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.
Choose
Santana Lyrics
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What you gonna do
Where you gonna go
You're running out of time.
Hey baby
What's it gonna be
Are you gonna stay
Choose what ya gonna do
Choose do what you gotta do
Choose what's ya gonna be
Choose, do what ya gotta do.
New day
The time is right
Ya make the move
You do what you gotta do.
You're free
If you want to be
You'll see
Ain't nothing gonna stop you.
Choose what's ya gonna do
Choose, do what ya gotta do
Choose what's ya gonna be
Choose, I believe to my soul that ya gotta be free.
New day
Time is right
Ya make the move
Do what ya gotta do.
You're free
If you want to be
You'll see
Ain't nothin' gonna stop you.
Choose what you gonna do
Choose do what you gotta do
Choose what you gonna do
Choose do what you gotta do.
The lyrics of Santana's song "Choose" urge the listener to make a decision regarding their future, encouraging them to take control of their lives and do what they need to do. The use of rhetorical questions in the opening lines, "Tell me, What you gonna do, Where you gonna go," conveys a sense of urgency and the need for the addressee to act quickly. The repetition of "Choose what ya gonna do" and "do what ya gotta do" is a call to action, emphasizing the importance of making a decision and taking the necessary steps to achieve one's goals. The theme of freedom and agency is also prominent throughout the song, with the lyrics stating "You're free, If you want to be, You'll see, Ain't nothing gonna stop you."
It is a song that inspires the listener to take charge of their lives and make decisions that will determine their future. Santana's guitar work in the song is passionate and full of energy, emphasizing the song's message of determination and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me
Santana asks the listener to share their plans.
What you gonna do
Santana wants to know what the listener intends to do.
Where you gonna go
Santana wants to know where the listener plans to go.
You're running out of time.
Santana warns that time is running out and the listener needs to act fast.
Hey baby
Santana addresses the listener affectionately.
What's it gonna be
Santana asks the listener to make a decision.
Are you gonna stay
Santana wants to know if the listener will remain in the current situation.
Do you want to be free.
Santana asks the listener if they desire freedom.
Choose what ya gonna do
Santana urges the listener to make a choice.
Choose do what you gotta do
Santana tells the listener to do what they have to do to achieve their goals.
Choose what's ya gonna be
Santana wants the listener to choose their desired identity.
Choose, do what ya gotta do.
Santana reinforces the need for the listener to take action.
New day
Santana suggests a fresh start.
The time is right
Santana believes that the present moment is opportune.
Ya make the move
Santana wants the listener to take action.
You do what you gotta do.
Santana exhorts the listener to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals.
You're free
Santana reminds the listener that they have the freedom to choose their path.
If you want to be
Santana believes that freedom depends on the listener's desire for it.
You'll see
Santana predicts that the listener will experience positive results from taking action towards their goals.
Ain't nothing gonna stop you.
Santana reminds the listener that they have the power to overcome any obstacle.
Choose, I believe to my soul that ya gotta be free.
Santana emphasizes his belief that freedom is essential to living an authentic life.
Choose what you gonna do
Santana repeats the importance of making a decision.
Choose do what you gotta do
Santana reiterates the need for action.
Choose what you gonna do
Santana again emphasizes the importance of decision-making.
Choose do what you gotta do.
Santana ends by emphasizing the importance of action once more.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Alexander John Ligertwood, Carlos Santana, Chester Thompson
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