Smooth
Carlos Santana feat. Rob Tomas Lyrics

Man, it's a hot one
The temperature outside is high, creating a warm atmosphere.

Like seven inches from the midday sun
The heat is intense, almost as if one can feel the sun being very close.

Well, I hear you whispering in the words, to melt everyone
The person being addressed is saying things that are captivating and enchanting to everyone nearby.

But you stay so cool
Despite captivating everyone with their words, the person being addressed maintains a calm and collected demeanor.

My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem, Monalisa
The person being addressed is referred to as an endearing term of affection, and compared to a famous work of art.

You're my reason for reason
The person being addressed is so important to the singer, that they are the reason behind all of their actions and motivations.

The step in my groove
The person being addressed is integral to the singer's sense of rhythm and musicality.

And if you said this life ain't good enough
If the person being addressed ever expressed dissatisfaction with their life or circumstances,

I would give my world to lift you up
The artist would do everything in their power to improve the person's situation and make them happy.

I could change my life to better suit your mood
The artist would be willing to adjust their own life and behavior to accommodate the person's emotional needs.

Because you're so smooth
The person being addressed has an easy and effortless charm about them, which the singer finds irresistible.

And it's just like the ocean under the moon
The artist's feelings towards the person being addressed are vast, deep and constant like the ocean's tides under the moon's influence.

Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
The singer feels the same embrace of emotion when the person being addressed is around, as they feel when they think about them.

You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
The person being addressed possesses a romantic love that comes effortlessly and feels natural.

Give me your heart, make it real or else forget about it
The singer wants a real and authentic relationship with the person being addressed, or would rather not have anything at all.

But I'll tell you one thing
The artist is further elaborating on their previous thought.

If you would leave it would be a crying shame
If the person being addressed were to leave, it would be a great loss to the artist, something that they would regret deeply.

In every breath and every word
The person being addressed is always on the singer's mind, and they talk about them constantly.

I hear your name calling me out
Even when the person being addressed is not physically present, the singer feels like they are beckoning and calling them towards them.

Out from the barrio
The person being addressed comes from a Hispanic neighborhood, which could be perceived as an additional reason to appreciate their presence.

You hear my rhythm on your radio
The artist's musicality is so unique and appealing, that they imagine the person being addressed is familiar with their work and listens to their music often.

You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
The person being addressed is so in tune with their surroundings and has a sense of calm and tranquility in their presence.

It's turning you round and round
The person being addressed has an effect on those around them, even causing them to feel a little dizzy or disoriented with their charm.

Or else forget about it
The artist doesn't want to pursue anything if it can't be authentic.

Let's not forget about it
The singer doesn't want to lose sight of the importance of the relationship they share with the person being addressed.