Saga is
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Saga is
1) A progressive rock quintet, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Bassist-keyboardist Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist Michael Sadler have been the principal songwriters for Saga. Originally known as The Pockets, Saga formed in 1977 from the nucleus of Canadian rock band Fludd. In June 1978, they released their self-titled debut album. Their 1979 follow-up album Images at Twilight gave them their first charting single in Canada with the song "It's Time" peaking at #84 in the Canadian Charts. Saga's next album, Silent Knight was released in 1980 and in 1981, the band's 4th album Worlds Apart was released. Following on the success of Worlds Apart, the band won the 1982 Juno Award for "Most Promising Group of the Year.
A 5th album Heads or Tales was released in late 1983 and became another success. Their 6th album Behaviour was released in 1985, and included the singles: "Listen to Your Heart" and "What Do I Know" (#57 Canada). In 1986, Steve Negus and Jim Gilmour left the band over management concerns. Saga continued to record and tour, with Michael Sadler and the Crichton brothers augmented by session musicians. Their 1987 release Wildest Dreams enjoyed better distribution under new label, Atlantic Records, but it failed to match expectations in America. For 1989's The Beginner's Guide to Throwing Shapes, Saga refocused on their earlier European popularity which marked a return to their earlier progressive style.
In 1993, Steve Negus and Jim Gilmour returned to Saga. The band's next album, The Security of Illusion, was well received by Saga fans in Canada and Europe. The 1994 followup, Steel Umbrellas, was considered uneven when compared to their previous release, perhaps due the material originally being produced for the short-lived television series Cobra. In 1995, Jim Crichton composed and produced the majority of Saga's next album, the conceptual Generation 13. Saga's next release, Pleasure and the Pain was released on the eve of their 26th anniversary tour in 1997. The album failed to maintain the interest created by the previous release. On the same anniversary tour the album Phase 1 was released. Their 1998 tour was captured on the next album, Detours, a double-live album released worldwide.
Saga's next three albums, 1999's Full Circle, 2001's House of Cards and Marathon released in 2003 have been all been popular with the band's longtime and loyal fanbase. House of Cards, in particular enjoyed renewed interest. Saga released a new studio album, Network, in the fall of 2004. Their next album, Trust, was released in 2006, featuring Brian Doerner as their new drummer.
Despite the band's fluctuating musical styles and limited commercial success, their fans have remained extremely loyal over the decades. Their musical style was defined by Ian Crichton's staccato guitar riffs, often in harmony with a synthesizer, and complex keyboard arrangements, frequently featuring three players.
The band's multi-song cycle "The Chapters" spanned their first four albums and were continued on later releases beginning in 1999. Songs from the cycle have been performed in concert throughout their career.
On January 16, 2007, it was announced by InsideOut, the band's current record label, that lead singer Michael Sadler would be leaving Saga for personal reasons at the end of 2007. "10,000 Days" was released on November 6, 2007 in conjunction with their planned European tour. As of 15 April 2008, Saga announced that Rob Moratti of Toronto, former singer of Final Frontier, has become their new lead vocalist. In 2009 the release of Saga's first cd with Rob Moratti. This CD is titled The Human Condition and was released in the spring 2009. The band also was touring in both Europe and Canada. On January 28, 2011, an official statement was made announcing Michael Sadler's return as the lead singer of Saga.
2) A Swedish white nationalist singer-songwriter, with racist tendencies. She started as the vocalist for Symphony of Sorrow, but become widely known for her tribute CDs to Ian Stuart and Skrewdriver. More recently she has begun to produce original material as part of her solo career.
In a 2005 Discovery Times production she was described as a performer that βtargets the mainstream by softening her image, while still maintaining her racist ideology.β She has been described as the βSwedish Madonna of the far right.β In the Discovery interview Saga said, βWhat makes me different is I think that Iβm a lot more mainstream looking in that Iβm very much toned down compared to the other [nationalist singers]. Itβs not in your clothes. Itβs not in the way you dress. Itβs not in your appearance. Itβs whatβs in your heart. Itβs a lot easier for the mainstream public to see themselves in meβ she went on to say βmost people do have the same beliefs that I do. Itβs a bad thing to be labeled a racist these days, and itβs such a bad thing that people [would] rather shut up than express what they feel.β
Saga was featured on the front cover of the Fall 2000 edition of Resistance Magazine, a production of the now defunct Resistance Records. Shaun Walker wrote the following at the website for the National Alliance, a pro white advocacy group in the US: ββ¦ just having her in front of the camera helps our Cause. But, she also is quite good at interviews. She comes across as the girl-next-door, who also understands the dynamics of racial conflict.β
3) a Swedish 70βs band.
