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.
It's a Jungle out There
Santana Lyrics
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Can't stand it
Children suffer every day
Tell me baby
What's it for
Fighting daily
For the turf
We're still killing each other
In the name of the Lord
There's a brand new graffiti
With blood on the walls
Peace, are you that far away?
Now you can feel it
Other people's pain
Love can heal it
Gentle as the rain
Oh, the United Nations drag their feet on the floor
All they do is spend your money
They don't tell you what for
Peace, what price we have to pay
Peace, there's gotta be a better way
People tell me it's useless to look for a way
I believe that tomorrow starts right here, today
Peace, are you that far away
Peace, there's gotta be a better way
Peace, are you that far away
Peace, there's gotta be a better way
Peace, peace
There's gotta be a better way
Peace, peace oh oh oh peace
The lyrics to Santana's It's a Jungle out There speaks on the violence and suffering that takes place in everyday life. The opening lines of "I just gotta get away, can't stand it, children suffer every day" shows the singer's feeling of helplessness and distress at the state of the world. The following lines "Tell me baby, what's it for, fighting daily for the turf, we're still killing each other in the name of the Lord" highlight religious conflicts and territorial disputes as some of the causes of violence.
The mention of a "brand new graffiti with blood on the walls" is an indication of how the world is plagued by violent and senseless acts. However, the singer still holds onto hope as they sing "peace, are you that far away, now you can feel it, other people's pain, love can heal it, gentle as the rain". The repetition of the word "peace" in the chorus shows that the singer's desire for peace is unwavering and resolute.
The lyrics also criticize the United Nations' lack of action, with the line "Oh, the United Nations drag their feet on the floor, all they do is spend your money, they don't tell you what for". However, the singer doesn't give up as they believe that "tomorrow starts right here today", emphasizing the importance of taking action to bring about change.
Overall, the song's lyrics deliver a powerful message of hope for a better world, one where peace and understanding reigns.
Line by Line Meaning
I just gotta get away
I need to leave this place because it's overwhelming
Can't stand it
I can't tolerate what's happening around me
Children suffer every day
Kids are experiencing pain and hardship constantly
Tell me baby
Can you explain to me
What's it for
What's the point
Fighting daily
Violence is happening all the time
For the turf
To claim or defend territory
We're still killing each other
Violence continues even though it accomplishes nothing
In the name of the Lord
People use religion to justify their violent actions
There's a brand new graffiti
A new message has been left behind
With blood on the walls
It was created with violence and destruction
Peace, are you that far away?
Is it impossible to reach a state of calmness and serenity?
Now you can feel it
You can start to experience peace
Other people's pain
The suffering of others
Love can heal it
Love can mend the wounds caused by pain and suffering
Gentle as the rain
It can be a soothing and gentle process
Oh, the United Nations drag their feet on the floor
The UN is slow to take action
All they do is spend your money
They use up resources without accomplishing much
They don't tell you what for
Their actions are unclear and unproductive
Peace, what price we have to pay
What sacrifices must we make to achieve peace
Peace, there's gotta be a better way
We need to find a more effective method
People tell me it's useless to look for a way
Others think that it's hopeless to try and find a solution
I believe that tomorrow starts right here, today
I think that we can start to make a change immediately
Peace, are you that far away
Is peace really that impossible to attain
Peace, there's gotta be a better way
There must be a more successful approach
Peace, are you that far away
Is it truly impossible to experience tranquility
Peace, there's gotta be a better way
There must be a more productive method
Peace, peace
Tranquility and serenity
There's gotta be a better way
We need a more practical solution
Peace, peace oh oh oh peace
We need peace and we need it urgently
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Carlos Santana
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