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 “targets the mainstream by softening her image, while still maintaining her racist ideology.” She has been described as the “Swedish Madonna of the far right.” In the Discovery interview Saga said, “What makes me different is I think that I’m a lot more mainstream looking in that I’m very much toned down compared to the other [nationalist singers]. It’s not in your clothes. It’s not in the way you dress. It’s not in your appearance. It’s what’s in your heart. It’s a lot easier for the mainstream public to see themselves in me” she went on to say “most people do have the same beliefs that I do. It’s a bad thing to be labeled a racist these days, and it’s such a bad thing that people [would] rather shut up than express what they feel.”
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: “… 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.”
3) a Swedish 70’s 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 1970’s. 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 Titán was released under the independent Mexican label GravisRecords.
8) A Lithuanian jazz quartet consisting of Andrė Pabarčiūtė - vocal, piano, Liudas Mockūnas - 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.
Help Me Out
Saga Lyrics
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Slightly unconcerned
Don't you think your silence
Holds you back?
Won't you ever learn? (Take it)
Can't you see it's worth it?
Can't you try?
If you don't think you'll make it
Let me know
But please don't waste my time
Just help me out
I can't do this myself anymore
Help me out
I can't do this myself anymore
If you lack inspiration
If you need a push
Think of what you'll gain
I won't criticize you
I'll be kind
I'll even play your game
If you'll help me out
I can't do this myself anymore
Help me out
I can't do this myself anymore
You just sit there listening
Like there's nothing wrong
Slightly unconcerned
Don't you think your silence
Holds you back?
Won't you ever learn? (Take it)
Help me out
I can't do this myself anymore
Help me out
I can't do this myself anymore
The lyrics of Saga's song "Help Me Out" express a sense of frustration and desperation by the vocalist. The song begins with the vocalist calling out to someone who appears to be indifferent to their situation. They plead with the person to help them out as they cannot do it themselves anymore. The vocalist asks for support, stating that they won't criticize, but instead, they'll try to be understanding of the help, even playing along with whatever game the other person is playing.
As the song progresses, the frustration of the vocalist grows, and they repeat the same lines, highlighting the need for assistance and the consequences of not receiving it. Towards the end of the song, the vocalist recognizes that the other person is also sitting and listening to their troubles, seemingly unconcerned, and pleads with them to take action.
Overall, the lyrics of the song reveal the importance of sharing burdens and seeking help when necessary, acknowledging that sometimes we cannot do everything on our own and require support from those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
You just sit there like there's nothing wrong
You appear calm and composed despite something bothering you
Slightly unconcerned
You seem to be indifferent towards what's bothering you
Don't you think your silence Holds you back?
Your inability to speak up is preventing you from getting help or making progress
Won't you ever learn? (Take it)
You should realize your mistakes and make changes to improve your situation
Can't you see it's worth it?
This situation is important and meaningful, and it's worth making an effort to address it
Can't you try?
Even if it's hard or uncomfortable, you should try to work on this issue
Time is running out
There's a sense of urgency to address this issue before it's too late
If you don't think you'll make it Let me know
If you feel like you can't handle this on your own, you can ask for help
But please don't waste my time
Please be respectful of my time and effort, and only seek help if you genuinely want to work on this issue
Just help me out I can't do this myself anymore
Please assist me with this situation because I cannot handle it alone anymore
If you lack inspiration If you need a push Think of what you'll gain
If you're struggling to find motivation, think about the positive outcomes that can come from working on this issue
I won't criticize you I'll be kind
I won't judge or belittle you, and will approach this situation with kindness and understanding
I'll even play your game
I'll adapt to your approach or style of working, if that's what you need to make progress
If you'll help me out I can't do this myself anymore
If you assist me with this situation, we can work together to make progress because I cannot handle it alone anymore
Help me out I can't do this myself anymore
Please assist me with this situation because I cannot handle it alone anymore
You just sit there listening Like there's nothing wrong
You seem to be present and attentive, but not actively engaged in solving the problem
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES CRICHTON, MICHAEL SADLER, STEVE NEGUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Learning Finch Project
Saga had what other bands didn't have...musicians of high class...great songs....great sound....and fans that felt were part of Saga like myself!
Tommy Kocal
Sorry I’m late but why weren’t they up there with the likes of Toto/ Rush/ Jefferson Starship, they should of atleast been as big as Yes
René Schaible
my favourite song of the band. unbelivable what a mix. can listen to it every day!
Benoit Vanhees
Superb song, so damned catchy and powerful, the game between the different instrumentalists is really fantastic, lovely keyboard intermezzo's, and playful guitar elements in between, the drums and bass keeping everything very tightly together. One of their best songs for sure !
Alejandro Harnell
Agree!
neil beaton
this is incredible, how has this band never acheived more mainstream success? I guess people just had their heads up their asses with the music video generation
Gabriel Sierra
I was 13 years old when they came to Puerto Rico in 1979. No one knew who they were. They blew out our minds! That concert was heavily laden with lasers, an incredible light show and an incredible performance! Fan for life!
Josep Duran
Qué suerte tenéis, yo vivo en España y por su incultura musical estas bandas nunca vinieron ni vendrán.
Anthony Concepcion
Gabriel Sierra jajaja yo también estuve ahi y fue en el coliseo de guaynabo si recuerdo bien. Trajeron un show de luces laser color verde brutal. ¡Ah! Yo también tenia 13 años por cierto.
Clinton Wazny
their music always gives me this weird feeling inside of me. im only 16 and this was made in the late 70's era.. all of their music feels as if it was meant for me.. if only i could have been around to see them live or to get everybody to listen to them. it seems that nobody knows of them other than me in my school