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.
Primavera
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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Como Una Bendición
La vida renace con su luz
La primavera ya llego
Todo es así
Regreso a la raíz
Tiempo de inquieta juventud
La tierra negra se vuelve verde
Y las montanas y el desierto
Un bello jardín
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera una nueva era
En el aire de este nuevo universo
Hoy se respira libertad
En primavera ya
La tierra negra se vuelve verde
Y las montanas y el desierto
Un bello jardín
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera una nueva era
The lyrics of Carlos Santana's Primavera paint a picture of the arrival of spring and the sense of renewal and rebirth that it brings. The first stanza describes the sun shining through the rain, almost like a blessing. This light brings new life to the world and heralds the arrival of spring. The second stanza encourages us to return to our roots, to remember where we come from and embrace our youth with a sense of restlessness and excitement. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the black earth turns green, the mountains and desert become a beautiful garden, symbolising the miracle of new life.
The third stanza likens this new beginning to a seed that brings forth new life, heralding a new era of growth and possibility. It speaks to the idea that every ending is a new beginning, that there is always a chance to start again. The final stanza is particularly uplifting and underscores the idea that this new season brings with it a newfound sense of freedom and liberation. The chorus is repeated once more, driving home the message that spring brings with it the possibility of growth and change, of new beginnings and endless possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Lluvia de sol
The warmth of the sun's rays feels like a blessing.
Como Una Bendición
Like a blessing from above, the arrival of spring brings hope and joy.
La vida renace con su luz
With the light of spring comes new life and rejuvenation.
La primavera ya llego
Spring has arrived, bringing new opportunities and possibilities.
Todo es así
Everything is as it should be, with the arrival of spring.
Regreso a la raíz
Returning to our roots, to the natural world around us, is a reminder of the life-sustaining power of nature.
Tiempo de inquieta juventud
Spring is a time of restless youth, full of energy and excitement for the future.
En primavera ya
Spring is here, and all the beauty and potential it brings with it.
La tierra negra se vuelve verde
The once barren earth becomes lush and green with the arrival of spring.
Y las montanas y el desierto
Even the mountains and deserts are transformed into beautiful gardens during this time.
Un bello jardín
In spring, the world is like a beautiful garden, full of life and color.
Como la semilla
Like a seed that sprouts and grows, spring brings new life and possibilities.
Lleva nueva vida
Bringing with it the promise of new beginnings and growth.
Hay en esta primavera una nueva era
In this spring, there is a sense of a new era dawning, full of promise and excitement.
En el aire de este nuevo universo
The air is alive with the energy of this new world that spring has brought forth.
Hoy se respira libertad
Today, there is a feeling of freedom and possibility in the air, brought about by the arrival of spring.
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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SANTANA
Primavera Lyrics
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Lluvia de sol
Como una bendición
La vida renace a plena luz
La primavera ya llegó
Todo es así
Regreso a la raíz
Tiempo de inquieta juventud
En primavera ya
La tierra negra
Se vuelve verde
Y las montañas
Y el desierto
Un bello jardín
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
M M
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Lluvia de sol
Como una bendición
La vida renace a plena luz
La primavera ya llegó
Todo es así
Regreso a la raíz
Tiempo de inquieta juventud
En primavera ya
La tierra negra
Se vuelve verde
Y las montañas
Y el desierto
Un bello jardín
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
En el aire
De este nuevo universo
Hoy se respira libertad
En primavera ya
La tierra negra
Se vuelve verde
Y las montañas
Y el desierto
Un bello jardín
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Llegó, llegó la primavera
La tierra negra
Se vuelve verde
Y las montañas
Y el desierto
Un bello jardín
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Como la semilla
Lleva nueva vida
Hay en esta primavera
Una nueva era
Primavera
Llegó, llegó la primavera
Llegó, llegó la primavera
Llegó, llegó la primavera
Mark -
It's too bad radio stations stuck to two or three "big" songs and didn't play more of this stuff. This is one of my favorite Santana pieces.
Jose Flores
This album is all gold!
Frankie Canales
Classic Rock “consultants” suck.
Signed, former DJ.
Véronique CONTI
This song can be heard in any season. In autumn, when the light is less bright, it is a breath of therapeutic energy. Thank you Santana for your joy and your talent !
Sovereign Citizen LEO
Best song on the album for sure. The solo is awesome and the ending is one of the best song endings in music history.
moxiox 93
I agree with your sentiment, but the whole album showcases his versatility and ability to improvise seamlessly with the genre and style of the artist he worked with for the track.
Rosa
@moxiox 93 Its true, but this is the best song!, The lyrics are amazing!
Russell Staten
This album is the perfect companion to a night spent beachside at a gazebo munching on some tacos while sipping on a margarita while the notes of Santana's sweet blues and latin tinged guitar licks drift along with the breeze that gently blows across you...ahhh...paradise...if only for a few minutes at least
Six-String Steve
I cry every time I hear this song. Such heart felt vocals and guitar, a sumptuous chord progression, and timeless, primal lyrics. This deserves to be a classic.
theserotoninparadigm
very well put :)