4) a Dutch progressive rock band. They released one album, entitled To Whom It Concerns, in 1977.
5) a Japanese band best known by the opening and ending of the TV show based on the Viewtiful Joe videogame
6) a Portuguese Progressive/Symphonic Rock from the 1970βs. Their best-known work is the 1976 album Homo Sapiens. After the demise of the band, the members followed very diversified careers in different types of music.
7) a Mexican Progressive/Hard Rock band. Their 2006 debut album El Camino a TitΓ‘n was released under the independent Mexican label GravisRecords.
8) A Lithuanian jazz quartet consisting of AndrΔ PabarΔiΕ«tΔ - vocal, piano, Liudas MockΕ«nas - reeds, Vytis Nivinskas - bass, Marijus Aleksa - percussion. They've released an album by the same name.
9) Irish grime producer currently living in London, released his debut EP Crescent via fellow London producer Visionist's Lost Codes label.
10) A hip hop artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Follow Me
Saga Lyrics
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When I lost all my confidence?
I need you, I need you
To remind me how life looks in the eyes of a child of ten
Where were you?
Where were you when life made no sense?
I need you, I need you
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
Where were you?
Where were you when I wasn't strong?
I need you, I need you
To make me believe in the magic of innocence
Where were you
When I felt like I don't belong
I need you, I need you
Tell me that I can still dream without consequence
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
Where were you?
Where were you when I lost control?
I need you, I need you
Remind me that sometimes I'm lonely but never alone
Where were you?
Where were you when I sold my soul
I need you, I need you
To hold me so tight and never let go
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
(Follow me)
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
How was I to know
You'd be letting go?
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
(Follow me)
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
(Follow me)
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
(Follow me)
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
The lyrics of Saga's "Follow Me" are a plea for emotional support from a loved one. The singer feels lost, weak and disconnected from his childhood innocence. He needs someone to help him recover that sense of wonder, and with a tender invitation, he asks this person to follow him down a path of rediscovery. The song's chorus seems to reenact a game of childhood, where the two hold hands, spin round and round, and eventually come back to the starting point. In this way, the song becomes a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life: sometimes we lose our way, sometimes we need help to remember who we are and where we come from, but ultimately, we can always start anew.
The lyrics of "Follow Me" touch upon a universal theme: the fear of losing oneself in the ever-changing landscape of life. The song suggests that, despite the challenges and uncertainties, we can always find comfort and stability in the love and support of those who matter to us. By evoking childhood memories and games, the song also speaks to the power of nostalgia and playfulness in our emotional lives. By returning to that place of wonder and freedom, we can rekindle our spirit and feel alive again.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you
Asking where the person was when the singer lost their confidence and life made no sense.
When I lost all my confidence?
Asking where the person was when the singer lost all their confidence.
I need you, I need you
The singer needs the person to remind them how life looked when they were a child.
To remind me how life looks in the eyes of a child of ten
The singer needs the person to remind them how life looked when they were a child.
To help me return to that place again
The singer needs the person's help to return to the place where they felt innocent and carefree.
When life made no sense?
Asking where the person was when life made no sense.
To make me believe in the magic of innocence
The singer needs the person to help them believe in the magic of being innocent.
When I wasn't strong?
Asking where the person was when the singer was not strong.
Tell me that I can still dream without consequence
The singer needs the person to tell them that they can still dream without worrying about the consequences.
Sometimes I'm lonely but never alone
The person reminds the singer that they may feel lonely, but they are never alone.
When I sold my soul?
Asking where the person was when the singer felt like they sold their soul.
To hold me so tight and never let go
The singer needs the person to hold them tight and never let go.
How was I to know
The singer is asking how they were supposed to know that the person would let go.
You'd be letting go?
Asking why the person let go.
Follow me down the road
Take my hand and don't let go
(Just close your eyes)
Close your eyes and count to ten
Round and round and back again
The singer wants the person to follow them down the road, take their hand, and not let go. They encourage the person to close their eyes, count to ten, and repeat the cycle.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, MICHAEL SADLER
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Mark
on Intermission
Perhaps their most beautiful yet haunting song ever. The layers of etheric and spiritual sounds are just too gorgeous to resist. It verges on being the most perfecty and beautifully arranged song in the history of all songs.