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.
Black Magic Woman -Santana
Santana Lyrics
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Got a black magic woman
I got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
That she's a black magic woman
She's tryin' to make a devil out of me
Turn your back on me baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me baby
Stop messin' eround with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me baby
You just might pick up my magic sticks
Got your spell on me baby
Got your spell on me baby
Yes you got your spell on me baby
Turning my heart into stone
I need you so bad magic woman
I can't leave you alone
The song Black Magic Woman + Gypsy Queen by Santana can be interpreted in many ways, but the most prominent interpretation is that it is about falling under the spell of a woman who has magical powers. The singer starts by saying, "Got a black magic woman," indicating that he feels entranced by her. He admits that her powers have blinded him to the point where he can no longer see what is going on. He believes that she is trying to make a devil out of him, indicating that she is manipulating him for her gain.
The singer then warns the woman not to turn her back on him or mess around with her tricks. He suggests that if she does, she might pick up his magic sticks, indicating that he also has some power. The woman seems to have put a spell on him, as he says, "Got your spell on me baby," and that she is turning his heart into stone. He admits that he needs her so badly that he can't leave her alone.
Overall, the song represents the feeling of falling under someone's power and being unable to see beyond it even though it might not be good for the person.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a black magic woman
There is a woman in my life who practices black magic.
Got me so blind I can't see
She has me so under her spell that I cannot see clearly.
That she's a black magic woman
I know that she practices black magic and it has a strong hold on me.
She's tryin' to make a devil out of me
I feel like her black magic is leading me down a dark and dangerous path.
Turn your back on me baby
Don't ignore me.
Stop messin' eround with your tricks
Stop trying to deceive me with your magic.
You just might pick up my magic sticks
If you keep playing with my emotions, I may use my own form of magic to retaliate.
Yes you got your spell on me baby
I am fully aware that you have cast a spell over me and I am powerless to resist.
Turning my heart into stone
Your magic is making me feel cold and unfeeling inside.
I need you so bad magic woman
Despite the negative effects of your magic, I still crave your presence and attention.
I can't leave you alone
I am too addicted to you and the effects of your magic to walk away.
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