Whatever Happens
Carlos Santana Feat. Michael Jackson Lyrics
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To show that he cares
She can't stay in the room
She's consumed with everything that's been going on
She says
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid that what they're doing is not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand (don't let go of my hand)
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand (don't let go of my hand)
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand
He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy
Forgetting all the dreams that he had
He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world
It doesn't have to be that bad
He tries to explain, "you're what makes me happy"
Whatever, whatever, whatever
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand (don't let go of my hand)
See, whatever happens, don't let go of my hand (don't let go of my hand)
See, whatever happens, don't let go of my hand (don't let go of my hand)
See, whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
(See don't you do it baby) don't let go of my hand
I say yeah, don't let go baby (don't let go of my hand)
See, now baby, yeah
See you (don't let go of my hand)
Don't you do it
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Don't let you go of my hand baby
Don't you, don't you let go
I say yeah
Can I get a witness baby?
Don't you let go baby, yeah
Oh, whatever happens, just don't let go of my hand
Thank you, man
Thank you, Carlos
The song "Whatever Happens" is a collaboration between Carlos Santana and Michael Jackson. The lyrics speak about a relationship that is going through a difficult phase, with the woman feeling preoccupied and fearful that what they are doing is not right. The man reassures her that everything will be alright, but she is too consumed by her worries to hear him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand," a plea for support and unity during the trying times.
The song can be interpreted in several ways, depending on the listener's experiences and emotions. It could be a message of hope and encouragement for a couple fighting to save their relationship, or it could be a plea for support from a friend or loved one during times of hardship. The lyrics are emotional and raw, with both Santana and Jackson delivering heartfelt performances.
Line by Line Meaning
He gives a nervous smile, tries to understand her side
He shows that he cares and tries to empathize with her.
She can't stay in the room
She is overwhelmed with everything that's been going on.
She's consumed with everything that's been going on
She is deeply affected by the current situation.
She says Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
She asks him to stay with her and support her no matter what happens.
Everything will be alright, he assures her
He promises her that everything will be fine.
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
She is too preoccupied and worried to listen to him.
Preoccupied, she's afraid
She is too consumed by her fears and thoughts to focus on anything else.
Afraid that what they're doing is not right
She is uncertain and scared about the choices they have made.
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays Whatever, whatever, whatever
He is at a loss for words and hopes that things will work out.
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand (don't let go of my hand)
This line is repeated as a reminder to stay together and support each other.
He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy
He is putting in a lot of effort to make her happy.
Forgetting all the dreams that he had
He is sacrificing his own dreams for her happiness.
He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world
He does not understand that the current situation is not as bad as it seems.
It doesn't have to be that bad
The situation is not hopeless and they can overcome it.
He tries to explain, "you're what makes me happy"
He tries to justify his actions and show her that he loves her.
Can I get a witness baby?
This line is a request for someone to acknowledge their struggles and offer support.
Don't you let go baby, yeah
This line is repeated as an insistence to stick together.
Oh, whatever happens, just don't let go of my hand
The song ends with a repeat of the same message to stay strong and stay together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: Edward Theodore Riley, Gilbert Cang, Geoffery Williams, Michael Kurt Jackson, Jasmine Quay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Kick me, kike me
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Skinhead, deadhead (Yeah, yeah)
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He gives another smile, tries to understand her side
To show that he cares
She can't stay in the room
She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on
She says
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Everything will be alright, he assures her
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid that what they've been doing is not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand
He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy
Forgetting all the dreams that he had
He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world
It doesn't have to be that bad
She tries to explain, "It's you that makes me happy, "
Whatever, whatever, whatever
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Don't you let go baby
Don't you don't you let go
Can I get quick dance baby
Don't you let go baby
Whatever happens, just don't let go of my hand
Thank you, man!
Thank you, Carlos!
@gkennedy_32
[Verse 1]
He gives a nervous smile, tries to understand her side
To show that he cares
She can't stay in the room
She's consumed with everything that's been going on
She says
[Pre Hook]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
[Verse 2]
Everything will be alright, he assures her
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid that what they're doing is not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever
[Hook]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand
Don't let go of my hand
[Verse 3]
He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy
Forgetting all the dreams that he had
He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world
It doesn't have to be that bad
She tries to explain, "It's you that makes me happy,"
Whatever, whatever, whatever
[Hook]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
Whatever happens, just don't let go of my hand
[Outro: Carlos Santana, Micheal Jackson]
Thank you, man!
Thank you, Carlos!
@rosemaryawino8157
Whatever happens, don't forget Michael Jackson
@SleepExports
They never will
@viktoriaolsson3756
We Will never forget him.
@krea8496
As long as I am alive. I'll remember and defend him!!
@winebarimunsi4732
#whatever happens billion views let's push it for Michaels memory...let's do this
@ISVVVc628
He'll never be forgotten.
@selcanaslan6586
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@kawaiigirl3555
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@Whatttttkwbsns
hope u know this isnt sung by micheal jackson
@Marciawren
@@Whatttttkwbsns Whatever Happens is the 15th song in Michael Jackson's final studio album Invincible. The song is 4 minutes, 56 seconds long. Jackson collaborated with legendary guitarist, composer and musician Carlos Santana for the music of the song.
The origins of "Whatever Happens":
http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-127219.html