I'm the One Who Loves You
Santana Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you
I'm the one who loves you

Little girl again you are blue
Another fellow has gone and left you
I see you've come back to me
Your best friend
To tell another tragic story again
And once more you look into my eyes
And one more time you ought to realize

[Chorus]

I must confess you're not to be blamed
For being caught in those boys' vicious games
This time I won't let you go back
Never again, my dear, in fact
I'm gonna stop the blueness
In you
Also confess what my heart
Wants me to

[Chorus]

Just once more you look in my eyes
And one more time you ought to realize





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Santana's song "I'm the One Who Loves You" convey a message of unwavering love and support for someone who has been hurt by romantic relationships in the past. The song is addressed to a "little girl" who keeps coming back with a "tragic story again," having been left by yet another man. The singer, who is the girl's best friend, offers comfort and understanding, assuring her that she is not to blame for being caught up in "boys' vicious games." The singer promises to never let her go back to the sadness and pledges to "stop the blueness" in her.


The chorus, repeated throughout the song, serves as a reaffirmation of the singer's commitment to love and care for the girl: "I'm the one who loves you." The lyrics highlight the importance of friendship and emotional support in times of heartbreak and trouble, as well as the power of love to heal and restore.


Overall, "I'm the One Who Loves You" is a heartfelt song that speaks to the universal experiences of love and loss, and the enduring power of relationships that are built on trust, understanding, and care.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the one who loves you
The singer is telling the listener that they are the only one who truly loves them.


I'm the one who loves you
The singer reiterates that they are the sole person that loves the listener.


I'm the one who loves you
The singer once again confirms that they are the only one who loves the listener.


I'm the one who loves you
The singer repeats their declaration of loving the listener.


Little girl again you are blue
The singer addresses the listener affectionately and notes that they are upset.


Another fellow has gone and left you
The singer references the listener's recent heartbreak at the hands of another man.


I see you've come back to me
The singer observes that the listener has returned to them for comfort and advice.


Your best friend
The singer identifies themself as the listener's closest confidante and supporter.


To tell another tragic story again
The singer expects the listener to share their latest sad experience with them.


And once more you look into my eyes
The singer notices the listener making eye contact with them.


And one more time you ought to realize
The singer hopes that the listener will understand something important.


I must confess you're not to be blamed
The singer admits that the listener isn't responsible for the bad things that have happened to them.


For being caught in those boys' vicious games
The singer acknowledges that the listener has been hurt by cruel men in the past.


This time I won't let you go back
The singer promises to prevent the listener from returning to their unhappy situation.


Never again, my dear, in fact
The singer reaffirms their commitment to the listener, pledging to never let them suffer again.


I'm gonna stop the blueness
The singer intends to help the listener overcome their sadness.


In you
The singer specifies that they wish to alleviate the listener's sadness.


Also confess what my heart
The singer reveals that they need to express their feelings to the listener.


Wants me to
The singer declares that their heart desires a specific action.


Just once more you look in my eyes
The singer receives eye contact from the listener one last time.


And one more time you ought to realize
The singer believes that there is still something the listener needs to understand.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MELVIN DAVIS

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Comments from YouTube:

@carloscarcamo70

“Beyond Appearances” an underrated album !! Carlos’ tone -his playing… that first solo note / bend…then squeezes the F out that note… the run before the last always gives me chills.

@haroonpatel2556

This is the second single from the ‘Beyond Appearances’ album with Carlos and Alex on guitar and vocals,yet another masterpiece,a lot of energy and brilliance went into this album.I love this album in its entirety.

@susielstewart

The little girl in pink swim suit it s my daughter … such a fun day at Baker Beach with everyone long time ago … she’s 40 now …a retired Navy Woman ❤️

@55paddymac

I hope you show this clip to your daughter in years to come. Immortality.

@monicamartinez7625

I am a huge Carlos Santana fan because of my late father. I love this song.

@nicolopez8180

Beautiful song , makes my heart warm
All great songs my guitar King🎸🎵
Much love from Africa 🙏❤❤❤

@angelacaudill537

I'm in absolute disbelief!! Santana is my favorite since I was 11. And, I didn't know till now.. he's the one that does"I'm the one who loves you". !!! 🤯

@alexmcleish8038

I PLAYED THIS ON CD EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR YEARS .LOVE ALL THE TRACKS .....

@thetrustybutterknifean80sa19

See ya! I'm going BACK to 1985!---who's with me?

@drumdude40

In a heartbeat!!!!!!!!

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