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.
Manana
Santana Lyrics
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Verse 1:
Sometimes I wish I knew your name
At times I want to say hello
But you seem so far away
To let my feelings show
I feel that someday soon one day
Love will place you by my side
And it shall be our guide
Chorus:
And then manana sera se si
Means our love will always be
Something special and also true
Girl I long to be with you
Oh manana sera se si
Means our love will always be
Something special and also true
Girl I long for you
Verse 2:
When I have you by my side
You will always be my pride
Love so simple yet so sweet
I do think you're all I need
So I thought I'd let you know
That my heart forever grows
Closer to your warm embrace
Everytime I see your face
Chorus:
And then manana sera se si
Means our love will always be
Something special and also true
Girl I long to be with you
Oh manana sera se si
Means our love will always be
Something special and also true
Girl I long for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And so manana sera se si
Means our love will always be
Something special and also true
Girl I long to be with you
Oh manana sera se si
Means our love will always be
Something special and also true
Girl I long for you
Bridge:
Do you know I don't know you
I want to show you I do love you
That I do do, do love you
Oh babe, I think about you
Even though I don't know you
I want to show you I do love you
And that I do do, I think about you
Oh babe, I do love you
Even though I don't know you
I want to show you I do love you
I think about you
Oh do do, oh do do, oh do do
Chorus (x2)
The lyrics of Santana's song "Manana" express the feelings of a man who is in love with a woman whom he has never met. He is unable to express his feelings to her directly because she seems to be out of his reach. He wishes he knew her name so that he could say hello and convey his emotions. The song suggests that the two lovers will meet someday in the future, and their love will be everlasting. The word "manana" means "tomorrow" in Spanish, and its repetition in the chorus implies that the singer is hopeful that his love story will have a happy ending, and he will be able to be with his beloved one.
The first verse presents the struggle of the singer in expressing his love, and his hopefulness that someday he will be able to express it. The second verse describes how much the singer longs to be with the woman he loves and how his heart grows closer to her every time he sees her. The bridge emphasizes the fact that even though the singer does not know the woman's name, he loves her and thinks about her all the time.
Overall, "Manana" is a romantic song that expresses the desire to be with someone you love and the hope that eventually, love will prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wish I knew your name
There are times when I wish I had an idea of what to call you
At times I want to say hello
Sometimes I want to greet you
But you seem so far away
However, you appear quite distant
To let my feelings show
Making it challenging to express my emotions
And though I don't know what to say
Even though I'm unsure of what words to use
I feel that someday soon one day
I have a presentiment that one day
Love will place you by my side
Love will help us end up being close
And it shall be our guide
And Love will be our guide.
And then manana sera se si
And tomorrow, yes it will be
Means our love will always be
A symbol of our enduring love
Something special and also true
A love that is extraordinary and genuine
Girl I long to be with you
I want to be with you, my dear
When I have you by my side
When you're close to me
You will always be my pride
I'll always be proud of you
Love so simple yet so sweet
Love can be modest yet delightful
I do think you're all I need
I think you are everything I need
So I thought I'd let you know
That's why I decided to tell you
That my heart forever grows
That my love for you keeps growing
Closer to your warm embrace
Bringing me nearer to your warm hug
Everytime I see your face
Whenever I look at you
Do you know I don't know you
Do you realize that I don't really know you?
I want to show you I do love you
I want to prove to you that I do love you
That I do do, do love you
That I indeed love you
Oh babe, I think about you
Oh darling, I think about you
Even though I don't know you
Despite not knowing you that well
And that I do do, I think about you
And yes, I do think about you
Oh babe, I do love you
Oh darling, I indeed love you
I want to show you I do love you
I want to prove to you that I do love you
I think about you
I keep thinking about you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEON BRYCE, TOM COSTER, SALAAM REMI, CARLOS SANTANA
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