Suddenly
Saga Lyrics


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We live in changing times
When certain thoughts are now a crime
Power flows through an evil pen
And freedom's light is growing dim

One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?
One day if suddenly, they take my life away
Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?

The people who've stood against us
They seem to be above the law
With the power to listen into private moments in our lives
And the power to come kick down your door

One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?
One day if suddenly, they take my life away
Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?

One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?
One day if suddenly, they take my life away
Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?

Our strength has come from ideals many years' old
A strength that has survived within our blood
A strength our foe has recognized, and sworn to drag it down
He wants to drag our people through the mud

One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?




One day if suddenly, they take my life away
Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?

Overall Meaning

The song "Suddenly" by Saga tells the story of living in a time where free thought and belief are considered crimes by those in power. The song speaks of the evils of the government's control over private lives, through eavesdropping and invasions of privacy. It discusses the strength that comes from ideals and beliefs passed down through generations, and the fight to maintain those ideals in the face of opposition.


Saga's "Suddenly" is a relevant song for our times, speaking to the dangers of government overreach and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. The lyrics challenge the listener to consider what they would do if suddenly their own freedom was taken away or if their life was taken. Would they still fight for the ideas and beliefs that they hold dear?


The song speaks of the power of belief, and how it can inspire people to stand up against those who seek to suppress it. It also highlights the hypocrisy of those who claim to be on the side of justice but are actually contributing to the destruction of freedom and individual rights. It is a powerful statement that encourages the listener to never give up the fight for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

We live in changing times
Times are constantly changing


When certain thoughts are now a crime
Some thoughts are now deemed illegal


Power flows through an evil pen
Those in power use the written word to their advantage


And freedom's light is growing dim
Freedom is becoming less prevalent


The people who've stood against us
People who oppose us


They seem to be above the law
They appear to be exempt from the law


With the power to listen into private moments in our lives
They have the capability to invade our privacy


And the power to come kick down your door
They have the ability to forcefully enter your home


Our strength has come from ideals many years' old
Our strength comes from long-standing beliefs


A strength that has survived within our blood
This strength is inherent in us


A strength our foe has recognized, and sworn to drag it down
Our adversaries are aware of this strength and attempting to bring it down


He wants to drag our people through the mud
They aim to tarnish our reputation


One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
If I have to leave unexpectedly


Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?
Will you continue to uphold our shared beliefs?


One day if suddenly, they take my life away
If they take my life


Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?
Will you continue to work towards a better future even in my absence?


One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
If I have to leave unexpectedly


Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?
Will you continue to uphold our shared beliefs?


One day if suddenly, they take my life away
If they take my life


Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?
Will you continue to work towards a better future even in my absence?


One day if suddenly, I'm forced to take my leave
If I have to leave unexpectedly


Will you still carry on, with the things that we believe?
Will you continue to uphold our shared beliefs?


One day if suddenly, they take my life away
If they take my life


Will you still be fighting to win a bright new day?
Will you continue to work towards a better future even in my absence?




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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.

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