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.
Love Devotion Surrender
Santana Lyrics
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Listen,
If you're tired of walkin around and getting nowhere,
I know, there's a path that's leading towards the master.
[Chorus]
Love, devotion and surrender
Love, devotion and surrender
Love, devotion and surrender
Oh, brother, listen to the rhythm of your heartbeat,
Its keeping time with all the universal children
[Chorus]
Sister, sing the song created for your brother
Louder, till the (your) heart embraces all the harmony
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Santana's "Love Devotion Surrender" are a call to those who feel lost or stuck in life, offering a path towards the "master." The use of the word "master" can be interpreted in various ways, such as a spiritual or religious figure or even as a metaphor for finding inner peace and purpose. The repetition of the phrase "love, devotion and surrender" emphasizes the importance of these qualities in achieving this goal.
The song encourages listeners to listen to the rhythm of their heartbeat, linking the individual to the universal consciousness shared by all living beings. The call for siblings to sing and embrace harmony represents the idea of a collective effort in achieving a greater understanding of the world and ourselves.
Overall, "Love Devotion Surrender" conveys a message of hope and self-discovery, with its uplifting rhythm and spiritual lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, devotion surrender
The three essential elements that lead to enlightenment and inner peace
Listen,
Pay attention and open your mind
If you're tired of walkin around and getting nowhere,
If you're feeling lost and unfulfilled in life
I know, there's a path that's leading towards the master.
I know that there is a path towards spiritual enlightenment
Oh, brother, listen to the rhythm of your heartbeat,
Brother, connect with your inner self and the natural world
Its keeping time with all the universal children
Your heartbeat is in sync with the rhythms of the universe
Sister, sing the song created for your brother
Sister, use your voice to express love and harmony towards your fellow human beings
Louder, till the (your) heart embraces all the harmony
Sing louder until love and unity are fully embraced in your heart
Love, devotion and surrender
The three essential elements that lead to enlightenment and inner peace
Love, devotion and surrender
The three essential elements that lead to enlightenment and inner peace
Love, devotion and surrender
The three essential elements that lead to enlightenment and inner peace
Love, devotion and surrender
The three essential elements that lead to enlightenment and inner peace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CE CE ROGERS, F. FARIAS, A. STADERINI, CLAUDIO RISPOLI
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Personnel
Mahavishnu John McLaughlin – guitar, piano
Carlos Santana – guitar
Mahalakshmi Eve McLaughlin – piano
Larry Young (under his Muslim name Khalid Yasin) – piano, organ
Doug Rauch – bass guitar
Jan Hammer – Hammond organ, drums, percussion
Billy Cobham – drums, percussion
Don Alias – drums, percussion
Mike Shrieve – drums, percussion
Mingo Lewis – percussion
Armando Peraza – congas, percussion, vocals
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Mahavishnu John McLaughlin – guitar, piano
Carlos Santana – guitar
Mahalakshmi Eve McLaughlin – piano
Larry Young (under his Muslim name Khalid Yasin) – piano, organ
Doug Rauch – bass guitar
Jan Hammer – Hammond organ, drums, percussion
Billy Cobham – drums, percussion
Don Alias – drums, percussion
Mike Shrieve – drums, percussion
Mingo Lewis – percussion
Armando Peraza – congas, percussion, vocals
@gelubatir9794
Personnel
Mahavishnu John McLaughlin – guitar, piano
Carlos Santana – guitar
Mahalakshmi Eve McLaughlin – piano
Larry Young (under his Muslim name Khalid Yasin) – piano, organ
Doug Rauch – bass guitar
Jan Hammer – Hammond organ, drums, percussion
Billy Cobham – drums, percussion
Don Alias – drums, percussion
Mike Shrieve – drums, percussion
Mingo Lewis – percussion
Armando Peraza – congas, percussion, vocals
@kimberlywilliams9422
I played this album until the grooves were worn, LOL! Life Divine just slays me, it evokes some kind of feelings that are deep and reflective. It is music like this that made me understand that you can say so much without a single word. It has pulled me out of a many dark place, mentally. This was my combat against depression.
@matthewsandoval253
That is beautiful
@annadenes7847
Szerencsém volt 16 évesen megkapni ezt a bakelit lemezt! Tudatom hogy a világ egyik legszinvonalasabb kiadása!
@aschuppe
I can totally relate. Pretty much the same for me.
@paulbeck8186
Masters of their craft
@paulbeck8186
Seroquel works too
@orresearch007
Spiritual dialogue at its best between Carlos and John.
@davidleversha4898
Still the most spiritual electric music I've heard in all my 67 years. Been devoted to this since 1973.
@bernardrobertson7483
You should check out Sonny Sharrock's album Ask The Ages as well. Carlos rates Sonny, and that album is beautiful.
@orresearch007
indeed !