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.
Only human
Saga Lyrics
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We're only human
Wake up! Here comes the sun
To offer us a new beginning
Now it's time to resign and let it go
Say good-bye, you and I never had control
You're thinking that you are in control
This time it may be touch and go
So let's count to ten
If we don't try, we'll never know
And I will see you tomorrow
[Chorus:]
Sometimes we come undone
We're only human
Wake up! Here comes the sun
To offer us a new beginning
You never know what you have until you walk away
And everything will look different in the light of day
You're thinking that you are in control
Here it comes again
This time it may be touch and go
So let's count to ten
If we don't try, we'll never know
And I will see you tomorrow
[Chorus:]
Does it matter what happened today?
Don't look back at the past, walk away
[Chorus:]
The lyrics of Saga's "Only Human" suggest that sometimes we lose control and come undone because we are human. The sun, a symbol of hope and new beginnings, is about to rise, and it's time to let go of things that we cannot control. The verse, "Now it's time to resign and let it go," suggests embracing present moments, breaking down barriers, and moving forward. The song emphasizes the importance of trying to understand that everything may not go smoothly, but it's all part of the process.
The lyrics suggest that when we think we have everything under control, life comes at us fast, and we need to brace ourselves for whatever is to come. Therefore, the singer encourages counting to ten and taking a deep breath before trying again. "If we don't try, we'll never know" is a line that suggests that it's important to learn from our mistakes and move forward.
The chorus reminds us that we are only human and that the sun will always rise to offer hope and a new beginning. The song encourages us to embrace the moment and let go of things we cannot control. The final lines, "Does it matter what happened today? Don't look back at the past, walk away," suggest that by letting go of things we cannot control, we give ourselves the permission to heal and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we come undone
Occasionally, we lose our composure and fall apart
We're only human
As imperfect beings, we all make mistakes and have flaws
Wake up! Here comes the sun
Become aware of the new opportunities that come with each day
To offer us a new beginning
Every day is a chance to start anew and make positive changes
Now it's time to resign and let it go
It's time to let go of things that are beyond our control and accept the current situation
Say good-bye, you and I never had control
Acknowledge that some situations are out of our hands and it's important to let go of them
You're thinking that you are in control
You may have the illusion of control, but life can be unpredictable
Here it comes again
A challenging situation is approaching
This time it may be touch and go
This time, the outcome is uncertain
So let's count to ten
Take a moment to calm down and gain some perspective
If we don't try, we'll never know
We won't be able to gauge our true potential if we don't attempt something
And I will see you tomorrow
Despite the challenges we face, we will persevere and endure
[Chorus:]
The refrain emphasizes the message that we are all human and face similar struggles
You never know what you have until you walk away
Sometimes it takes leaving a situation to realize its true value
And everything will look different in the light of day
Taking a new perspective can lead to a different understanding of a situation
Does it matter what happened today?
Reflecting on past events won't change what has already occurred
Don't look back at the past, walk away
Instead of dwelling in the past, it's better to move forward and embrace the future
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, MICHAEL SADLER
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Scott de Haan
So beautiful, I almost cried. Another masterpiece!
Marc Moingeon
One of the very best songs on House Of Cards. Michael Sadler sings really perfectly there... A great melody/chorus.
Michael Rivers
I want to buy their entire discography!
patrice monette
you won t regret it
John Cronin
This is such a great track from a great album
Gazsoka66
Masterpiece of Saga!
Becky Hallam
Absolutely fantastic....
Ein InselAffe
what an awesome song, nothing more to say.
nairda 21XII
I love SAGA!
AH92
Slowly listening to more saga. New albums good but this one is perfect.