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.
Give Me Love
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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Give me life, oh give me love
It's all I need, It's all I ask
I'll give you life, I'll give you love
That's what I need to feel like this
Love was meant to be what you have been to me
What am I gonna do to make my dreams come true
You're all I need, I feel
(Repeat Chorus)
The chorus of Carlos Santana's song "Give Me Love" is a prayer for the sustenance of life and the power of love. The singer pleads with someone, presumably a lover, to provide him with these two essential elements. He asks for nothing more or less than that, suggesting that the only thing truly worth having in life is love. He offers to give the same in return, suggesting a desire for a mutual exchange of love and life. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes its importance and elevates it to the level of a mantra.
The second verse of the song offers some insight into the nature of the relationship between the singer and the addressee of the song. He suggests that love was always meant to be what this person has been to him - a true and devoted companion. He contrasts this with the idea of "running free," suggesting that love is not meant to be fleeting, but rather something that endures. He asks what he can do to make his dreams come true and implies that the answer is simply to be with this person that he loves.
Overall, the lyrics of "Give Me Love" convey a sense of yearning and desperation for the basic necessities of life - love and sustenance. The chorus serves as a reminder of the importance of these two elements and the power they hold in our lives. The verses suggest a deep connection between two people and an understanding of the nature of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me life, oh give me love
Provide me with vitality and affection
It's all I need, It's all I ask
These are my sole desires and my only request
I'll give you life, I'll give you love
I am willing to bestow vigor and fondness upon you
That's what I need to feel like this
These are the sentiments I require to experience this sensation
Love was meant to be what you have been to me
Affection was intended to be what you are to me
Not just a runnin' free
Not just a transient or fleeting experience
What am I gonna do to make my dreams come true
What steps can I take to actualize my aspirations
You're all I need, I feel
You are my sole necessity to experience these emotions
(Repeat Chorus)
Reprise of the earlier refrain
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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