Under the bridge
Carlos Santana feat. Andy Vargas Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, I say, yeah yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
Ooh, ooh, I said, yeah yeah
One time
Under the bridge downtown
Is where I drew some blood
Under the bridge downtown
I could not get enough
Under the bridge downtown
Forgot about my love
Under the bridge downtown
I gave my life away
Under the bridge downtown
Is where I drew some blood
Under the bridge downtown
I could not get enough
Under the bridge downtown
Forgot about my love
Under the bridge downtown
I gave my life away
I gave my life away
I gave my life away, yeah
The song "Under the Bridge" by Carlos Santana featuring Andy Vargas, is a cover of the famous song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song satisfies two different narratives—one being a tale of loneliness and companionship and the other being about one’s struggle with drug addiction. The opening lyrics, “Sometimes I feel like I don’t have a partner, sometimes I feel like my only friend, is the city I live in, the city of angels", talks about the singer feeling isolated and lonely. However, it’s also about his relationship with Los Angeles, which he personifies as his only friend. The singer of the song often takes drives, walks and spends time around the city. He seeks comfort in the city even though he feels alone.
The chorus of the song, “I don’t ever want to feel like I did that day, take me to the place I love, take me all the way", defines the reasons why the city is so important to the singer. He does not want to feel alone, secluded or distant again, and wants to be taken to the place that can assist him to endure. The line “I gave my life away" suggests the singer acknowledges giving himself away to his addiction. The bridge mentioned in the song is also known to be the place where the singer would go to consume narcotics ("Under the bridge downtown is where I drew some blood, under the bridge downtown, I could not get enough"). This bridge is symbolic for a lot of people who are struggling with addiction and the listener can piece together that the singer has had his fair share of problems with substances.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times, I sense the absence of someone to share my emotions with
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
On some days, my only solace is my relationship with the city
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The city I reside in, the City of Angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite feeling lonely, the city of Los Angeles and I share a unified sorrow
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I travel on the same streets as my city as she serves as my life partner
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
Akin to a life partner who knows you, I wander through the hills since the city of Los Angeles understands me
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
When I undertake good deeds, metaphorically speaking, the city blows me a kiss
But, I never worry, now that is a lie
Yet, if I claim never to worry, it wouldn't be truthful
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I wish never to feel the same pain as that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
Lead me to the spot I adore, carry until there
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's challenging to reckon that no one exists for me
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It's difficult to acknowledge that I'm entirely by myself
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Nonetheless, I cling to the knowledge that the city, at least, loves me in return
Oh, yeah, yeah
Oh, Yes
One time
Once
Under the bridge downtown
Below the bridge in downtown
Is where I drew some blood
That place is where I once hurt myself
I could not get enough
I couldn't satisfy myself even when I was doing it
Forgot about my love
I disregarded my passion
I have my life away
I relinquished my existence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MoeBeToBlame
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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