Smooth
Sant'Ana Lyrics
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Like seven inches from the midday sun
Well, I hear you whispering in the words, to melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem, Mona Lisa
You're my reason for reason
The step in my groove
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real or else forget about it
But I'll tell you one thing
If you would leave it would be a crying shame
In every breath and every word
I hear your name calling me out
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
It's turning you round and round
And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real or else forget about it
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Let's not forget about it
Give me your heart, make it real
Let's not forget about it
Let's not forget about it
Let's not forget about it
Let's not forget about it
Let's not forget about it
"Santana's Smooth" lyrics describe a woman who is so alluring and captivating, she seems to have the power to melt anyone with her whispers. Despite this, she remains calm and collected, making her even more appealing. The song’s protagonist is obviously smitten, referring to her as his "muñequita," "Spanish Harlem," "Mona Lisa," and "reason for reason." He is willing to give up everything, including his life, to make her happy, because she's just that smooth.
The song compares the woman’s love to the ocean under the moon, which showcases how serene and calming she is to her partner. She has a love that is so smooth that it transcends all of his worries and troubles, taking him to a peaceful place. In the last few lines of the song, the singer pleads with his love to give him her heart and make it real, or else they should forget about the possibility of being together. It's clear that he is not willing to let that happen as he repeats "let's not forget about it" several times.
Line by Line Meaning
Man, it's a hot one
It's hot outside.
Like seven inches from the midday sun
It's extremely hot outside.
Well, I hear you whispering in the words, to melt everyone
Your words are so captivating and beautiful that they have the power to enchant everyone who hears them.
But you stay so cool
Despite being so alluring and captivating, you remain composed and collected.
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem, Mona Lisa
You are my beautiful, cherished love, my own personal Mona Lisa.
You're my reason for reason
You give me purpose in life.
The step in my groove
You complete me, you fit seamlessly into my life.
And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
If you ever feel unhappy, I would do anything in my power to make you happy again. Your elegance and beauty have a calming, soothing effect on me.
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real or else forget about it
Being with you is like being gazing at the calming, peaceful ocean under the full moon. The love you give is gentle and makes me feel at ease. I want to know that your love is true and sincere, and if not, I don't want to waste my time.
But I'll tell you one thing
If you would leave it would be a crying shame
If you ever left me, it would be devastating - you are so special to me.
In every breath and every word
I hear your name calling me out
I constantly think about you, and it seems that everything around me reminds me of you.
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm on your radio
Even though you may be far away, you still hear the beat and rhythm of my love for you in your heart.
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
It's turning you round and round
Being with me is like being swept up in a peaceful, gentle current that slowly sways you from side to side.
Or else forget about it
If you don't feel the same way as me, then it's not worth pursuing.
Let's not forget about it
Let's stay focused on our love and never forget how special it is.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ROBERT THOMAS, ITAAL SHUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unknownawakening6507
Whoever’s idea it was to put rob thomas with santana was genius
@Isseki_Nicho
Was just thinking the same and here I find a comment with like minds
@ahmadveykie4516
Rob Thomas wrote this song for santana
@stevensheets3612
Santana was planning a comeback of sorts at the time and had an album nearly complete, but he / his production team felt it was lacking a true lead single, so his producer (I think) reached out to the label Rob was under with MB20 and asked if Rob could write / co-write for them (MB20 was still on top of the world from their debut album, and they knew Rob wrote that entire album himself basically). So Rob and one of Santana's songwriters ended up writing the track together. Santana hadn't even really known who Rob was until they met in studio to play back what Rob had come up with. A few articles about the song's origin have come out in the past few years, it's really interesting! :)
@danielhaire6677
When I originally heard that was happening when this first came out, I thought they were crazy. But as it turned out it was the absolutely brilliant form of crazy that sees a possibility where others don't.
@TheNamesDitto
Factual
@hectorcarrillo6655
I remember the summer when this song came out, and it was playing EVERYWHERE. On MTV, the radio, the record store, the grocery store, every department store, just everywhere. It was incredible. Good times.
@Ken-fh4jc
This is one I would secretly listen to when my friends weren’t around.
@WeAreNotAmused
Oh yeah this was super fire. The time following it's release. Was. Meteoric the way it caught on such devotion and passion for the. love for the power of synergy that music like this can only be described as both divine and. Seeringly Spicy hot for to dance with your paramour. And friends back in the 90's I went touring through Alabama and Mississippi. And quite a few points in between the different venues we played covers mostly
This song easily surpassed. Free bird and all other long standing. Runner up songs for most. Requested
Quite frankly it got requested twice at every gig night. at least twice on not most. But over half of em but was never. Complained about playing it too much always warmly received and it shall probably never be forgotten about. By myself. Much Love to cousin Carlos and the fellas
There is absolutely no question Santana has shaped my. Love for music all the way. Such. Kick in the explosive fast breaks and. Bridges stringing multiple songs together so to not allow the energy to. Dwindle it is maximum. Latino. Locomotive power. Rejoice u will not be disappointed with a live set I saw them close out the last night of the three day midtown Atlanta music festival in 97' and hands down the finest. Iive performance I have seen by any band
We now have legions of amazing talented musicians. But nobody could ever be so. Supercharged
A live performer to eclipse the way Santana. Jams every inch of stage time packed to the gills and overflowing. Quality quality. Output of energy. U should know. Barring a. Full on cataclysmic. Event u will get your money's worth of entertainment and then some
@briancannon3987
I remember life before social media. Ppl are too judgemental and petrified these days to let their hair down. I'm done. Let's take our world back