Wise Man
Uriah Heep
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I sat before the wise man In the autumn of my youth And I told him all The things I had to know He said you have the future If you need to find the truth And in his eyes I saw that it was so So I came right out And asked him The meaning of life And as he smiled I saw a twinkle in his eye He said with all his years There's still so much He has to learn And once again I saw that it was so Keep on living, loving Waiting your turn It's the only way to Ease your concern If you want to find Your dream, be sure You don't wake up too soon Or you'll find it easier Shooting for the moon Wise man, wise man Which way shall I run There's so many roads So many ways to turn I am like a blind man Lost in the sun I want to be like you And be a wise man too But I'm looking for An easy way to learn And be a wise man too
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Written by: KEN HENSLEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wise Man" is a song by the British rock band Uriah Heep. It was first released in 1977 as a part of the band’s 10th album, 'Firefly.'
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Band LineupThis was the first Uriah Heep album to feature John Lawton on vocals. He replaced David Byron, who had been let go due to his alcohol-related issues.
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Album ReceptionDespite several lineup changes, the 'Firefly' album was well-received by fans and critics alike, with "Wise Man" being one of the standout tracks.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Wise Man" offer reflections on wisdom and experience, emphasizing that a person's age does not necessarily make them wiser.
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Notable Achievement"Wise Man" was the lead single from the 'Firefly' album and it reached number 31 in the UK Singles Chart, marking a successful release for the band.
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Music VideosInterestingly, "Wise Man" is the first ever Uriah Heep song to have a music video. The video was filmed in Shepperton Studios in the UK and portrayed the band performing the song.
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Song DurationThe running time of this song is 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Song RecordingThe 'Firefly' album, including the song "Wise Man," was recorded at Roundhouse Recording Studios in London, UK.
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Band's Style"Wise Man" is a quintessential Uriah Heep song showcasing their signature style of progressive hard rock combined with elements of heavy metal and fantasy-inspired lyrics.
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Musical ArrangementThe musical arrangement of "Wise Man" showcases Ken Hensley's keyboard skills and Mick Box's heavy guitar riffs, both of which contribute to the characteristic Uriah Heep sound.
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