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.
Give Me Love
Santana Lyrics
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Give me life, oh give me love
It's all I need, It's all I ask
I'll give you life, I'll give you love
That's what I need to feel like this
Love was meant to be what you have been to me
Not just a runnin' free
You're all I need, I feel
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Santana's song "Give Me Love" express the deep desire for love and connection with another human being. The chorus of the song, "Give me life, oh give me love, It's all I need, It's all I ask, I'll give you life, I'll give you love, That's what I need to feel like this," is a plea for meaningful and fulfilling love. The singer acknowledges that love is the most important thing in life, and it's all he really wants.
The second verse of the song begins with the words "Love was meant to be what you have been to me," indicating that the singer has found someone who has been able to fulfill his desire for love. The singer goes on to say that this person is not just a temporary fling but someone who has become an integral part of his life. The lyrics continue to express the singer's profound need for this person and the lengths he is willing to go to keep their love alive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Give Me Love" are about finding someone who fulfills your deepest desires and needs, and holding onto that person with everything you have.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me life, oh give me love
I crave the experience of being alive and the feeling of love that comes with it.
It's all I need, It's all I ask
Love and life are the only things I require and desire.
I'll give you life, I'll give you love
I want to reciprocate the joy of life and love with every fiber of my being.
That's what I need to feel like this
Love and life are what I need to feel complete, content, and genuinely happy.
Love was meant to be what you have been to me
I believe that love was designed to be the purity, tenderness, and devotion that I have experienced with you, my partner.
Not just a runnin' free
My experience of love is not just about carefree or casual flings but about feeling truly connected to someone on all levels.
What am I gonna do to make my dreams come true
I am willing to work hard and make sacrifices to ensure that we both attain the echoes of our hearts' desires.
You're all I need, I feel
You, my beloved partner, represent everything I seek and desire - love, contentment, joy, and fulfillment. You complete me in every way possible.
[Chorus]
Reiteration of the fact that love and life are the most important things to me.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Pablo Tellez
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