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.
Humble Stance
Saga Lyrics
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You know, you gotta know
That's why I chose to tell you
That humble stance and timid glance makes your world turn so slow
You know, you gotta know
There's no one going to help you
Watching you, that shyness too, with everyone you know
That's how they step around you
It takes you twice the time to find the things you're looking for
You know, you're moving slow
No one will stop to tell you
You can light up anyone you please
You should spend less time down on your knees
Lately I've been watching a little complex grow
You know, you gotta know
That's why I chose to tell you
Lately I've been watching a little complex grow
You know, you gotta know
That's why I chose to tell you
That humble stance and timid glance makes your world turn so slow
You know, you gotta know
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
Lately I've been watching a little complex grow
You know, you gotta know
That's why I chose to tell you
That humble stance and timid glance makes your world turn so slow
You know, you gotta know
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
There's no one going to help you
The lyrics to Saga's song Humble Stance are about the dangers of lacking confidence and being trapped in a shy, timid demeanor. The song advises the listener to break out of this mold and not rely on others for assistance. The first verse describes watching someone's "little complex grow," indicating a lack of self-esteem or confidence that is hindering their progress. The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking a more confident stance in life and not expecting help from others.
The second verse expands on the idea that the person's timid manner is causing them to be overlooked or ignored by others. The line "It takes you twice the time to find the things you're looking for" suggests that the person's lack of assertiveness is making them inefficient and unable to achieve their goals. The chorus repeats the message that the person must take control of their life and not rely on others.
Overall, Humble Stance is a powerful message about the importance of confidence and assertiveness. It warns against getting trapped in a cycle of shyness and self-doubt and encourages the listener to break free from this pattern.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been watching a little complex grow
Recently, I've been observing a small issue progressively getting more complicated
You know, you gotta know
It is imperative that you come to understand
That's why I chose to tell you
That is the reason I have decided to inform you
That humble stance and timid glance makes your world turn so slow
Being overly meek and apprehensive hinders your progress tremendously
There's no one going to help you
No one is going to provide assistance or support for you
Watching you, that shyness too, with everyone you know
Observing your timid nature with all of your acquaintances
That's how they step around you
This is why they avoid engaging with you
It takes you twice the time to find the things you're looking for
You spend a disproportionate amount of time searching for the things you need
You know, you're moving slow
You are progressing at a very sluggish pace, as a result
No one will stop to tell you
Nobody will take the time to notify you of this fact
You can light up anyone you please
You have the ability to positively impact anyone you wish
You should spend less time down on your knees
Rather than humbling yourself excessively, it would be best to take action and stand up for yourself
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, PETER ROCHON, MICHAEL SADLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@willramone1753
My uncle's favorite song, he passed away 9 days ago.
@dieterweyne839
Bei der Musik kann ich gut relaxen und an eine geile Jugendzeit denken
@tommymisse
im 56 - they r a part of my youth and i love em still,always will
@davidlarsen4664
Tommy Parviainen im 16 and i like their music its fantastic
@annikajonsson9871
mine too
@Mohjoe62
I'm 58.Same
@peterjaeh
I'm 57 ;-)
@stub2022
I hear that, brother .
@lyrics378
FRIENDS!!! SAGA LOVERS UNITE!!!!🖤
@patriciapusztai227
First heard this intelligent, ingenious, incredible band on an L.P. at a friend's house.Then, we saw them live onstage in a tiny club in To. Absolutely adore them! Kudos, & live long, Michael Sadler, & ALL of SAGA!!!