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 of My Life
Santana Lyrics
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And through your eyes all the things I want to see
And in the night you are my dream
You're everything to me
You're the love of my life
And the breath in my prayers
Take my hand lead me there
I can't forget the taste of your mouth
From your lips the heavens pour out
I can't forget when we are one
With you alone I am free
Everyday every night, you alone
You're the love of my life
Everyday, every night, you alone,
You're the love of my life
We go dancing in the moonlight
With the starlight in your eyes
We go dancing 'till the sunrise
You and me we're gonna dance, dance, dance
The lyrics to Santana’s song Love of My Life reflect a deep sense of admiration and devotion for the love interest. The opening lines, “Where you are, that’s where I want to be, and through your eyes, all the things I want to see”, show the yearning to be close to this person and the desire to experience the world together with them. The line, “And in the night you are my dream”, emphasizes the importance of this person’s presence even in their dreams, indicating how deeply ingrained this person is in their thoughts.
The chorus, “You’re the love of my life and the breath in my prayers, take my hand, lead me there, what I need is you here”, further cements the idea that this person is the center of their universe, and they cannot imagine a fulfilling life without them. The lines, “I can’t forget the taste of your mouth, from your lips the heavens pour out; I can’t forget when we are one, with you alone I am free”, add a sensual factor to the song, emphasizing the emotional and physical connection between the two people.
The lyrics mention dancing several times, further emphasizing the joy and happiness that the love interest brings into the singer’s life. The final lines, “We go dancing in the moonlight, with the starlight in your eyes, we go dancing 'till the sunrise, you and me we’re gonna dance, dance, dance” evoke a sense of carefree and pure happiness, suggesting that being with the love interest is a source of endless joy and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Where you are that's where I want to be
Being with you is my top priority.
And through your eyes all the things I want to see
Your perspective on life and the world is something I value and desire to experience.
And in the night you are my dream
When I dream, I dream of you and the life we share together.
You're everything to me
You mean the world to me and are an integral part of my life.
You're the love of my life
There is no one in this world I love more than you.
And the breath in my prayers
You inspire me and are always on my mind, even when I pray.
Take my hand lead me there
I trust you to guide me to where we need to be, both literally and metaphorically.
What I need is you here
My life is not complete without you, and I need you to be here by my side.
I can't forget the taste of your mouth
The memory of the taste of your lips is something I will always cherish and hold dear.
From your lips the heavens pour out
Being with you is like experiencing pure bliss and happiness that comes from above.
I can't forget when we are one
When we are together, we become one soul and our love transcends all boundaries.
With you alone I am free
Being with you brings me peace and liberation from anything holding me back.
Everyday every night, you alone
Every single day and night, it's only you that I want and think about.
We go dancing in the moonlight
We indulge in moments of joy and celebration, dancing under the romantic moonlight.
With the starlight in your eyes
When I look into your eyes, I see the universe and an infinite amount of love.
We go dancing 'till the sunrise
We enjoy our moments of love and happiness until the sun rises and starts a new day.
You and me we're gonna dance, dance, dance
Together, we will dance and enjoy every moment of being in love with one another.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, CARLOS SANTANA
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