The song "Gypsy" by Uriah Heep tells the story of a 17-year-old boy who falls in love with a gypsy queen. However, her father, who is the leader of their community, disapproves of their relationship and forbids the boy from being with her. The protagonist is taken to a small shack where he is whipped, and the gypsy queen is told to leave him. Despite the physical and emotional pain, the boy continues to be infatuated with the gypsy queen, considering her his entire world. The lyrics express the boy's desire to be with his gypsy queen, but he wonders if she will remain torn between her father's expectations and her love for him. He hopes that one day he will become strong enough to confront her father and win his approval, becoming the kind of man her father can understand and accept. Overall, "Gypsy" portrays a forbidden love between two individuals from different backgrounds and the obstacles they face in being together, highlighting themes of societal expectations, love, and the desire for acceptance.
