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.
Maria Maria
Santana Lyrics
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Turn up your sound system
To the Sound of Carlos Santana
And the G&B (it's The Product)
Ghetto Blues from the Refugee Gang
Oh Maria, Maria
She reminds me of a West Side Story
She living the life just like a movie star
Oh, Maria, Maria (ayo, Maria)
She fell in love in East L.A.
To the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah
Played by Carlos Santana
Stop the looting, stop the shooting
Pick pocking on the corner (ah, yeah)
See as the rich is getting richer
The poorer is getting poorer (ah, yeah)
Se mira Maria on the corner
Thinking of ways to make it better (ah, yeah)
In my mailbox there's an eviction letter
Signed by the judge, said, "See you later"
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (East coast)
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula
Maria, Maria (West Coast)
She reminds me of a West Side Story
Growing up in Spanish Harlem
She's living the life just like a movie star
Oh, Maria, Maria
She fell in love in East L.A.
I said to the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah
Played by Carlos Santana
I said a la favela los colores
The streets are getting hotter (ah, yeah)
There is no water to put out the fire
Ni gota de esperanza (ah, yeah)
Se mira Maria on the corner
Thinking of ways to make it better (ah, yeah)
Then I looked up in the sky
Hoping of days of paradise
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (North side)
Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (South side)
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (worldwide)
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (open up your eyes)
Maria, you know you're my lover
When the wind blows, I can feel you
Through the weather
And even when we are apart
Still feels like we're together
Maria, yeah
She reminds me of a West Side Story
Growing up in Spanish Harlem
She's living the life just like a movie star
Oh, Maria, Maria
Oh, she fell in love in East L.A
To the sounds of the guitar
Played by Carlos Santana
Put 'em up, y'all
Carlos Santana with the Refugee Gang
Wyclef
Jerry Wonda
Mr. Santana
G&B
Yo, Carlos, man, you makin' that guitar cry
The popular song "Maria Maria" by Santana tells the story of a woman named Maria who lives in Spanish Harlem and East L.A. The song is an ode to Maria's beauty as well as a commentary on the struggles of the poor within American society. Carlos Santana's guitar sound is the backdrop to the song, which features lyrics about those with less privilege struggling to get by as the wealthy become richer. The song is a call to action to stop the violence, looting, and shooting in the streets, which is causing the poor to become even poorer.
As the song progresses, listeners are exposed to Maria's daily struggles as she wanders the streets trying to find a way to survive. She is constantly thinking of ways to change her life and make things better, as evidenced by the lyrics "Se mira Maria on the corner, thinking of ways to make it better." Finally, Santana's lyrics turn to his love for Maria, stating that even when they are apart, he can feel her presence through the wind, and despite their difference in backgrounds, their love is real.
"Maria Maria" was an immediate hit upon its release in 1999, and its popularity has endured through the years. Now, more than 20 years later, the song still resonates with many as an ode to the struggles of the common people as well as a tribute to the beauty of the Latinx community.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gents
Attention everyone
Turn up your sound system
Increase the volume on your speakers
To the Sound of Carlos Santana
Listen to the music being played by Carlos Santana
And the G&B (it's The Product)
Performed by the G&B, also known as The Product
Ghetto Blues from the Refugee Gang
Playing music that reflects the hardships and struggles of the Refugee Gang's members
Oh Maria, Maria
The singer addresses a woman named Maria
She reminds me of a West Side Story
Maria resembles a character from "West Side Story"
Growing up in Spanish Harlem
Maria grew up in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood in New York City
She living the life just like a movie star
Maria's lifestyle is similar to that of a celebrity
She fell in love in East L.A.
Maria found love in East Los Angeles
To the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah
The guitar played a significant role in Maria falling in love
Played by Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana was the guitarist Maria heard and fell in love with
Stop the looting, stop the shooting
The singer calls for an end to violence, theft, and vandalism
Pick pocking on the corner (ah, yeah)
Pickpocketing is happening on the streets
See as the rich is getting richer
The wealthy individuals are accumulating more wealth
The poorer is getting poorer (ah, yeah)
The lower class is struggling to make ends meet
Se mira Maria on the corner
Maria is spotted on the corner
Thinking of ways to make it better (ah, yeah)
Maria is contemplating ways of improving the situation
In my mailbox there's an eviction letter
The singer receives a notice that he must vacate his place of residence
Signed by the judge, said, "See you later"
The judge has signed the eviction notice
Now I come, mama chula, mama chula
The singer addresses a woman named "mama chula"
Ahora vengo mama chula (East coast)
The singer is coming back to the East Coast
Maria, Maria (West Coast)
Maria is now on the West Coast
I said a la favela los colores
The colors of the favela
The streets are getting hotter (ah, yeah)
The streets are becoming more dangerous and violent
There is no water to put out the fire
There is no solution to the issues at hand
Ni gota de esperanza (ah, yeah)
There is no hope left
Then I looked up in the sky
The singer looks towards the sky for guidance or hope
Hoping for days of paradise
The singer wishes for a better tomorrow
Put 'em up, y'all
Raise your hands
Carlos Santana with the Refugee Gang
The Refugee Gang performing with Carlos Santana
Wyclef
A shoutout to Wyclef Jean
Jerry Wonda
A shoutout to Jerry Wonda
Mr. Santana
Another reference to Carlos Santana
G&B
A reference to The Product or the Ghetto Blues band
Yo, Carlos, man, you makin' that guitar cry
The singer compliments Carlos Santana's guitar playing with an emotional statement
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Wyclef Jean, David Mc Rae, Marvin Hough, Jerry Duplessis, Carlos Santana, Paul Rekow, Karl Perazzo
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