Out on the Street
Finding Faith in the Stone-Cold Night: Uriah Heep's Journey Through Life's Dead-End Streets
Lyrics
Out on the street, dead on my feet
Feeling exhausted and worn out while being outside
At the mercy of the stone-cold night
Vulnerable and exposed to the harshness of the night
It's hard to compete
Challenging to excel or succeed
In a dead-end street
Stuck in a situation with no apparent way forward
With frustration in your line of sight
Frustration clearly visible in your perspective
Do you ever stop to think
Reflecting on life and choices
Do you ever stop at all
Questioning if one takes the time to pause and contemplate
Do you have the time to feel
Having the time to experience and connect emotionally
And if you do
Addressing the listener's ability to feel
Do you know the feeling's real
Acknowledging the authenticity of emotions
Followed a sign that
Following a guiding sign that leads back to the starting point
Pointed the way
Indicating a direction in life
And I found myself
Finding oneself back at the beginning despite efforts
Right back at that start
Expressing a preference for positive emotions
I like to feel good
Enjoying positive emotions and avoiding sadness
I've tried feeling sad
Attempting to avoid the pain of a broken heart
But I can't stand a broken heart
Expressing reluctance to wait for realization until it's too late
Don't wanna wait till my dyin' day
Acknowledging luck in an unusual or unexpected way
To realize
Realization occurring before it's too late
I guess I'm lucky in
Feeling fortunate despite peculiar circumstances
A strange kinda way
Clarity in understanding the situation
'cause it's clear before my eyes
Recognition of the truth unfolding before one's eyes
A gray cloud they say
Referring to a metaphorical obstacle or challenge
Hides a surprise
Anticipation of something unexpected behind a challenge
But it rained until I lost my belief
Experiencing a prolonged period of difficulty affecting faith
Just close your eyes
Suggesting to shut off external influences for guidance
We'll show you the way
Assurance in leading and showing the way
But I believe I've lost my faith
Expressing a personal struggle with faith and belief
One man speaks and one man does
Highlighting the contrast between speech and action
While another soul wields the sword
Emphasizing the power dynamics involving actions and words
I hear you all, but I still can't see
Acknowledging awareness of others' voices but lack of clarity
Just who it is
Seeking to identify the source of the chosen word
Who speaks the chosen word
Questioning the identity of the authoritative speaker
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