Uriah Heep is an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Their current … Read Full Bio ↴Uriah Heep is an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Their current lineup consists of guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, lead vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and bassist Dave Rimmer. They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 53-year career, leaving Box as the only remaining original member. Notable former members of the band are vocalists David Byron, John Lawton, John Sloman and Peter Goalby, bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, John Wetton, Bob Daisley, Paul Newton, and John Jowitt, drummers Nigel Olsson, Iain Clark, Lee Kerslake and Chris Slade, and keyboardists Ken Hensley and John Sinclair.

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)

Roller
Uriah Heep Lyrics

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Oh where is she woman
She's only here for the sun
It's now you'll discover
She's only here for the fun
And who will move over
Sweet talker choosin' her side
And it's then, it's all over
She' just along for the ride

She' s a roller
She's just a roller
Bet she'll roll her life away

One town is just like another
One man will just never do
Don't turn around
When she calls out your name
She's gonna break you in two

But she's a roller
She's just a roller
Rolling time come today

One town is just like another
One man will just never, never do
Don't turn around

When she calls out your name
She's gonna snap you in two

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Uriah Heep's song Roller paint a picture of a woman who is carefree and only seeks to have fun. She is likened to a roller who will keep on rolling, no matter the town or man she encounters. The song suggests that she is not interested in commitment or settling down, but only seeks to have a good time even if it means hurting others along the way. It warns of her destructiveness and the danger of being involved with her.

The chorus repeats the phrase "she's just a roller" emphasizing her lack of commitment, as well as her tendency to keep "rolling" or moving on. The line "one town is just like another, one man will just never do" also emphasizes her lack of interest in settling down, and highlights her willingness to move on from one person to another without any real attachment.

The imagery of the roller is a powerful metaphor for this type of person. The idea of rolling suggests movement and excitement, but also a lack of direction and purpose. This metaphor is reinforced by the line "she'll roll her life away" which suggests a lack of control or purpose in her life. Overall, the song paints a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with someone who is only interested in having fun and who will move on without a second thought.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh where is she woman
Where is the woman he is talking about?

She's only here for the sun
She is only here to enjoy herself in the sun.

It's now you'll discover
You will find out now.

She's only here for the fun
She is only here to have fun.

And who will move over
Who will move out of her way?

Sweet talker choosin' her side
A smooth talker who has chosen to be on her side.

And it's then, it's all over
Once that happens, it's over.

She' just along for the ride
She is only here for the experience.

She' s a roller
She is someone who enjoys living life to the fullest.

She's just a roller
She is just someone who loves to have fun.

Bet she'll roll her life away
She will probably spend her life having fun and not taking anything seriously.