No One To Depend On
Carlos Santana feat. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
That I can depend on, no tengo a nadie
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
No tengo a nadie
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
No tengo a nadie
The lyrics of Carlos Santana's song "No One To Depend On" speaks about a sense of loneliness and isolation, reflecting the feeling of being alone in the midst of many people. The repetition of "ain't got nobody that I can depend on" emphasizes the feeling of being unsupported and uncared for. The phrase "no tengo a nadie" which means "I have no one" in Spanish conveys that the feeling of loneliness is not confined within particular cultural groups but is universal.
The lyrics may also speak on a more personal level, pointing to a lack of trust in the people around the singer. It reveals the sense of disappointment and disillusionment in people who have let the singer down in the past when they were counting on them. The phrase "that I know of" suggests that even though there are people around, they might not be trustworthy and could potentially hurt the singer again.
In conclusion, Carlos Santana's "No One To Depend On" conveys a universal feeling of loneliness and isolation experienced by people across cultures. The song also speaks to the importance of trust and dependability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I do not have anyone in my life whom I can rely on.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I lack trustworthy companionship.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I feel alone and unsupported because I do not have any dependable people in my life.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I cannot rely on anyone for emotional or practical support in difficult times.
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
I have nobody, there is no one in my life.
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
If there is someone, I am not aware of them being present in my life.
That I can depend on, no tengo a nadie
If there is anyone in my life, I cannot depend on them.
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
There is no one who I can trust or have a relationship with.
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
I am not aware of any person in my life who can be a reliable support.
That I can depend on, no tengo a nadie
I cannot rely on anyone for support or companionship.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
My situation of lacking dependable support feels bleak and lonely.
No tengo a nadie
I am alone and have no one to rely on.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
My lack of trustworthy relationships continues to affect my life in a negative way.
No tengo a nadie
My loneliness and lack of dependable support are a pervasive reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: THOMAS COKE ESCOVEDO, MICHAEL JOHN CARABELLO, GREGG ROLIE
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