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)
Paradise
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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Though in my heart
I know you're lying
And though your love
For me is dying
I see you crying
It's the pain of your secret heart
Filling you with fears
For your mind and for your soul
I touch you softly now
Borne on by hope
Until the end somehow
I am a man and I must keep my vow
I must go on
But the wall of your secret heart
Keeps my distance clear
Helps my footsteps fall
Back in line inside my mind
What's the use you turned me loose
And left me here to cry
Where's the love we talked about
Where's my sunny sky
Secret hearts and sorry tales
Will never help love grow
Spread your wings my daunted soul
The time has come to go
I will not be hurried down
Or blackened by your lies
I must go and find my dream
And live in paradise
The verses of the song "Paradise" by Uriah Heep are about a relationship where one person feels that the other is being dishonest with them. Even though the person recognizes that their partner's love is fading, they can see the pain in their tears. There is hope that the relationship can be saved, but the "wall of your secret heart" is keeping the distance between them clear. The singer is struggling to keep his vow to stay committed but feels that it is time for him to go and find his dream.
The lyrics are poignant and emotional, capturing the pain of a relationship in turmoil. The repetition of the phrase "secret heart" emphasizes the idea that one of the partners is not being honest, and the pain of this deception is tearing the relationship apart. The singer's determination to keep his promise, even though it is causing him heartache, shows the depth of his commitment to the relationship. However, he ultimately realizes that he cannot force someone to love him and must move on to find his own happiness.
Overall, the song "Paradise" is a powerful exploration of love, trust, and heartbreak that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of a failing relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel you trying
I can sense that you are making an attempt
Though in my heart
Despite my feelings
I know you're lying
I am aware that you are not truthful
And though your love
Even though your affection
For me is dying
Is diminishing slowly
I see you crying
I observe you shedding tears
It's the pain of your secret heart
This is caused by the agony within your concealed emotions
Bringing you to tears
Leading you to weep
Filling you with fears
Instilling you with anxieties
For your mind and for your soul
Concerning both your thoughts and spirit
I touch you softly now
I reach out to you gently
Borne on by hope
Encouraged by hope
Until the end somehow
Until the conclusion in some way
I am a man and I must keep my vow
As a man, I am obliged to uphold my promise
I must go on
I need to continue my journey
But the wall of your secret heart
However, the barrier of your concealed emotions
Keeps my distance clear
Maintains a certain level of distance between us
Helps my footsteps fall
Assists my steps to fall
Back in line inside my mind
Brings back into agreement with my thinking
What's the use you turned me loose
What's the point of releasing me
And left me here to cry
And abandoning me here to weep
Where's the love we talked about
What happened to the affection we discussed
Where's my sunny sky
Where did my happy life disappear to
Secret hearts and sorry tales
Hidden emotional states and remorseful stories
Will never help love grow
Won't promote the growth of love
Spread your wings my daunted soul
Take a chance, my intimidated spirit
The time has come to go
It is about time to leave
I will not be hurried down
I won't be rushed to the ground
Or blackened by your lies
Nor tarnished by your deceitfulness
I must go and find my dream
I have to embark on my quest and follow my aspirations
And live in paradise
To reside in a utopia
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEN HENSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Андрей Курбатов
Прекрасная композиция☝️💥💥💥
Remo Nardini
I myself saw them live in Edinburgh in the early 70s and I still listen to them now HAIL URIAH !!!!!
John Laxo D'Sfinter
Masterpiece album.
TJ🏴
What a masterpiece👍Drop C guitar tuning in 72 just blows me away.The little subtle 'Whoomps' in the second part from the keyboards are just bliss.For your mind and for your soul 👍
Haku Pes
Gem!! Thank you Uriah Heep💛
olli manninen
Still as fresh, modern and iconic as it was 50 years ago.
Oywee 928
What an awesome track!! Still cool after all these years! X)
Ken Velickoff
50 years old this year, love Heep
Vera Lucia Pinto Rios
Maravilhoso ❤
Anders Notion
Декабрь 2009-го, мой 1-й класс - время, когда довелось впервые услышать сей замечательный трек на кассете в жигулях❤️