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.
Here I Am
Saga Lyrics
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Oh no, I know you're fighting next door
I thought I'd seen the last
I can't believe you still go back for more
What have you got in mind
Why do you waste your time
He gives you nothing at all
He's hurt you before
Leave it all behind
[Chorus]
Here I am
Wondering when you'll come into my life
There you are
With fire in your eyes
Here I am
You know that I'll do everything I can
There you are
Holding my heart in your hands
You know there's something wrong
And I know, I've seen it on your face
Soon as he finds you're gone
There'll be someone new taking your place
Haven't you had enough
Haven't you had it rough
To hold emotions for three
So take my advice
Head for the door
Leave it all behind
[Repeat Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
Here I am
There you are
Here I am
In the opening lines of the song, the singer wakes up to the sound of a crash indicating that something is wrong next door. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the crash is caused by a fight between two people, one of whom the singer knows very well. The singer is worried because he/she knows that the person next door is constantly subjected to abusive behavior by her partner. While the singer seems to be concerned about the person, he/she also seems to be frustrated with the fact that this person sticks around despite the hurtful treatment she receives from her partner.
The singer is wondering when this person will finally leave her abusive partner and come into his/her life. The chorus is a plea to the person in distress to leave the situation and come to the singer, who promises to do everything in his/her power to keep her safe and happy. The singer acknowledges that there is always a fear of the abuser finding a new person to replace the one who left, but urges the person to leave anyway because she has had enough and deserves better.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke to the sound of a crash
I was awakened from my sleep by a loud noise, possibly from a physical altercation.
Oh no, I know you're fighting next door
I am aware that my neighbor is fighting, and I am concerned about your well-being.
I thought I'd seen the last
I believed that you had finally ended the toxic relationship with your partner.
I can't believe you still go back for more
I am disappointed that despite the previous hardships, you still choose to stay in a harmful relationship.
What have you got in mind
What is your plan? What are you thinking of doing?
Why do you waste your time
I am questioning the reason behind you constantly spending your time with a person who does not value you.
He gives you nothing at all
Your partner does not give you anything positive or good in your life and relationship.
He's hurt you before
Your partner has caused you emotional, physical, or psychological pain before in the past.
He'll hurt you again
Your partner will most likely cause you harm or negative emotions in the future if you continue in this relationship.
Leave it all behind
Abandon the negativity, the pain, and the toxic relationship altogether.
[Chorus] Here I am Wondering when you'll come into my life There you are With fire in your eyes Here I am You know that I'll do everything I can There you are Holding my heart in your hands
I am expressing my feelings of readiness and willingness to be with you while acknowledging your presence and strong emotions. I also make sure you know that I will invest my all in our relationship, while you already have my heart.
You know there's something wrong
You are aware that something is wrong in your current relationship and you need to act upon it.
And I know, I've seen it on your face
I have noticed that you have been showing signs of discontent or sadness in your demeanor lately.
Soon as he finds you're gone
Your partner will immediately start looking for a new person to replace you as soon as you leave the relationship.
There'll be someone new taking your place
You will quickly be replaced by someone else who takes your place in your partner's life after you leave.
Haven't you had enough
A rhetorical question meaning 'Have you not been through great pain and mistreatment in this relationship?'
Haven't you had it rough
Another rhetorical question to reinforce that the person has endured immense pain in their current relationship.
To hold emotions for three
It is difficult to handle and tolerate the emotional pain of a relationship for a prolonged period of time, such as three years.
So take my advice
I am suggesting and advising you to do something different and change your current path.
Head for the door
A metaphor signifying leaving the harmful relationship and never looking back.
[Repeat Chorus]
Repeating the previous chorus to emphasize my eagerness and willingness to be with you.
[Repeat Chorus]
Repeating the previous chorus again to reaffirm my sentiments and feelings.
Here I am
The repeated line means I am still here and waiting for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES GILMOUR, JAMES DICKSON CRICHTON, MICHAEL ANTHONY SADLER
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Scott Mitchell
I've been a huge SAGA fan since I was 10.
This song KICKS MAJOR ASS!
Pentii Plenty
Wow, man! That sequnsershit going on @1.26 combined with the rather aggrssevive guitars
makes this shit the best ever Saga stuff..How do you make this shit up? Impossibly great stuff! Kudos from Sweden.
Keith Reeder
"hat sequnsershit going on @1.26 "
Oh dear - you really don't know what you're talking about, do you?
Lafayette Cathey
One of Saga's best albums and songs.
Treehouse Ape Feet
Underrated
Aaron
Sick 🎸🔥💎
martin alberto vivar ramirez
qué chingona canción de los ochentas