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.
I'm The One Who Loves You
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
Little girl again you are blue
Another fellow has gone and left you
I see you've come back to me
To tell another tragic story again
And once more you look into my eyes
And one more time you ought to realize
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I must confess you're not to be blamed
For being caught in those boys' vicious games
This time I won't let you go back
Never again, my dear, in fact
I'm gonna stop the blueness
In you
Also confess what my heart
Wants me to
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
Just once more you look in my eyes
And one more time you ought to realize
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
The lyrics of Carlos Santana's "I'm The One Who Loves You" talk about unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The singer is comforting a female friend who has just been heartbroken again, telling her that he is the one who truly loves her and will not let her go back to being blue. The repeated line "I'm the one who loves you" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being overlooked and taken for granted despite his sincere and constant love.
The verse also touches on the unfairness of love and the power dynamics that can exist in romantic relationships. The singer acknowledges that his friend is not to be blamed for getting caught in the "boys' vicious games," suggesting that she is a victim of the men who have mistreated her. By declaring that he will not let her go back to that situation, he positions himself as a protector and provider of emotional safety.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the one who loves you
The singer wants to make sure the listener knows that they are the one who loves them.
Little girl again you are blue
The listener is feeling down or sad.
Another fellow has gone and left you
The listener has been hurt by someone they cared about.
I see you've come back to me
The artist has been a comfort to the listener in the past.
Your best frind
The artist is the listener's best friend.
To tell another tragic story again
The listener has had another upsetting experience.
And once more you look into my eyes
The listener is seeking comfort.
And one more time you ought to realize
The artist wants the listener to understand their feelings.
I must confess you're not to be blamed
The listener is not responsible for what has happened to them.
For being caught in those boys' vicious games
The listener has been hurt by someone they cared about.
This time I won't let you go back
The singer wants to protect the listener from further hurt.
Never again, my dear, in fact
The artist is making a promise to the listener.
I'm gonna stop the blueness
The singer wants to help the listener feel better.
In you
The singer wants to help the listener feel better.
Also confess what my heart
The singer is going to reveal their true feelings.
Wants me to
The artist has strong feelings for the listener.
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carloscarcamo70
“Beyond Appearances” an underrated album !! Carlos’ tone -his playing… that first solo note / bend…then squeezes the F out that note… the run before the last always gives me chills.
@haroonpatel2556
This is the second single from the ‘Beyond Appearances’ album with Carlos and Alex on guitar and vocals,yet another masterpiece,a lot of energy and brilliance went into this album.I love this album in its entirety.
@susielstewart
The little girl in pink swim suit it s my daughter … such a fun day at Baker Beach with everyone long time ago … she’s 40 now …a retired Navy Woman ❤️
@55paddymac
I hope you show this clip to your daughter in years to come. Immortality.
@monicamartinez7625
I am a huge Carlos Santana fan because of my late father. I love this song.
@nicolopez8180
Beautiful song , makes my heart warm
All great songs my guitar King🎸🎵
Much love from Africa 🙏❤❤❤
@angelacaudill537
I'm in absolute disbelief!! Santana is my favorite since I was 11. And, I didn't know till now.. he's the one that does"I'm the one who loves you". !!! 🤯
@alexmcleish8038
I PLAYED THIS ON CD EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR YEARS .LOVE ALL THE TRACKS .....
@thetrustybutterknifean80sa19
See ya! I'm going BACK to 1985!---who's with me?
@drumdude40
In a heartbeat!!!!!!!!