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.
FULL MOON
Santana Lyrics
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Staring from the bottom of his soul.
Watching the night come in from the window.
It'll all collapse tonight, the full moon is here again,
In sickness and in health, understanding so demanding,
It has no name, there's one for every season,
Makes him insane to know.
Running away from it all,
I'll be safe in the cornfields, he thinks, hunted by his own
Santana Full Moon Lyrics
Again he feels the moon rising on the sky
Find a barn to sleep in, but can he hide anymore
Someone's at the door, understanding, too demanding
Can this be wrong, it's love that is not ending
Makes him insane again
She should not lock the open door
Full moon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore
She sees the change in him, but can't
See what became out of her man.
Swimming across the bay,
The night is gray, so calm today.
She doesn't want to wait.
We've got to make the love complete tonight
In the mist of the morning he can't fight anymore
Thousands moon or more, he's been howling
Knock on the door, and scream that is soon ending
Mess on the floor again
We should not lock the open door
Full moon is on the sky and he's not man anymore
We see the change in him but can't
See what became out of her darling man
See what became out of that man
The lyrics of Santana's "Full Moon" describe a man who is haunted by the changing phases of the moon. He is sitting alone, contemplating the night sky and feeling the weight of his emotions. The full moon is approaching, which always brings chaos and upheaval in his life. He reflects on the intensity of his feelings, which sometimes make him feel insane. He is running away from it all, seeking refuge in the fields, but he cannot escape the change that the full moon brings. He is caught in a cycle of transformation, unable to control his destiny.
As he hides in a barn, he realizes that someone is coming for him, and his heart races with fear. His love for this person is not ending, but it's clear that something has changed within him. He is no longer the same man he once was, and his transformation is causing confusion and fear for those who love him. As he swims across the bay, he knows that the night is calm but still feels restless, unable to shake the feeling that he's being hunted.
As dawn approaches, his struggle intensifies, and he feels like he can't fight anymore. He's been howling at the moon for what feels like thousands of nights, and he can't distract himself from the mess of his life. The knock on the door signals the end of his struggle, and the appearance of the 'screaming' mess on the floor evokes a sense of chaos and destruction. The lyrics end with a sense of hopelessness, as the woman who loves him tries to understand what happened to the man she once knew.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting on a corner all alone,
He's isolated himself on a street corner, with no one around.
Staring from the bottom of his soul.
He's deep in thought, contemplating something very profound.
Watching the night come in from the window.
He's observing the darkness enveloping the city through a window.
It'll all collapse tonight, the full moon is here again,
Things are about to get intense, as the full moon is bringing chaos.
In sickness and in health, understanding so demanding,
He's in a very demanding situation, which requires his full attention.
It has no name, there's one for every season,
This situation is ever-present, with different forms, occurring regularly throughout the year.
Makes him insane to know.
He's slowly losing his sanity, with the knowledge of this situation.
Running away from it all,
He's trying to escape the situation that's causing him distress.
I'll be safe in the cornfields, he thinks, hunted by his own
He's delusional and believes that he can hide in the cornfields, even though he's being pursued by an unknown entity.
Again he feels the moon rising on the sky
He senses the full moon's presence in the sky, rising once again.
Find a barn to sleep in, but can he hide anymore
He's frantically searching for somewhere to rest, but he's unsure whether he can conceal himself any longer.
Someone's at the door, understanding, too demanding
He's interrupted by someone knocking at the door, and they're demanding his attention.
Can this be wrong, it's love that is not ending
He's questioning whether his love for someone is justified, as there seems to be no end to this torment.
Makes him insane again
This insecurity is driving him crazy once more.
She should not lock the open door
He's pleading with someone to keep the door unlocked, likely referring to his hiding spot.
Full moon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore
The full moon has transformed him, and he's no longer human.
She sees the change in him, but can't
His loved one recognizes the transformation but doesn't know how to handle it.
See what became out of her man.
She can't fathom the extent of his transformation.
Swimming across the bay,
He's currently swimming across a bay or large body of water.
The night is gray, so calm today.
The night is peaceful and calm, with a neutral gray hue.
She doesn't want to wait.
His loved one is impatient and wants him to return.
We've got to make the love complete tonight
They must consummate their love before the full moon passes.
In the mist of the morning he can't fight anymore
He's too exhausted to fight against the transformation any longer, as morning approaches.
Thousands moon or more, he's been howling
He's been howling at the moon for an extended period, potentially across multiple cycles.
Knock on the door, and scream that is soon ending
Someone is incessantly knocking on the door, possibly signaling the end of the love-fueled frenzy.
Mess on the floor again
There's a commotion and disorder on the floor, indicating a wild turn of events.
We should not lock the open door
They must keep the door unlocked, in case he re-enters the room.
Full moon is on the sky and he's not man anymore
The moon has transformed him, and he's no longer human.
We see the change in him but can't
His loved ones recognize the transformation but can't fully understand it.
See what became out of her darling man
They're struggling to come to terms with what the man has become, and can't comprehend his current state.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHICK COREA
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