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.
They All Went To Mexico
Carlos Santana Lyrics
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All good things must have an end
Sad things and nothings
On and on they go
I guess he went to Mexico
Chorus:
Buenas dias, got to go
Tengo que obedecer
Mi corazon
They all went to Mexico
Where's my mule, where's my dray
Straw hat's packed up and gone
away
Mule don't go north and dray go slow
They both went to Mexico
Where's my sweetie, where's the face
That lit dark corners every place
She put up with me long time you know
And then she had to go to Mexico
Chorus
where's my brown dog, where's my hound
He liked my truck he hung around
But he's a canine romeo
And I guess he went to Mexico
Where's that woman so sweet, so mean
Her heart was cautious her mind was keen
She was always looking for the peccadillo
I hope she went to Mexico
Chorus
Where's December's happy crew
With German bikes and sidecars too
They take the truck south to St. Louis, MO
Motorcycle all the way to Mexico
Where's my luck, where's my grace
Has it all been just a foolish chase
Every time I hear that rainy chill wind blow
I think it might be time to head to Mexico
The song "They All Went to Mexico" by Carlos Santana is a song that speaks about the things or people that have left. Many things, animals and people have gone, probably in search of a better life. The song is highly emotional and paints a picture of sadness and loss. The first verse speaks of a friend that has left for Mexico. Although the friend was close, the singer is resigned to the fact that he is gone. The chorus is a refrain that keeps reminding us that everyone has gone to Mexico, and there is nothing anyone can do about it.
In the other verses, we hear about his mule, dray, sweetie, brown dog, and a woman that he was with. The singer is searching for them, but deep down he knows that they are long gone, and there is nothing left for him in this place. The song speaks of a longing for a life that is no more. It is a searching for something that was once perfect, something that was once in his grasp, but has now disappeared.
The song is a lament for something that has gone. It is a reflection on the ephemeral nature of life and how things that were once a part of our life are lost. It is a reminder of how important it is to focus on what we have now, cherish every moment, and appreciate the people and things that we have in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's my pal, where's my friend
I am wondering where my friend has gone.
All good things must have an end
I am acknowledging that everything comes to an end.
Sad things and nothings
I am reflecting on the things that have brought me down.
On and on they go
I am recognizing that these feelings of sadness and emptiness persist.
I guess he went to Mexico
I believe my friend has gone to Mexico.
They all went to Mexico
Everyone seems to have gone to Mexico.
Buenas dias, got to go
Greeting and farewell, I have things to attend to.
Tengo que obedecer
I have to obey my heart.
Mi corazon
My heart.
Where's my mule, where's my dray
I am looking for my mule and dray.
Straw hat's packed up and gone away
The straw hat is gone since the mule and dray are gone.
Mule don't go north and dray go slow
The mule won't go north, and the dray is slow.
They both went to Mexico
I believe they have both gone to Mexico.
Where's my sweetie, where's the face
I am looking for my partner's face.
That lit dark corners every place
Her bright face made everything seem better.
She put up with me long time you know
She tolerated me for a long time.
And then she had to go to Mexico
I believe she has gone to Mexico.
Where's my brown dog, where's my hound
I am wondering where my brown dog and hound have gone.
He liked my truck he hung around
My dog liked my truck and stayed around it.
But he's a canine romeo
My dog is a flirtatious canine.
And I guess he went to Mexico
I think he has gone to Mexico.
Where's that woman so sweet, so mean
I am looking for the woman who was kind but also harsh.
Her heart was cautious her mind was keen
She was cautious in love and sharp in thought.
She was always looking for the peccadillo
She was always searching for little flaws in people.
I hope she went to Mexico
I hope she found happiness in Mexico.
Where's December's happy crew
I am wondering where the cheerful group from December has gone.
With German bikes and sidecars too
They had German motorcycles with sidecars.
They take the truck south to St. Louis, MO
They drove south in a truck to St. Louis, Missouri.
Motorcycle all the way to Mexico
They rode their motorcycles all the way to Mexico.
Where's my luck, where's my grace
I am searching for good fortune and grace.
Has it all been just a foolish chase
I am questioning whether my pursuits have been foolish.
Every time I hear that rainy chill wind blow
The sound of the rainy chill wind makes me reflective.
I think it might be time to head to Mexico
I am considering going to Mexico.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GREGORY BROWN
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