Santana is a Latin music and rock band formed in San Francisco, California … Read Full Bio ↴Santana is a Latin music and rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. The band came to public attention with their performance of "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock in 1969. This exposure helped propel their first album, also named Santana, into a hit, followed in the next two years by Abraxas and Santana III. Lineup changes were common. Carlos Santana's increasing involvement with guru Sri Chinmoy took the band into more esoteric music, though it never lost its Latin influence.

In 1998, the band Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Carlos Santana, José "Chepito" Areas, David Brown, Gregg Rolie, Mike Carabello, and Michael Shrieve The band has earned nine Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards, the latter all in 2000. Carlos Santana won a Grammy Award as a solo artist in 1988. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling groups of all time. In 2013, Santana announced a reunion of the classic line-up for a new album, Santana IV, which was released in April 2016. They are tied for having the most won Grammy Awards in one night.

America
Santana Lyrics

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This is America
POD and Santana live in La Casa
Live and direct for you and yours
Yo America, America

Was it the way that she looked at me
She had caught my eye
She stole my heart she freed my mind

The way we loved it was magical
Truly wonderful
It was me and your so beautiful

And I know that you feel this too
Will our dreams come true
I believe in you
Show me the way to my better days

What's the price to pay
If I follow you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Santana's song "America" are expressing love for the United States of America and the connection between the artist and the country. The opening lines clearly state that the song is being performed by POD and Santana in their home, "La Casa." The repetition of "America" throughout the song reinforces the love and pride that the artists have for their country. The lyrics then shift to a personal love story, where the singer describes being captivated by someone in the way they looked at them. The use of phrases like "stole my heart" and "freed my mind" depict an intense love affair that was truly magical. The lyrics also show the singer's belief in and devotion to this person and their dreams, asking them to guide them to their better days.

Line by Line Meaning

This is America
Greetings from America

POD and Santana live in La Casa
POD and Santana are living together in La Casa

Live and direct for you and yours
Performing live and direct for you and your people

Yo America, America
Hey America, America

Was it the way that she looked at me
Is it the way she looked at me that caught my attention

She had caught my eye
She attracted my attention

She stole my heart she freed my mind
She captured my heart and enlightened my mind

The way we loved it was magical
Our love was extraordinary

Truly wonderful
Absolutely amazing

It was me and your so beautiful
Together we were beautiful

And I know that you feel this too
I know you feel the same way