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.
Chill Out
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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One of these days things gonna change
You'll try not baby
After while gonna be mine, gonna be mine
One of these days
I'm old and lonely baby
Cry, crying won't be long, long
Sometime, in the middle of the night
You're so long, and so long and so long
Things gonna change, things gonna change
Change, change, change, things gonna change
Further on up the road baby, things gonna change
Change, change, change, change, change, change
Change baby, you'll try not to leave
But after while gonna be, my time, my time baby
Things gonna change, change, change, change
Change, change, change, things gonna change, yes it is
Things gonna change, change, change, change
Change, change, change, change, change
Things gonna change, got the blues
Things gonna change, things gonna change
Change, change, change, change, things gonna change
In Carlos Santana's song Chill Out, there is a repeated refrain of "one of these days, things gonna change." This can be interpreted as a hope for a better future, a belief that things will eventually get better even if they may be difficult in the present. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a love interest that they hope will reciprocate their feelings, saying "after a while gonna be mine." The second verse mentions the possibility of aging and loneliness, but the singer remains optimistic that things will change for the better.
The repeated refrain of "change, change, change" emphasizes the idea that change is inevitable and can be both positive and negative. The lyrics also mention the blues, a genre of music that often deals with the struggles of life and relationships. The lines "you'll try not to leave, but after a while gonna be my time, my time baby" suggest a sense of urgency and a desire to seize the moment before it's too late.
Overall, the lyrics of Chill Out convey a sense of hope, optimism, and a belief that even in difficult times, things will eventually change for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these days things gonna change
The singer believes that someday, the current state of things will not remain the same.
You'll try not baby
The singer addresses someone, possibly a lover, and predicts that they will attempt to keep things as they are.
After while gonna be mine, gonna be mine
The singer envisions a future where they have possession of something or someone they desire.
One of these days
Reiteration of the belief that someday things will change.
I'm old and lonely baby
The artist suggests that they are currently feeling isolated and unfulfilled.
Cry, crying won't be long, long
Although they are currently sad, the singer believes that this sadness will not last forever.
Things gonna change
Reiteration of the belief that someday the current state of things will not remain the same.
Sometime, in the middle of the night
The artist sets the scene of a time when they imagine a change occurring.
You're so long, and so long and so long
Unclear, but may refer to the amount of time elapsed or emotional distance between the artist and the addressed person.
Further on up the road baby, things gonna change
The artist imagines a future where, as time goes on, things will not remain the same.
Change baby, you'll try not to leave
The singer predicts the addressed person will resist a change that may cause them to leave, but that change will happen anyway.
But after while gonna be, my time, my time baby
The artist anticipates a future where the addressed person will be with them, on their terms.
Things gonna change, yes it is
The singer is confident that a change will occur, reinforcing their earlier stated belief.
Things gonna change, got the blues
The singer acknowledges their current sadness and anticipation for change.
Change, change, change, change, things gonna change
A repetition of the theme that things will eventually change.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Light Music / Michache Music / Stellabella Music
Written by: JOHN LEE HOOKER, CARLOS SANTANA, CHESTER THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AshleyOulton
John and Carlos together... just like peaches and cream 💗
@user-hu3qr9im6t
😂😂
@butterflytv7240
❤❤ Classic Combi
@larryb6715
This song has the power to change lives. John and Carlos, what a powerful combination.
@RudolphGrant-bh6qd
😮
@jozsefandrasschubert620
igazad van🙏
@reinmansmith
Two geniuses playing together makes the world a better place, one of my favourite collaborations 👍
@Blueluise
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@bobymox
Thank you Carlos for this historic duet!😎🙏✌
@RobertoCRichard
2 King's!!