Santana has was an avenue named after him as well as a statue of a guitar in the city where he was born (born in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, México) to honour him. The family moved from there to Tijuana In La Calonia Libertad, the city on Mexico's border with California, and then San Francisco, USA. Carlos stayed in Tijuana but joined his family in San Francisco later and graduated from James Lick Middle School and Mission High School there.
Most of his musical career has been spent with Santana, the band he formed in San Francisco in 1967. His music underwent large changes in 1973 when he was introduced to the spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, by fellow guitarist "Mahavishnu" John McLaughlin. After this he adopted the title "Devadip" which he still uses. In 1998 he formed the Milagro Foundation along with his wife Deborah, which supports disadvantaged children. Later Carlos and Deborah divorced, but the Milagro Foundation is still alive and well.
Other huge influences of Carlos Santana are both Miles Davis (with whom he maintained a big personal connection), and John Coltrane, who unfortunately passed away in 1967.
Aye Aye Aye
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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Standing in the doorway
Beneath the moonlit sky
An angel stood before me
And looked me in the eye
Aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye...
She moved up right beside me
And we began to dance
The groove was all around us
We slipped into a trance
Aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye
También Morena, ven aquí
También Morena, ven aquí
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Buena idea!
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Cuenda, congo, cuenda macana, macana, congo
Buena idea! ...
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Cuenda, congo, cuenda macana, macana, congo
Buena idea!
...
Dancing to the rhythm
Moving to the beat
Everybody's singing
You could feel the heat
Aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye aye
Aye aye
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo...
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo...
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo...
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo...
Aye aye aye
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Aye aye aye...
Aye aye
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Aye aye aye...
Aye aye aye
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Aye aye aye...
Aye aye
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
Aye aye aye...
Aye aye!
The lyrics of Carlos Santana's song "Aye Aye Aye" capture the essence of a spiritual experience. The song describes a moment in which the singer is visited by an angel, who invites him to dance under the moonlit sky. The encounter seems to have a transforming effect on him, as he is transported into a state of ecstasy, dancing to the rhythm and feeling the heat of the music. The lyrics are repetitive but effective in conveying the trance-like experience of being lost in the groove.
The song's message is clear: music has the power to connect us to a higher realm of consciousness, where we can shed our fears and inhibitions and connect with something greater than ourselves. The angelic figure in the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for inspiration, artistic creativity, or even divine intervention. The use of African drumming styles such as conga and cuenda adds to the spiritual dimension of the song, lending it a sense of primal energy and spontaneity.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing in the doorway
Carlos Santana is describing being in a specific location, in the entrance of a building.
Beneath the moonlit sky
Carlos Santana is describing the weather or time of day, as there is the presence of the moon.
An angel stood before me
Carlos Santana is referring to someone they met, using angel as a term of endearment or admiration.
And looked me in the eye
Carlos Santana is describing a moment of connection, when the person they met looked directly at them.
She moved up right beside me
Carlos Santana is describing the physical proximity between them and the person they met.
And we began to dance
Carlos Santana is describing an action they took with the person they met.
The groove was all around us
Carlos Santana is describing the musical environment.
We slipped into a trance
Carlos Santana is describing their experience of being absorbed in the music and dance.
También Morena, ven aquí
Carlos Santana uses a Spanish phrase to beckon someone, thereby intensifying the music's exoticism.
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo
The specific words that follow the Spanish phrase are a nonsensical chorus used to keep the rhythm.
Buena idea!
Carlos Santana seems to exclaim, in Spanish, that the nonsensical chorus is a good idea.
Dancing to the rhythm
Carlos Santana is describing continued action, dancing to the beat established by the musical environment.
Moving to the beat
Carlos Santana is emphasizing that their dance and movement are in sync with the music.
Everybody's singing
Carlos Santana is creating an inclusive atmosphere in which the entire crowd is united in the moment.
You could feel the heat
Carlos Santana is emphasizing the physical and emotional intensity of the music and dance environment.
Aye aye
This is an interjection used to express agreement, approval or assent.
Aye aye aye
This is a repeated interjection, symbolizing continued agreement, approval, or assent.
Cuenda, congo, cuenda, macana, macana, congo...
This chorus, which repeats throughout the song, serves as an added element to help keep the rhythm and maintain the lively atmosphere.
Aye aye aye...
This interjection is repeated, symbolizing continued agreement, approval, or assent.
Aye aye!
This is a final interjection, which ends the song with a sense of agreement, approval, or assent.
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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