Wise Man

Uriah Heep · Live On Air [2002]

Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, ohh

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 has he smiled

I saw a twinkle in his eyes

He said with all his years

There's still so much

He has to learn

And 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 wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

But I'm looking for

An easy way to learn

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 wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

But I'm looking for

An easy way to learn

Oh, wise man

Oh wise man

I wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

I wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

I wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

Wise man, wise man too

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 wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

But I'm looking for

An easy way to learn

Oh, wise man

Oh wise man

I wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

I wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

I wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

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 wanna be like you

And be a wise man too

But I'm looking for

An easy way to learn

Wise Man

Uriah Heep stands as a cornerstone of British hard rock, known for blending heavy riffs with melodic sensibilities. Their extensive discography features numerous live recordings that capture the band's dynamic stage presence and enduring power. Wise Man appears on the 2002 release Live On Air, a collection that highlights the group's ability to deliver polished performances in a broadcast setting. The track exemplifies the band's signature sound, characterized by soaring vocals and intricate guitar work that defined their era. While the song may not be as ubiquitous as some of their classic anthems, it remains a testament to their consistent songwriting and vocal prowess. This recording offers listeners a glimpse into the band's evolution, showcasing their capacity to maintain high energy and musical depth across decades of touring and recording.