On the Loose
Saga Lyrics
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The next you're comin' off the wall
But I think you should warn me
If you start heading for a fall
I see the problem start
I watch the tension grow
I see you keeping it to yourself
And then instead of reaching conclusions
No one can stop you now
Tonight you're on the loose
No one to tell you how
Tonight you're on the loose
No one can stop you now
Tonight you're on the loose
No one to tell you how
Tonight you're on the loose
I see no harm or danger in escaping
If the method suits the style
We put the mind on idle
And let the others take it for awhile
When the pace is too fast
And I think I won't last
You know where I'll be found
I'll be standing here beside myself
Getting ready for the final round
No one can stop me now
Tonight I'm on the loose
No one to tell me how
Tonight I'm on the loose
No one can stop me now
Tonight I'm on the loose
No one to tell me how
Tonight I'm on the loose
The time we feel most stable
Is the time we're comin' off the wall
And there's every indication
We may be heading for a fall
So let the problems start
And let the tension grow
We'll be keeping it to ourselves
And while they're busy reaching their conclusions
We'll be reaching for something else
No one can stop us now
Tonight we're on the loose
No one to tell us how
Tonight we're on the loose
No one can stop us now
Tonight we're on the loose
No one to tell us how
Tonight we're on the loose
The lyrics of Saga's "On the Loose" describe the ups and downs of life, and how it is important to let go and escape when necessary. The opening lines of the song suggest that life can be unpredictable, and that one’s emotions can be unstable. The singer implores the subject of the song to inform them if they are about to experience a fall due to the tension they’re harboring. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of ‘escaping’ by declaring that nobody can stop them from being on the loose tonight.
In the second verse, the singer speaks about the benefits of escaping from one’s mind, which can be overworked and overly occupied. They suggest putting the mind on idle and letting others take it for a while. The lyrics emphasize that it’s okay to escape, and that it’s a necessary part of life. The singer presents an image of standing beside themselves, getting ready for their final round, while nobody can stop them from being on the loose tonight.
The song celebrates the idea of living in the moment, of letting go of one's inhibitions, and enjoying life instead of worrying too much about the inevitable pitfalls. On the other hand, it's a warning that sometimes those pitfalls are around the corner, and it's important to know when to rein it in.
Line by Line Meaning
One day you feel quite stable
At times you feel emotionally calm and collected
The next you're comin' off the wall
However, you quickly become anxious, restless and uneasy
But I think you should warn me
I think you should let me know if you fear that things might go downhill
If you start heading for a fall
If your emotional state deteriorates and you feel like you might need help
I see the problem start
I notice the early signs of your emotional distress
I watch the tension grow
I observe the buildup of pressure and anxiety in you
I see you keeping it to yourself
I see that you are not sharing your worries with me or anyone else
And then instead of reaching conclusions
Instead of coming to a resolution of your problems
I see you reaching for something else
You seek refuge in other activities or behaviors which might as well be dangerous or addictive
No one can stop you now
At the moment you feel out of control and unstoppable
Tonight you're on the loose
You are free to do as you please without guidance or direction
No one to tell you how
Without any guidance or supervision
I see no harm or danger in escaping
I don't see any danger in escaping or avoiding a stressful, unwanted situation
If the method suits the style
As long as the solution is appropriate for the problem
We put the mind on idle
We put our worries aside and seek momentary relief
And let the others take it for awhile
And delegate responsibility to others for a short period of time
When the pace is too fast
When things move too quickly and become overwhelming
And I think I won't last
When I feel like I might not be able to handle everything
You know where I'll be found
You know where I will retreat to find peace and calm
I'll be standing here beside myself
I will be there, isolated and lost in my own thoughts
Getting ready for the final round
Preparing for the last bout, the final battle which may soon arrive
The time we feel most stable
Ironically, the time we feel most secure and comfortable
Is the time we're comin' off the wall
Is also the time when we start feeling distressed and anxious
And there's every indication
There are signs and hints that point towards this unease
We may be heading for a fall
We might be edging towards an unfortunate outcome
So let the problems start
So let us face the challenges and difficulties head on
And let the tension grow
Let the tension build up, but not to an unbearable level
We'll be keeping it to ourselves
We won't share our fears or concerns with anyone else
And while they're busy reaching their conclusions
While others are preoccupied with finding solutions to their problems
We'll be reaching for something else
We will be trying a different approach or seeking different distractions
No one can stop us now
We feel unstoppable and free to do as we please
Tonight we're on the loose
There's nothing restraining us or holding us back tonight
No one to tell us how
We are both without guidance or supervision
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, STEVE NEGUS, 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.