Veracruz
Carlos Santana Lyrics


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Come on, baby, don’t you wanna go
Way down south, talkin’ ‘bout Mexico


Straight through the jungle, out to the sea
We’ll have some fun if you fly away with me
Like some old movie in black and white
We’ll fall in love in the middle of the night


Chorus:
Me and you, down in Veracruz
Do what you wanna do, down in Veracruz


Come on, baby, don’t you wanna come
In the town, people movin’ to the drums


Rosa’s Cantina, it never stops
Drinkin’ cerveza, people party ‘til they drop
Forget the laundry, forget the rain
We’ll get to heaven on the seven-thirty plane






Chorus 2x

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carlos Santana's song Veracruz describe a desire to escape to Mexico with a loved one and enjoy the carefree lifestyle of the locals. The song starts with an invitation to the listener to join the singer on this adventure, emphasizing the destination of Veracruz, a city in the Gulf of Mexico known for its vibrant nightlife, rich history, and lush beaches. The journey is described as going "straight through the jungle" to reach the sea, perhaps adding an element of danger and excitement to the trip. The idea of falling in love "in the middle of the night" evokes a sense of spontaneity and passion, fitting for a vacation romance.


The chorus emphasizes the freedom and possibilities of the trip, with the repeated refrain "Do what you wanna do" urging the listener to let go of responsibilities and worries and live in the moment. The second verse highlights Rosa's Cantina, a well-known bar in Veracruz where people gather to dance and drink, further emphasizing the carefree and joyful vibe of the trip. The desire to forget practical concerns such as laundry and rain and simply enjoy life is summed up in the line "We'll get to heaven on the seven-thirty plane."


Overall, the song Veracruz encourages listeners to embrace adventure and live life to the fullest, enjoying all that Mexico has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, baby, don’t you wanna go
Encouraging the person to join and experience adventure


Way down south, talkin’ ‘bout Mexico
Specifically mentioning Mexico as the destination for the adventure


Straight through the jungle, out to the sea
Emphasizing the adventurous path to the destination


We’ll have some fun if you fly away with me
Promising a good time if the person joins on the adventure


Like some old movie in black and white
Comparing the adventure to a romantic movie in the past


We’ll fall in love in the middle of the night
Suggesting a romantic experience during the adventure


Me and you, down in Veracruz
Referring to the singer and the person he is addressing, and specifically mentioning Veracruz


Do what you wanna do, down in Veracruz
Encouraging the person to enjoy their time and do what they want while in Veracruz


In the town, people movin’ to the drums
Describing the lively atmosphere of Veracruz, with people dancing to the beat of drums


Rosa’s Cantina, it never stops
Mentioning a specific place in Veracruz that is always active and lively


Drinkin’ cerveza, people party ‘til they drop
Describing the drinking and partying culture in Veracruz


Forget the laundry, forget the rain
Encouraging the person to forget their everyday worries and enjoy the adventure


We’ll get to heaven on the seven-thirty plane
Expressing the excitement and anticipation for the adventure in Veracruz




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Belhassen Lourimi


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