly. It is like a joyful anthem for the lovers who are finally reuniting after a long time apart. The energetic instrumentals and the powerful vocals keep the listeners hooked to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryin' to make it back
The singer is making a return trip to their hometown.
To my old home town
The singer is heading to their former place of residence.
I've been driving since
The singer has been behind the wheel continuously.
The break of dawn
The artist started driving early in the morning.
Got a feeling like a fever
The artist has an intense sensation of excitement.
Burning in my brain
The feeling is overwhelming the singer's thoughts.
When I see her
The singer is referring to someone they miss.
It'll be all gone
The intense feeling the artist is experiencing will dissipate upon seeing the person they miss.
Pacific highway
The artist is driving on a road that leads to the Pacific region.
Getting nearer now
The artist is getting closer to their destination.
And I feel like
The singer is experiencing an emotion similar to the one they had during a dream.
The dream is coming true
The artist is almost at their destination and the experience feels surreal.
Getting closer now
The destination is getting nearer.
I don't need directions
The singer is confident in their ability to find their way.
To find my way back to you
The singer refers again to the person they miss.
Take another turning
The artist is making another turn in the road.
On the old creek road
The artist is driving on an old road near a creek.
Making sure I don't get lost
The singer is cautious in their driving to avoid losing their way.
I'm hoping to hell
The singer is very hopeful.
My taco's reading right
The artist's taco (a device measuring distance) is accurately reading the distance they traveled.
Get ahead no matter
The artist is determined to continue making progress, no matter what.
What the cost
The artist is willing to endure risk or hardship in pursuit of their goal.
Tryin' to take it easy
The singer is trying to remain calm and composed during the final leg of the journey.
On the old home stretch
The artist is on the final section of the journey that leads to their old home.
But city limits come into sight
The singer is approaching a city near their destination.
I'm getting ready for my Betty
The singer is getting ready to see their loved one (a nickname used to refer to her).
God how I missed that girl
The singer is revealing that they are deeply in love with and missed their partner very much.
We're rock-n-rollin'
The artist and their partner will feel exhilarated once reunited.
Through the night
The artist alludes to spending time with their partner late into the evening.
I only got five more miles, yeah
The singer is almost at their destination, with only a few miles remaining.
Only four more miles, yeah
The singer is getting even closer to their destination.
I only got three miles, two miles
The artist is progressing by increments, giving voice to their anticipation.
One mile to go
The artist is almost at their destination and is on the last mile of the road that leads to them.
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