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.
Deeper Dig Deeper
Santana Lyrics
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Deeper, Deeper, dig, dig, Deeper, Deeper
Get a little closer
You don't have to be afraid
You have to trust your inner pilot
Don't let it drift away
Dig a little deeper
You gotta get it in your soul
Reach out with your spirit
And let your feelings show
Deeper, Deeper, dig, dig, Deeper, Deeper
You can't deny the feeling
That touches you inside
When you're tired and lonely
You don't have to lose your pride.
Take the time to listen
Stay a little while
Got a song to sing for you
Let the music get you higher, higher.
"Deeper Dig Deeper," a Santana song, calls upon listeners to trust their instincts and reach deeper inside themselves to find genuine joy and inner peace. The chorus of the song, "Deeper, Deeper, dig, dig, Deeper, Deeper," reinforces this message, urging audiences to delve deep within their souls and not be afraid to open themselves up to those closest to them.
The lyrics suggest that opening oneself up to the world requires both trust and vulnerability. Listeners are encouraged not to be afraid to take risks when it comes to love, friendship or self-discovery. They are also encouraged to be more empathetic when interacting with other people, to make deeper connections. In essence, the song is urging listeners to take time out of their busy schedules and connect with their inner selves, as doing so can help them find peace and happiness within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Deeper, Dig Deeper
Santana encourages the listener to introspect and search deeper within themselves.
Deeper, Deeper, dig, dig, Deeper, Deeper
Reiterating that one needs to dig deeper within themselves to find answers.
Get a little closer
Encouraging the listener to get closer to themselves and confront their issues.
You don't have to be afraid
Advising the listener to not be afraid of what they may find within themselves.
You have to trust your inner pilot
The listener must trust their inner intuition and follow it to find the answers they seek.
Don't let it drift away
Santana advises to not ignore or suppress one's inner voice or intuition.
Dig a little deeper
Further emphasizing the need to introspect and look deeper within themselves.
You gotta get it in your soul
One must find answers within their soul, not just their mind.
Reach out with your spirit
Encouraging the listener to connect with their spiritual self to find answers.
And let your feelings show
Santana encourages the listener to express their feelings and emotions during this process of introspection.
You can't deny the feeling
It is impossible to suppress or ignore the emotions and feelings that arise during this process of introspection.
That touches you inside
The process of introspection will bring forth deeper emotions and touch the listener's inner self.
When you're tired and lonely
Santana acknowledges that the listener may feel tired and lonely during this process.
You don't have to lose your pride.
The listener can still maintain their sense of pride and dignity while exploring their inner self.
Take the time to listen
Santana advises the listener to take the time to listen to their inner voice and intuition.
Stay a little while
Encouraging the listener to not rush through this process, but to take their time and stay awhile.
Got a song to sing for you
Santana has a message to share with the listener through this song.
Let the music get you higher, higher.
The music can serve as a vehicle to deepen the listener's introspection and connect with their spiritual self.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Buddy Miles, Carlos Santana, Chester Thompson, Sterling Crew
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