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)
Seven Days
Uriah Heep Lyrics
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Oh, I don't care if the sun don't fall
You are the one in a million, child
And you knew that I would call
Thoughts of you alone with me
I can't slow them down
But I can't sleep at night
I can't wait
Seven days is a long time
To be waiting for you girl
I can't wait
Seven days is just too long
To be without you girl
I've tried every kind of distraction
But nothing will ease this pain
There is only one solution, girl
So why do you make me wait
Got to say I didn't think
That I could read your mind
But I can't sleep at night
'cause baby you're on mine
I can't wait
Seven days is a long time
Oh, I miss you girl
I can't wait
Seven days is just too long
I can't wait
Seven days is a long time
To be without you
I can't wait
Seven days is just too long
Just too long
The song "Seven Days" by Uriah Heep is a romantic ballad that expresses the longing and yearning of the singer for his beloved. The opening lines, "I don't care if the rain don't shine, Oh, I don't care if the sun don't fall" reveal the singer's unconcerned attitude towards external events as long as he can be with his lover. The lyrics then shift to the singer's thoughts of his lover, how he can't slow them down and how he can't sleep at night because she's not around. The chorus, "Seven days is a long time, To be waiting for you girl, Seven days is just too long, To be without you girl" emphasizes the main theme of the song: the singer is willing to endure the wait for his lover, but it is just too hard to bear.
The second verse reveals the singer's frustration and desperation to be with his lover. He has tried every kind of distraction, but nothing works. The only solution is that she comes to him. The bridge of the song "Got to say I didn't think, That I could read your mind, But I can't sleep at night, 'cause baby you're on mine" highlights the singer's emotional burden of not knowing when his lover will be with him again. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, which underlines the message of the song.
Overall, "Seven Days" is a poignant song that effectively captures the longing and yearning of a lover who is struggling to cope with the absence of his beloved. The lyrics, coupled with the music, create a melancholic and emotive atmosphere that is bound to resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care if the rain don't shine
Whether good or bad times, I will always love you.
Oh, I don't care if the sun don't fall
Even if everything in life goes wrong, I will still cherish your presence.
You are the one in a million, child
You are the rarest and most unique person I've ever met.
And you knew that I would call
You expected me to reach out to you sooner or later.
Thoughts of you alone with me
I constantly think about us being together.
I can't slow them down
My thoughts about you never stop invading my mind.
But I can't sleep at night
I can't find peace or rest without you by my side.
Because you're not around
Your absence is affecting my well-being.
I can't wait
I'm eager to be with you again.
Seven days is a long time
A week feels like forever without you.
To be waiting for you girl
Your return cannot come soon enough.
Oh, I miss you girl
Your absence is felt strongly and deeply.
Seven days is just too long
Waiting even one more day without you is unbearable for me.
I've tried every kind of distraction
I've attempted to occupy my mind and time with anything and everything, yet I still cannot shake thoughts of you.
But nothing will ease this pain
Nothing can make me forget you or lessen the heartache of being apart.
There is only one solution, girl
The only cure for this longing and restlessness is for us to be reunited.
So why do you make me wait
Why do you have to be away for so long and cause me such agony?
Got to say I didn't think
I admit I was surprised by my own ability to understand you and your thoughts.
That I could read your mind
Our connection is so strong that I can anticipate your feelings and reactions.
'cause baby you're on mine
Because you are always on my mind, both day and night.
To be without you
I cannot imagine going through life without you by my side.
Just too long
A single moment apart from you feels like an eternity.
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Written by: Mick Box, Phil Lanzon
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