Love of My Life
Carlos Santana feat. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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I threw a rockabilly party on my last birthday
But it was good, rockin' my life away
I just movin' and groovin'
And gettin' it both night and day
I got a gal called Milly, she's chilly pepper hot
She know how to roll, and she know how to rock
I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
I like to do it both night and day
Ah ah oh
Steamliner, fleetliner, military brass
She knows the general's daughter but the killer's got brass
I'm rockin', rockin' my life away, ah ah
I'm just movin' and a-groovin'
And rockin' both night and day
And I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
I'm just movin' and groovin'
And boogyin' both night and day
I'm just rockin', rockin' my life away
I'm just rockin' and rollin' my life away
My name's Jerry Lee Lewis and I'm damn sure here to stay
The lyrics to "Love Of My Life" by Carlos Santana featuring Eric Clapton are a mix of references to different periods of time and a celebration of the rocker lifestyle. The first two lines take us back to two years ago, a reference point for the singer's story. The reference to throwing a rockabilly party may also suggest a nod to the early days of rock and roll when this sound was first popularized. The singer then talks about "movin' and groovin'" and "gettin' it both night and day," which implies that he is living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment.
The song then transitions to another time period with the mention of a steamliner, fleetliner, and military brass. The singer may have served in the military or have connections to the military since he knows the general's daughter. The mention of the killer with brass adds an element of danger to the song, further highlighting the singer's wild side. The lyrics then return to the previous theme of rocking and rolling, with the singer "just movin' and a-groovin'," "rockin'" his life away both day and night. He tells us he is here to stay, and with this attitude, he seems set to keep on living life on his own terms.
Overall, "Love Of My Life" celebrates a life lived with wild abandon, where every moment is a party and every day is full of surprises. The lyrics also highlight the singer's appreciation of music and his ability to keep on "rockin' and rollin'" through various stages of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fourteen ninety-five, and nineteen fourty-eight
The singer is reminiscing about two historical periods, one in the late 15th century and the other in the mid-20th century.
I threw a rockabilly party on my last birthday
The singer celebrated their recent birthday by hosting a rockabilly-themed party.
But it was good, rockin' my life away
The singer had a great time at the party, dancing to rockabilly music and forgetting all their worries.
I just movin' and groovin'
The artist danced enthusiastically at the party, moving and grooving to the music.
And gettin' it both night and day
The artist enjoyed the party so much that they danced all night and all day.
I got a gal called Milly, she's chilly pepper hot
The singer has a girlfriend named Milly, who is attractive and sexy.
She know how to roll, and she know how to rock
Milly is a good dancer, who knows how to move to rock and roll music.
I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
The artist loves rock and roll music and how it makes them feel alive.
Oh, and a boogie woogie baby
The artist likes a woman who can dance to boogie woogie music.
I like to do it both night and day
The artist enjoys dancing to music day and night.
Steamliner, fleetliner, military brass
The singer mentions various transportation and military terms in a playful manner.
She knows the general's daughter but the killer's got brass
The artist's girlfriend is acquainted with the daughter of a general, but they seem to be more interested in a dangerous and exciting person.
And I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
The singer loves how rock and roll music makes them feel energized and carefree.
I'm just movin' and a-groovin'
The singer continues to dance joyfully to the music.
And rockin' both night and day
The singer dances to rock and roll music at all hours.
And I'm rockin', rockin' my life away
The artist emphasizes how much they love rock and roll music and how it has become an essential part of their life.
I'm just rockin' and rollin' my life away
The artist's life revolves around rock and roll music and dancing.
My name's Jerry Lee Lewis and I'm damn sure here to stay
The singer identifies with Jerry Lee Lewis, the legendary rock and roll performer who had a strong impact on the genre and popular culture, and is confident that they will continue to love and appreciate rock and roll music.
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Where you are, that's where I wanna be
And through your eyes, all the things I wanna see
And in the night, you are my dream
You're everything to me
You're the love of my life
And the breath in my prayers
Take my hand, lead me there
I can't forget the taste of your mouth
From your lips the heavens pour out
I can't forget when we are one
With you alone I am free
Everyday, every night, you alone
You're the love of my life
Everyday, every night, you alone,
You're the love of my life
We go dancing in the moonlight
With the starlight in your eyes
We go dancing till the sunrise
You and me we're gonna dance, dance, dance
@Geishaovandoperezhasetsut12
Where you are, that's where I wanna be
And through your eyes,
All the things I wanna see
And in the night, you are my dream
You're everything
To me
You're the love
Of my life
And the breath in my prayers
Take my hand, lead me there
I can't forget the taste of your mouth
From your lips the heavens pour out
I can't forget when we are one
With you alone I am free
Everyday, every night, you alone
You're the love of my life
Everyday, every night, you alone,
You're the love of my life
Everyday, every night, you alone
You're the love of my life
Everyday, every night, you alone,
You're the love of my life
We go dancing in the moonlight
With the starlight in your eyes
We go dancing till the sunrise
You and me we're gonna dance, dance, dance
@latinbeauty20
This song tastes different when you're in love
@ricorodriguez6231
I used to sing this to My Lady she passed away. Till we meet again ANGELA ❤️
@R.L.Thomas
OMG I used to sing this to mine too, she lost her battle with MS. Thankfully we were able to see Santana in 2001 before she went. Love you always "Brengha".
@martiedwards8788
Barry and I used to dance to this song thank you
He died recently but forever in my heart
@marceloinustroza5795
Oh!..man..She must've been so happy with that...till you meet her in heaven...
@tracythehippiechick
So sweet
@isaiahdaste-haynes4800
Blesssings to u brotha🙏🏽🙏🏽
@RamtinTheDoc
My dad used to play this in his car when I was 7-8... Always listened to it on my way to school back in the day! Now that I’ve found it after 10 years, it brings back a ton of memories. When life was sooo simple :-)
@michellefanequico2840
My dad also used to play it ❤️
@johndoherty4335
We all have the same dad, wuddup fam