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.
Shades Of Time
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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Or is it some time that you need
All of the things that you've done
I'm certain that you had your fun
Go out and make it better
You can make it if you try
Try to make it better
Somebody calls in the night
Says he can make things go right
I know there'll soon come a day
Things will start falling your way
Go out and make it better
You can make it if you try
Try to make it better
I'll try to help if I can
So don't hide your head in the sand, oh no
Why are you feeling so low
You're wondering where will you go
Go out and make it better
You can make it if you try
Try to make it better
The song "Shades of Time" by Carlos Santana conveys the message of positivity and encouragement to those feeling down in their lives. In the opening lines, the singer asks the listener to open up and share their troubles, suggesting that they may need some time to heal. However, the next line assures the listener that they have had their fun, and it's time to move ahead and make things better. The next set of lines in the song talks about someone calling the listener and telling them that they can make things right. This message gives the listener hope that things will start to fall in their favor soon.
The chorus of the song repeats the message to "go out and make it better," suggesting that it's up to the listener to take action and make a positive change in their lives. The singer reiterates the point that they are willing to help and listen, and the listener must not hide their head in the sand. The final lines of the song ask the listener about their worries and where they will go, but the chorus comes in again to remind them to make an effort to make things better.
Overall, "Shades of Time" encourages the listener to take control of their lives, get out of their comfort zones, and make a positive change, instead of just waiting for things to go right.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me the things that you see
Share with me your perception of the world around you
Or is it some time that you need
Perhaps you require more time to reflect and process your experiences
All of the things that you've done
The entirety of your past actions
I'm certain that you had your fun
I believe that you enjoyed yourself
Go out and make it better
Take action to improve your situation
You can make it if you try
It is within your power to succeed if you put in the effort
Try to make it better
Attempt to improve your current circumstances
Somebody calls in the night
An unspecified person contacts you during nighttime
Says he can make things go right
They claim to have the ability to improve the situation
I know there'll soon come a day
I am confident that a time will come in the near future
Things will start falling your way
Your circumstances will begin to improve
I'll try to help if I can
I will endeavour to assist if possible
So don't hide your head in the sand, oh no
Do not deny the reality of the situation
Why are you feeling so low
What is causing you to be in a negative emotional state?
You're wondering where will you go
You are uncertain about your future direction
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melanie Coleman
Tell me the things that you see
Or is it some time that you need
All of the things that you've done
I'm certain that you had your fun
Go out and make it better
You can make it if you try
Try to make it better
Somebody calls in the night
Says he can make things go right
I know there'll soon come a day
Things will start falling your way
Go out and make it better
You can make it if you try
Try to make it better
I'll try to help if I can
So don't hide your head in the sand, oh no
Why are you feeling so low
You're wondering where will you go
Go out and make it better
You can make it if you try
Try to make it better
Songwriters: Carlos Santana / Gregg Rolie
☆☆☆
Gamers against Lean Alberta 2007
One of the best songs they ever recorded,they have a lot of amazing content on this album too but this one and Soul Sacrifice are always what stuck.
Magnifico35
This is possibly Santana's most underrated musical piece IMO.
aldair martinez
It definitely is
Gefelderter Grüntäubling
But one of the best!
Jose Olivares
esta es la verdadera banda de santana de todos los tiempos ,sonido original con la voz inconfundible de greg junto al teclado y gracias por estar activos en la actualidad cada uno en sus proyectos ,desde punta arenas chile un gran saludo a los que saben de buena musica
dlanodrelda
Talking about a band hitting the ground running, Santana hit the ground at world class sprint speed. Been saying this for 42 years. Anyone agree?
Tim P
Considering they played Woodstock before the first album was even released, I’d say yeah, I agree!
Scott Gibson
One of my favorite artists. This lineup was the best. Greg added a lot.
Elizabeth Ordanza
Me
Atlantean Caveman
55 years now!