Smooth
Santana/Carlos Santana Lyrics
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Like seven inches from the midday sun
Well, I hear you whisper and the words 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'd 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
Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Well, 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
Well, 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
Oh, let's don't forget about it
Give me your heart, make it real
Let's don't forget about it (hey)
Let's don't forget about it (now, oh, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (now, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, hey, hey)
The lyrics of Santana's song "Smooth" are an ode to a woman who is the object of his affection. He compares her to the hot sun, and her whisper melts everyone, yet she remains cool. She is his "muñequita" or little doll, and a Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa, meaning she is beautiful and worth admiring. Santana declares she is his reason for reason, meaning she makes him think and gives meaning to his life, and that she is the step in his groove, or his musical inspiration.
When Santana sings, "if you said this life ain't good enough, I would give my world to lift you up," he is expressing his willingness to go to any lengths to satisfy and make his lady happy. He acknowledges the powerful effect she has on him, comparing her love to the ocean under the moon, and the same emotion he gets from her. And he is so in love with her that he begs for her heart, to make their relationship real, or else they should forget about it.
Overall, the song is a celebration of a passionate love affair, steeped in Latin rhythms and guitar riffs, and wrapped with the sultry voice of Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty. It became iconic in its time, and its catchy chorus and smooth melody continue to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Man, it's a hot one
The temperature is high
Like seven inches from the midday sun
The heat is intense
Well, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
Your words are powerful and captivating
But you stay so cool
You remain collected and composed
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
You are my beautiful muse and inspiration
You're my reason for reason
You give purpose to my life
The step in my groove
You bring rhythm and harmony to my life
And if you said this life ain't good enough
If you feel dissatisfied with our life together
I would give my world to lift you up
I would do anything to make you happy
I could change my life to better suit your mood
I am willing to adapt to your needs and desires
Because you're so smooth
Your presence is calming and pleasant
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Our love is serene and romantic
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
My feelings for you are reciprocated
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Your love is gentle and fulfilling
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
Commit to our relationship, or end it
But I'll tell you one thing
I have something to confess
If you would leave it'd be a crying shame
Losing you would be devastating
In every breath and every word
You are always on my mind and in my thoughts
I hear your name calling me out
I hear your voice and feel your presence
Out from the barrio
From the neighborhood we grew up in
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You enjoy my music and vibe
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
Our love makes the world a better place, and time moves gently
It's turning you round and round
Our relationship is constantly evolving
Let's don't forget about it
Don't let our love fade away
Give me your heart, make it real
Open up to me, and commit to a genuine relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Thomas, Itaal Shur
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