Fear of Falling

Uriah Heep · Rainbow Demon [2006]

(false trust)



I've been standing here

Waiting for you

But I don't quite know

What I'm gonna do

So I drag my heels and

I scratch the dust

And I rub my hands

So I can feel my blood



I see the rain clouds forming

The dream is disappearing

And I need it more than you

But you've got the power with you



You told me lies to protect the truth

But you won't admit

What you're really gonna do

So you hold me to ransom

Every chance you get

And you tie me down

So I'm a broken man



I see the future fading

The dream is disappearing

And I need it more than you

But you've got the power with you



Your words are out of touch

But they don't help me much

'cause I fear the fear of falling

You seem to hear no warning

Your words are out of touch

This dream won't come to much

'cause I fear the fear of falling

Why can't you hear me calling

Forever calling



You change the rules

The colour of your skin

And then slam the door

So I can't reach in

I've tried so hard to be heard

So you think you know it all

But I'll steal the last word



I've watched the daylight fading

The dream is disappearing

And I need it more than you

But you've got the power with you



Your words are out of touch

But they don't help me much

'cause I fear the fear of falling

You seem to hear no warning

Your words are out of touch

Your dream won't come to much

'cause I fear the fear of falling

Why can't you hear my warning



Your words are out of touch

This dream won't come to much

'cause I fear the fear of falling

Don't you hear my warning

Your words are out of touch

This dream won't come to much

'cause I fear the fear of falling

Don't you hear me calling



The dream is disappearing

'cause you've got

The power with you



So here we are

This dream has gone too far ...

Fear of Falling

Uriah Heep's 'Fear of Falling' appears on the 2006 reissue of 'Rainbow Demon,' a collection of tracks spanning the band's extensive discography. As a staple of their progressive rock and hard rock repertoire, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic guitar work and driving rhythms. Released decades after its original recording, this track remains a defining element of Heep's catalog, showcasing their ability to craft anthemic material that resonates across generations. The composition reflects the band's enduring influence within the genre, serving as a powerful example of their live and studio prowess. Its inclusion in modern compilations highlights the song's lasting appeal and its status as a core component of Uriah Heep's musical legacy.