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)

STEP BY STEP
Uriah Heep Lyrics

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It's alright, it's not wrong
To sometimes feel
You're just hanging on
On those days when
Your feelings are low
Don't hold back
Just let those feelings show

If you want my time and devotion
You've got to give me
Some of your emotion
It's not too much, too much to ask
If you want this love to last
Born with open eyes
But you're blinded by confusion
Born with strength

Let's do it step by step
Into tomorrow
We can make it if we try
Just talk to me, walk with me
There's no reason why
Let's do it step by step
Into tomorrow with our open eyes
So come on talk to me
Just walk with me
You can do it if you try
One step, one step at a time
One heart beatin' with mine

Nothing gained, nothing ventured
Nothing won, no risk, no loss
In this world of indecisions
There's a bridge we all must cross
Born with open eyes

But you're blinded by confusion
Born with strength

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Uriah Heep’s “Step By Step” speak about perseverance, determination, and the willingness to face challenges one step at a time. The song reminds listeners that it's okay to feel low sometimes and that these feelings should not be suppressed but embraced. The song advises that one must reveal their emotions if they want others to give them time and devotion. The lyrics suggest that if one wants to succeed in any aspect of life, they must take things step-by-step and not rush through life blindly.

The song highlights the importance of communication and companionship. The lyrics encourage walking and talking with another person, being open to new ideas, and facing life with open eyes. The lyrics suggest that if we take things step-by-step, anything is achievable, whether it's personal growth, success in relationships, or simply getting through challenging moments in life.

Line by Line Meaning

It's alright, it's not wrong
Sometimes it's ok to feel unsure

To sometimes feel
We all have moments of doubt

You're just hanging on
Holding on through tough times is admirable

On those days when
In moments of sadness

Your feelings are low
When you're feeling down

Don't hold back
Express your emotions freely

Just let those feelings show
Do not suppress your emotions

If you want my time and devotion
In order to have my attention and commitment

You've got to give me
It's a two-way street

Some of your emotion
Share your feelings with me

It's not too much, too much to ask
It's a small request