Daughter Of The Night
Santana Lyrics


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One way in and one way out
You don't know what it's all about
You look to the left
You look to the right
The brightest day and the darkest night

[Chorus]
And if you see me stealin' away
You better believe that I'd much rather stay
Daughter of the night
Everything right
Is getting to you baby
Sister of the sun
Born on the run

Just let me move you baby
On the road well I been told
The people need a highway code
The harder the chase
The sweeter the catch
I ain't the driver but you met your match

[Chorus]

You can win and you can lose
Listen mama you got to choose
You can give up tryin'
Or break down cryin'
Or keep on goin'
Change your mind





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Santana's song "Daughter Of The Night" depict a sense of mysteriousness and ambiguity. The opening stanza implies the confusion and uncertainty that the singer is faced with. He finds himself in a predicament where he is trapped with no options to choose. The phrase "one way in and one way out" signifies his lack of control over the current situation. The following line "you don't know what it's all about" emphasizes his confusion with the events that are unfolding.


The chorus of the song adds an interesting dimension to the lyrics. It is a section that the singer is addressing to his lover. He is asking her to trust him and not to be worried about his movements. The phrase "Daughter of the night, everything right is getting to you, baby" displays a connection between the lover and the night. The singer would rather be with her, in the darkness of the night, where they can be themselves, away from the prying eyes of society. The line "Sister of the sun, born on the run, just let me move you, baby," seems to be an invitation from the singer, to let him take her away from their current situation, and start a new life.


Overall, the lyrics of this song are laced with ideas that are hard to interpret. The lack of clarity in the wording is intentional, as it adds to the ambiance of the music.


Line by Line Meaning

One way in and one way out
There is only one way to enter and exit, indicating that there may be no way to escape.


You don't know what it's all about
You do not have any understanding or knowledge of the situation.


You look to the left
You search in one direction,


You look to the right
You search in the opposite direction.


The brightest day and the darkest night
Refers to all times, good or bad- bright or dark.


And if you see me stealin' away
If you see me leaving, hopefully you'll understand why.


You better believe that I'd much rather stay
I want to stay, but I may have to leave in order to survive.


Daughter of the night
Daughter of the darkness, referring to a woman who has been through tough times.


Everything right
Everything is going well. Referring to a blissful existence.


Is getting to you baby
You are succeeding, and it feels good.


Sister of the sun
Sister of brightness or hope. Referring to a woman who brings light into darkness.


Born on the run
Born into a life of movement, requiring travel or constant change.


Just let me move you baby
Allow me to guide or influence you in a positive way.


On the road well I been told
I have been informed of advice while traveling.


The people need a highway code
People require guidance or rules to live by while traveling.


The harder the chase
The more difficult the pursuit.


The sweeter the catch
The more satisfying the end result.


I ain't the driver but you met your match
I may not be in control, but I can still match your energy.


You can win and you can lose
You have the ability to succeed or fail.


Listen mama you got to choose
Listen closely, make your decision carefully.


You can give up tryin'
You can quit attempting to achieve your goal.


Or break down cryin'
Or feel defeated and emotional.


Or keep on goin'
Or continue pushing forward towards success.


Change your mind
Alter your decision-making process to ensure progression towards success.


"Chorus":
Repeats previous lyrics.


And if you see me stealin' away
If you see me leaving, hopefully you'll understand why.


You better believe that I'd much rather stay
I want to stay, but I may have to leave in order to survive.


Daughter of the night
Daughter of the darkness, referring to a woman who has been through tough times.


Everything right
Everything is going well. Referring to a blissful existence.


Is getting to you baby
You are succeeding, and it feels good.


Sister of the sun
Sister of brightness or hope. Referring to a woman who brings light into darkness.


Born on the run
Born into a life of movement, requiring travel or constant change.


Just let me move you baby
Allow me to guide or influence you in a positive way.


On the road well I been told
I have been informed of advice while traveling.


The people need a highway code
People require guidance or rules to live by while traveling.


The harder the chase
The more difficult the pursuit.


The sweeter the catch
The more satisfying the end result.


I ain't the driver but you met your match
I may not be in control, but I can still match your energy.


You can win and you can lose
You have the ability to succeed or fail.


Listen mama you got to choose
Listen closely, make your decision carefully.


You can give up tryin'
You can quit attempting to achieve your goal.


Or break down cryin'
Or feel defeated and emotional.


Or keep on goin'
Or continue pushing forward towards success.


Change your mind
Alter your decision-making process to ensure progression towards success.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Dominic591000

The voice of Mr Greg Walker is so smooth,One of the best singers of the Santana band along with Alex,So sad that Carlos cant bring back these two great artist,Santana has never been the same!

@valuecalc

+Dominic591000, it is a shame that those two legends are out of sight, but Carlos seems to keep bouncing back with many good and newer singers.

@phunkybis

Unfortunatly Dominic591000, you damn right !

@hectormacias3495

I thougt that was Buddy Mile's voice.

@starlitblond

I love this guys voice..

@MGstaR17

One of his best album!

@DaveDerrick_UK

This album is one of my favourites.

@Dwoed

great song...the outro solo always elevates me.

@DaveDerrick_UK

The lyrics are just awesome.

@joseluisbecerraalquicira2853

Super rolon de carlos Santana 👍😎🎶 from México city

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