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.
Do You Like The Way
Santana Lyrics
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Through the streets move the sheep
Flipped the beat like the shepherd
It's a new day my crew stay forever striving
Give thanks 'cause we alive and been through the gutter
Now we see the horizon
It's clear to me now
Used to be confused took a lot of years to see how
Take the average mind and expand it
You take for granted like we're always gonna be disadvantaged
But soon come, it soon come, ya soon done
Ya start run, you stumble, we catch one
In the rhythm, Santana lick the guitars with precision
Not accidental, intentional conscious decision
To Zion, we're marching through with African Mayans
Conquering Babylon with the heart of a lion
Behold to watch yesterday come back around
And the walls of Jericho come a-tumbling down
Tell me, how long has it been
Is everything, everything alright my friend
You see, time is passing, people asking how come none of this ain't lasting
Money will make people deal like they don't even have to feel
But no, it ain't real, it ain't real
Oh, do you like the way that it's going down
Do you like the way that it's going down
Ooh, do you like the way
How long, how long will we wait, to sit down and communicate
See, everything is relative, if you want to get then give
Can't we all just build and live,can't we, can't we?
Do you like the way that it's going down
The lyrics in Santana's song "Do You Like The Way" are reflective of the struggles and triumphs that the artist and his crew have experienced. The first verse describes their master plan to move past the obstacles and difficulties that they have faced, comparing themselves to shepherds flipping the beat and leading their followers to a new day. They express gratitude for being alive and overcoming their struggles, as they see the horizon and begin to move planets.
In the second verse, the lyrics delve deeper into the idea of how time can change people and how money can make individuals feel like they don't have to feel. The artist seems to recognize the relativity of everything and questions why people can't simply work together to build a better world. The chorus then repeats the question, "Do you like the way that it's going down?" seemingly challenging the listener to consider the state of their own world and if they are satisfied with the way things are going.
Overall, the lyrics in this song are both introspective and outwardly reflective, with the artist's experiences and questioning of society at large. The message seems to be that change is possible, but it requires effort and a willingness to work together.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the master plan the pastures span
Observing as the leader strategizes and expands their resources
Through the streets move the sheep
The masses blindly follow the crowd without direction or purpose
Flipped the beat like the shepherd
Taking control of the music like a guiding figure
It's a new day my crew stay forever striving
A new opportunity for growth, with a team that never stops pursuing improvement
Give thanks 'cause we alive and been through the gutter
Recognizing the value of life despite enduring difficult times
Now we see the horizon
Gaining perspective of the future and what lies ahead
It's clear to me now
Coming to a precise and definitive realization
Used to be confused took a lot of years to see how
Dealing with uncertainty for an extended period before finally understanding
Now we moving planets
Having an enormous impact and influence on the world
Take the average mind and expand it
Encouraging people to broaden their perspectives and think outside the box
You take for granted like we're always gonna be disadvantaged
Assuming that one's situation is always going to be unfavorable
But soon come, it soon come, ya soon done
Change is inevitable and will happen quickly
Ya start run, you stumble, we catch one
Others will be there to support and assist during difficult times
In the rhythm, Santana lick the guitars with precision
Playing the guitar with skill and deliberate intention
Not accidental, intentional conscious decision
Every action is deliberate and made with purpose
To Zion, we're marching through with African Mayans
Progressing towards a better future with the strength of African and Mayan culture
Conquering Babylon with the heart of a lion
Overcoming adversity with courage and determination
Behold to watch yesterday come back around
Observing recurring patterns and situations from the past
And the walls of Jericho come a-tumbling down
Overcoming an enormous obstacle through perseverance and determination
Tell me, how long has it been
Asking how much time has passed since a certain event or situation
Is everything, everything alright my friend
Checking in on a friend's overall wellbeing and happiness
You see, time is passing, people asking how come none of this ain't lasting
Noticing that things are changing, causing concern about their sustainability
Money will make people deal like they don't even have to feel
The pursuit of money can lead individuals to ignore their emotions and morals
But no, it ain't real, it ain't real
Money doesn't equate to true happiness or fulfillment
Oh, do you like the way that it's going down
Questioning if the current state of affairs is ideal or desirable
How long, how long will we wait, to sit down and communicate
Asking how much longer before people communicate and work together
See, everything is relative, if you want to get then give
The world is interconnected and mutual-gain is possible through giving and receiving
Can't we all just build and live,can't we, can't we?
Urging for collective progress and development, rather than individualistic pursuits
Ooh, do you like the way
Asking if the listener is content with the status quo
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAURYN N. HILL, JOHNNY NASH
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