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.
Once In A Lifetime
Saga Lyrics
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You've just done the impossible
Because you were willing to try
You never lost sight of the dream
They told you it couldn't be done
Said you'd need a miracle
But now look what you have become
[Chorus:]
Days like these, they come along
Once in a lifetime
This was just a dream yesterday
Days like these, they come along
Once in a lifetime
Now everything is going your way
You showed us how good it can feel
When we do the impossible
All this must seem so unreal
You played the game and survived
You gave all you had to give
You were clearly unstoppable
We always knew you could win
It was only a matter of time
[Chorus:]
You played the game
And you played it to win
You never gave up
And you never gave in
Days like these they come along
Once in a lifetime
Now everything is going your way
[Chorus:]
The lyrics to Saga's song Once in a Lifetime depict the story of someone who never gave up on their dream, despite being told that it was impossible. The song is a celebration of triumph over obstacles and the feeling that comes with achieving success. The first verse talks about how the singer never saw themselves being able to fly or succeed, but their willingness to try and never give up led to them achieving the impossible. The second verse acknowledges the naysayers who said that the singer couldn't do it, but now they have become an inspiration to others.
The chorus emphasizes the feeling of these types of days being rare and coming once in a lifetime. It also celebrates how the singer's world has changed for the better as a result of their success. The lines "You showed us how good it can feel when we do the impossible / All this must seem so unreal" emphasize the power of seeing someone achieve the impossible and how it can inspire others to strive towards their dreams. The song then ends by once again repeating the chorus and emphasizing how the singer played the game to win and never gave up.
Overall, the lyrics to Once in a Lifetime are a powerful and uplifting celebration of success, perseverance, and the feeling of achieving the impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought you could fly
You didn't expect to succeed so greatly.
You've just done the impossible
You have accomplished what seemed impossible.
Because you were willing to try
You succeeded because you were willing to take a risk.
You never lost sight of the dream
You remained focused on your goal despite obstacles.
They told you it couldn't be done
You were told that success was impossible.
Said you'd need a miracle
They said you would need something miraculous to succeed.
But now look what you have become
You have achieved a level of success beyond what others imagined.
Do you know how you've made us feel?
Your success has inspired and impressed us.
Days like these, they come along
Success like this is rare and precious.
Once in a lifetime
This kind of success is unique and may never happen again.
This was just a dream yesterday
Your success today was once just an impossible dream.
You showed us how good it can feel
Your success has demonstrated the great satisfaction and joy that comes with overcoming challenges.
When we do the impossible
Success comes when we achieve things that seemed impossible.
All this must seem so unreal
Your success may feel unreal because it is so beyond what was expected.
You played the game and survived
You faced challenges and overcame them to succeed.
You gave all you had to give
You put all your effort into achieving success.
You were clearly unstoppable
Nothing could prevent you from reaching your goal.
We always knew you could win
We always had faith in your ability to succeed.
It was only a matter of time
Your success was inevitable and just a matter of waiting for the right moment.
You played the game
You tackled challenges and worked hard to succeed.
And you played it to win
You didn't just try, you put your all into succeeding.
You never gave up
You didn't let obstacles stop you from pursuing your dreams.
And you never gave in
You didn't give up and let failure take over.
Now everything is going your way
Success has opened new opportunities and possibilities for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, MICHAEL SADLER
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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.