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.
Leave Her Alone
Saga Lyrics
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'Cause sometimes you stumble, then you fall
And sometimes you never come home at all
Sometimes I hear talking all through the night
But sometimes it sounds more like you're fighting
Sometimes I hide under the covers till daylight
Some nights you stay up with the girls and you play
Sometimes it's written on their faces
I'll Never Be Like You
I'm not sure what the future holds for me
And I don't know where I'll go or who I'll meet
But I'll never be like you
Saga's song "Leave Her Alone" is a powerful and emotional portrayal of a woman who is living with an abusive partner. The lyrics describe the difficult and often terrifying experience of being in a relationship with someone who is unpredictable and violent. The song's speaker, presumably the woman in the relationship, expresses her fear and despair through vivid imagery and a haunting melody.
The first two lines of the song set the stage for the imagery that will follow. The singer hears her partner stumbling and falling in the hallway, a clear indication that he is drinking or otherwise under the influence. She also knows that sometimes he never comes home at all, leaving her alone to wonder where he is and what he is doing. These are powerful images that speak to the uncertainty and anxiety that come with living with an abusive partner.
As the song continues, the singer describes other instances of her partner's violent behavior. She hears him talking, but it sounds like he is fighting with someone. She hides under the covers until daylight, afraid to confront him or even be in the same room as him. She also knows that sometimes he stays out all night with other women, playing and laughing while she is left at home wondering what he is doing.
The final stanza of the song is perhaps the most powerful. The singer declares that she will never be like her partner, even though she is not sure what the future holds for her. It is a brave and defiant statement that speaks to the resilience and strength of those who have survived abusive relationships.
Overall, "Leave Her Alone" is a deeply moving and powerful portrait of one woman's struggle to survive in a violent and unpredictable relationship. It is a testament to the strength and courage of those who have survived abuse, and a call to action for those who would seek to help them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I hear you out in the hall
Occasionally I hear you in the corridor
'Cause sometimes you stumble, then you fall
Because you sometimes lose your balance and fall
And sometimes you never come home at all
And sometimes you don't return home at all
Sometimes I hear talking all through the night
Sometimes I hear talking all night long
But sometimes it sounds more like you're fighting
But at times the conversation sounds more like an argument
Sometimes I hide under the covers till daylight
On occasions, I conceal myself under the blankets until the morning
Some nights you stay up with the girls and you play
Some nights you hang out with your female companions and have fun
Sometimes it's written on their faces
At times it's clear from their expressions
But someday I swear I'm gonna make you pay
But one day, I promise to seek revenge
I'll Never Be Like You
I vow to never become like you
I'm not sure what the future holds for me
I don't know what fate has in store for me
And I don't know where I'll go or who I'll meet
I'm uncertain of my destination or who I'll encounter
But I'll never be like you
However, I'll make sure I never turn into you
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.