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.
Time's Up
Saga Lyrics
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And dream of all the things I'd like to do
And nothing ever changes from day to day
I've just been guarding this desk for you
It's a Mayday
It's a Mayday
There must be something else I could do
It's a Mayday
Instead of guarding this desk for you
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
I'm getting very tired of waiting for the weekend
Then there's nothing when it comes around
I need a little more excitement
Give me some adventure
I don't know you've held me this long
It's a Mayday
It's a Mayday
Time just marches on
It's a Mayday
It's a Mayday
I don't know how you've held me this long
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Chances are chances and I know I've had a few
But at the time it just seemed wrong
Now I'm sitting here wondering
Waiting watching out his window
Well I'm sure my day will come
It's a Mayday
It's a Mayday
Time just marches on
It's a Mayday
It's a Mayday
But I'm sure my day will come
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
The Saga song "Time's Up" is about feeling stuck in a dead-end job and being frustrated with how quickly time seems to be passing. The singer spends half their day watching the clock, dreaming of doing something more exciting, but ultimately feeling like they are stuck guarding a desk for someone else. The repeated refrain of "It's a Mayday" adds to the feeling of desperation and urgency, as if the singer is calling out for help.
The chorus, "Time's up! You've been wishing your life away," is a wake-up call to the singer to stop passively waiting for something to happen and start taking action. They are tired of waiting for the weekend, only to be disappointed when it arrives and brings no excitement. The line "Give me some adventure" is a call to action, a desire for something more in life.
The final verse suggests that the singer has missed some opportunities in the past, but they are still waiting for their chance to come. The line "Now I'm sitting here wondering, waiting watching out his window" suggests that they are still stuck in the same job, but trying to stay optimistic that their time will come.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the experience of feeling trapped in a job or routine and the desire for something more in life. The Mayday calls for help underscore the urgency of the situation and hint at the possibility of a dramatic change.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend half of each day just eyeing the clock
I waste hours of my day just waiting for it to pass
And dream of all the things I'd like to do
I create wonderful ideas of how I could spend my time
And nothing ever changes from day to day
My routine is always the same and never improves
I've just been guarding this desk for you
I've been stuck at this job just to watch over your things
It's a Mayday
An emergency situation
It's a Mayday
An urgent call for help
There must be something else I could do
I need to find a way out of this situation
Instead of guarding this desk for you
I need to find something more fulfilling to do with my time
I'm getting very tired of waiting for the weekend
I'm exhausted from only finding joy in the weekend
Then there's nothing when it comes around
My weekends leave me just as bored and unfulfilled
I need a little more excitement
I crave something that will make me feel alive
Give me some adventure
I want to experience something new and thrilling
I don't know you've held me this long
I can't believe I've stayed in this unsatisfying situation for so long
Time just marches on
The passing of time is inevitable and unyielding
Chances are chances and I know I've had a few
I've been given opportunities, but haven't taken them
But at the time it just seemed wrong
I was hesitant to take risks because it felt uncomfortable
Now I'm sitting here wondering
I'm reflecting on my past choices and their impact on my present
Waiting watching out his window
I am waiting for something to change, but nothing is happening
Well I'm sure my day will come
I believe there is hope for me to find fulfillment in my life
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
You've wasted valuable time wishing for something more
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
You've let time pass without taking action to change your situation
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
You've let yourself be stuck in an unfulfilling routine for too long
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
It's time to make a change and find what truly makes you happy
Time's up! You've been wishing your life away
Don't waste any more time just wishing for something more
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, MICHAEL SADLER, STEVE NEGUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sheiladaniels9552
Even though the album cover is falling apart and almost 40 years old, I still have this album. Every song on it is perfection.
@clauswalter9586
Was für ein Song...... Verfolgt mich seid meiner Jugend..... Was ein gutes Gefühl ❤️
@hinthegroove9740
At my age this song suddenly means something different.
SAGA was fantastic in my life and Michael is a genius.
@AlejandroAndias76
Saga and his single "Time's Up", is a work of art for the Universe, only for demanding ears, Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱👏
@michaelsellerup6631
35 + years and still -what a piece of music !
@snicksnack88
Thought of this song today. Have it vinyl
@carstenscheel5459
the intro rocks, moves me after all these years !wow!
@norbertwill8104
Saga the Heads or Tales tour was my first live concert (Würzburg Germany) .I was sweet 17......it was great!!!!
@paulbaker3347
One of the world's best bands! World's apart is total perfection!!!
@scottflanders2433
Played this album to my son...
Now the grandkids are enthralled!
Quality music lives!