Santana is a Latin music and rock band formed in San Francisco, California … Read Full Bio ↴Santana is a Latin music and rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. The band came to public attention with their performance of "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock in 1969. This exposure helped propel their first album, also named Santana, into a hit, followed in the next two years by Abraxas and Santana III. Lineup changes were common. Carlos Santana's increasing involvement with guru Sri Chinmoy took the band into more esoteric music, though it never lost its Latin influence.

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.

I'll Be Waiting
Santana Lyrics

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It's been so long since I've seen your face
Yet I know soon I'll have your embrace
I'll be waiting
Waiting just for you
Life keeps afloat and my love grows and grows
You are the lightin'
I'll be wating
Waiting just for you

Oh, it's been a long, long time by
I don't mind
Rhythm deep, to know the earth

Keep waiting, waiting
Waiting just for you

Overall Meaning

In "I'll Be Waiting," Santana expresses his anticipation and yearning for a loved one who has been absent for a long time. Although the singer has not seen their face for a while, they are eagerly waiting to feel their embrace again. While life goes on and time passes, their love just keeps getting stronger and stronger. The person he is waiting for is the light of their life, and despite how long it has been since they last saw each other, Santana doesn't mind waiting. The rhythm of the earth pulsates deeply within him as he continues to wait.

The lyrics in this song suggest a strong sense of devotion and longing for someone. The repetition of the phrase 'I'll be waiting, waiting just for you' emphasizes Santana's commitment to patiently waiting for his loved one. The idea of the 'light' and 'rhythm' within oneself also suggests a deep spiritual connection to the person he is waiting for. The use of the imagery of the earth highlights a universal connection to the person he is waiting for and suggests that their love is grounded in something greater than just themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been so long since I've seen your face
It has been an extended period since I last saw you in person.

Yet I know soon I'll have your embrace
Even though it has been a while, I am assured that I will hold you soon.

I'll be waiting
I will be anticipating your arrival.

Waiting just for you
My eagerness is only for your return.

Life keeps afloat and my love grows and grows
My love for you keeps growing despite my daily challenges.

You are the lightin'
You bring light and joy to my life.

I'll be waiting
I will remain expectant.

Waiting just for you
My motivation to wait is purely for your coming.

Oh, it's been a long, long time by
It has been an extended period since I saw you last.

I don't mind
I do not complain since I know you will be back.

Rhythm deep, to know the earth
I am intoxicated with the feel of love, and it grounds me.