Stealin
Uriah Heep
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Take me across the water cause I need some place to hide I done the rancher's daughter and I sure did hurt his pride Haha Well, there's a hundred miles of desert lies between his hide and mine I don't need no food and no water, Lord, cause I'm runnin' out of time Fightin', killin', wine and women gonna put me to my grave Runnin', hidin', losin', cryin', nothing left to save But my life Stood on a ridge and shunned religion, thinking the world was mine I made my break and a big mistake, stealin' when I should have been buyin' All that fightin', killin', wine and those women gonna put me to an early grave Runnin', hidin', losin', cryin', nothing left to save But my life, life, life, life, life, life, life, life, life So I stood on a ridge and shunned religion, thinking the world was mine I made my break and a big mistake, stealin' when I should have been buyin' I was stealin' when I should have been buyin' I was stealin' when I should have been buyin' Stealin' when I should have been buyin' Stealin' when I should have been buyin' Stealin' when I should have been buyin' Stealin' when I should have been buyin' Stealin' woo Stealin' hahaha, yeh I was stealin' when I should have been buyin' Stealin', oh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh Stealin', oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo Stealin', rock'n'roll, all right Stealin', rock'n'roll, all right Stealin' babe, babe Stealin', should, should, should have been buyin' Stealin', should, should, should have been buyin' Stealin', should have, should have, should have been buyin' Stealin', buying, yeah
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Written by: KEN HENSLEY
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundUriah Heep is a British rock band known for pioneering the genre of heavy metal. They were formed in 1969 and are still active today.
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Name OriginThe band's name came from the character Uriah Heep from Charles Dickens's novel David Copperfield.
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Song Release"Stealin" is a song from Uriah Heep’s seventh album, "Sweet Freedom," released in 1973.
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Popularity"Stealin" is one of Uriah Heep's most popular songs, and it often features in their live setlists to this day.
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Musical Influences"Stealin" shows distinct influences from progressive rock, blues, and heavy metal genres, which are all elements that define Uriah Heep's unique sound.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Stealin" depict the narrator’s struggles with thievery and the ramifications of his dishonest actions.
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AcclaimThe song has received critical acclaim for its bluesy sound yet catchy tune, making it a highlight of the album "Sweet Freedom."
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Band Line-upDuring the recording of "Stealin", the band consisted of David Byron (vocals), Ken Hensley (guitar, keyboards), Mick Box (guitar), Lee Kerslake (drums), and Gary Thain (bass).
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Change of BassistDespite the success of "Stealin" and the "Sweet Freedom" album, bassist Gary Thain was dismissed from the band due to his serious drug addiction.
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Cover Versions"Stealin" has been covered by several artists, further demonstrating its lasting influence in rock music.
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