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.
The Flyer
Saga Lyrics
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And I'll just hang the sign
I've got to find a place
To clear my mind
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
I've got an urgent appointment
And I can't be late
I've got a million things
That I have to wait
Just hang on a minute
I'll try to hurry back
I hate to make you wait
But I'm going and I'm going fast
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I fly and never look back
I fly away before they shoot me down
I fly
Back in ten minutes
And I'll just hang the sign
I've got to find a place
To clear my mind
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I fly and never look back
I fly away before they shoot me down
I fly I'll hang the sign and find a place to clear my mind
I fly and never look back
I fly away before they shoot me down
I fly
I Hate to make you wait
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I'm the flyer
The song "The Flyer" by Saga is about a person who is constantly on the move, both physically and mentally. The singer is described as a flyer, someone who travels and navigates through the world with ease, always looking for a place to clear their mind. They are constantly in a hurry, juggling multiple urgent appointments and a million things to do, but they never stop flying. The chorus emphasizes their desire to keep flying and the fear of being shot down or grounded by someone else.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is perpetually restless and seeking escape from the demands of daily life. They feel like they are always on the brink of being caught or trapped, which is why they never look back and keep moving forward. Interestingly, the song could also be interpreted as a metaphor for creative or artistic pursuits, with the singer's constant need for inspiration and freedom of thought.
Overall, Saga's "The Flyer" is a powerful anthem for anyone who feels like they need to keep moving in order to survive. It speaks to the human desire for freedom and the fear of being held back or held down by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in ten minutes
I need to take a short break and I will be back soon
And I'll just hang the sign
I will put up a sign to let everyone know I am taking a break
I've got to find a place
I need to find somewhere to go to clear my mind
To clear my mind
I need to relax and release all my stress and anxiety
I'm the flyer
I am a person who is always on the move
With only one desire
My one goal is to keep moving and exploring new opportunities
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I won't let anyone stop me from achieving my goals
I've got an urgent appointment
I have an important meeting that I cannot miss
And I can't be late
It is crucial that I arrive on time
I've got a million things
There are many tasks I need to complete
That I have to wait
But I will have to prioritize and complete them in due time
Just hang on a minute
Please be patient with me for a moment
I'll try to hurry back
I will return as soon as possible
But I'm going and I'm going fast
Even though I need to take a break, I will not stop progressing
I fly and never look back
I move forward without dwelling on the past
I fly away before they shoot me down
I leave quickly before anyone can try to stop me
I fly
I am always moving and exploring new opportunities
I'll hang the sign and find a place to clear my mind
I will take the time I need to refresh my mind and regain my focus
I hate to make you wait
I feel bad for keeping you waiting
With only one desire
My only goal is to keep moving forward
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I will not let anyone deter me from my pursuit of success
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES CRICHTON, MICHAEL SADLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MadsHutters
Back in ten minutes
And I'll just hang the sign
I've got to find a place
To clear my mind
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I've got an urgent appointment
And I can't be late
I've got a million things
That'll have to wait
Just hang on a minute
I'll try to hurry back
I hate to make you wait
But I'm going and I'm going fast
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I fly and never look back
(I fly away before they shoot me down)
I fly
Back in ten minutes
And I'll just hang the sign
I've got to find the place
To clear my mind
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I fly and never look back
(I fly away before they shoot me down)
I fly
(I'll hang the sign and find the place to clear my mind)
I fly and never look back
(I fly away before they shoot me down)
I fly
(I hate to make you wait)
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I'm the flyer
With only one desire
I'm the flyer
Nobody's gonna shoot me down
I'm the flyer
I'm the flyer
Songwriters
CRICHTON, JAMES / SADLER, MICHAEL
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@estecanalnosirve34
I remember listening to this. I clearly remember feeling totally ecstatic. I received such an injection of energy and.... something else....I never looked back. The thousands of souls that were touched by their music can claim the same. Even today, when most of us are in their fifties. We know we'd trade anything to have it again.
@reinaldoken6096
I'm one of THOSE. . .and in my 50's.😃
@scottsargent3614
WoW, the same with me. I've never known anyone else with such good taste
@FrankyGun
born 65 and would sign your statement 👍 Greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭🏖
@-RJN
59 here, and I'd love to go back for the music, especially Saga!
@Neocharm
They are giving a concert in the Netherlands March 2024 at the Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer. They have a site.
@doepicshizzle6465
❤️ Saga.
Rush, Saga and Triumph. 3 great Canadian bands.
@mousiespanks2379
Those are 3 of my favorite bands of all time.
@buckgonsalvez384
Please come back 1980s Where has all the good music gone !
@santoss.8150
Lots of good new bands out in the world you just have to go looking