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.
Hard Times
Santana Lyrics
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That your life is a wasting
Happiness beyond your reach
Sweet love has gone astray
Suddenly it's bitter
Hard times
Hard times
When you're all alone
Nothing seems to matter
Sadness always fills the air
Hurts so deep inside
You just have to cry out
Wow, hard times
Wow, hard times
Wow, hard times
Wow, hard times
Give yourself a chance
You have something special
That nobody else can claim
Deep inside your heart
Shines a revelation
Wow, shine on
Wow, shine on
Wow, hard times
Wow, hard times
In Santana's song "Hard Times", the vocalist is expressing the feeling of hopelessness and despair. The lyrics are about feeling lost and alone, with happiness and love seeming to have vanished. The phrase "hard times" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that life can be difficult and challenging at times. The verse "When you're all alone, nothing seems to matter/Sadness always fills the air/Hurts so deep inside, you just have to cry out" highlights the isolation and deep emotional pain that the character is experiencing. However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope, as the lyrics shift to encouraging the listener to recognize their own unique talents and potential: "Give yourself a chance/You have something special/That nobody else can claim/Deep inside your heart/Shines a revelation/Shine on".
Overall, "Hard Times" is a song about persevering through tough times and believing in oneself. It acknowledges the reality of pain and suffering, but also offers a message of resilience and finding one's own inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt
Have you ever experienced
That your life is a wasting
That your life is being wasted
Happiness beyond your reach
Feeling like you'll never be truly happy
Sweet love has gone astray
The love you had has disappeared
Suddenly it's bitter
The situation has turned sour quickly
Hard times
Difficult moments and struggles
When you're all alone
When you are by yourself
Nothing seems to matter
Everything feels meaningless
Sadness always fills the air
Feeling constantly sad
Hurts so deep inside
Causing deep emotional pain
You just have to cry out
Feeling like you need to express your feelings
Wow, hard times
Expressing shock and disbelief of the struggles
Give yourself a chance
To believe in yourself and your abilities
You have something special
Unique qualities and strengths
That nobody else can claim
Something that is solely yours
Deep inside your heart
Within your innermost self
Shines a revelation
An important realization
Wow, shine on
Encouragement to continue shining and being yourself
Wow, hard times
Continued disbelief and frustration about the struggles
Wow, hard times
The difficulties are persisting
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Alan James Pasqua, Alexander John Ligertwood, Carlos Santana, Chris Solberg, David S. Margen
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