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.
No One
Santana Lyrics
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Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
That I can depend on, no tengo a nadie
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
No tengo a nadie
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
No tengo a nadie
The lyrics of Santana's "No One To Depend On" convey feelings of loneliness and isolation. The repeated phrase "Ain't got nobody that I can depend on" emphasizes the singer's lack of support from those around them. This feeling is further highlighted in the Spanish verses, where the singer declares that they have nobody ("no tengo a nadie") that they can rely on. The repetition of this phrase in both English and Spanish emphasizes the strength of this sentiment.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling lost and unsupported in their life. The absence of any reliable relationships leaves the singer feeling vulnerable and alone. This emotional state is conveyed through the song's slow, melancholy melody and repetitive chorus.
Interestingly, the lyrics to "No One To Depend On" were co-written by the famous San Francisco-based poet Michael McClure. McClure was a member of the Beat movement and was known for his collaborations with musicians like Ray Manzarek of the Doors. Santana's decision to work with McClure speaks to the band's roots in the counterculture of the late 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I don't have anyone in my life that I can rely on or trust.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I don't have anyone in my life that I can count on for support, help or guidance.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I feel alone and isolated without anyone to turn to in difficult times.
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
I don't have anyone in my life, and it feels lonely and sad.
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
Even if there are people around me, I don't feel like I have a deep, meaningful connection with anyone.
That I can depend on, no tengo a nadie
I don't have anyone I can trust or rely on when I'm going through tough times.
Ain't got no one, no tengo a nadie
I really feel alone and isolated without anyone in my life.
That I know of, no tengo a nadie
It's possible there are people out there who care about me, but I don't have a sense of who they are or how to connect with them.
That I can depend on, no tengo a nadie
I really feel like I have no support system to fall back on, which can be scary and overwhelming.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
Overall, I feel like I don't have anyone in my life who truly cares about me or is there for me when I need it.
No tengo a nadie
I don't have anyone to turn to or rely on when things get tough.
Ain't got nobody that I can depend on
I keep feeling like I don't have anyone to count on, no matter how hard I try to find them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS COKE ESCOVEDO, MICHAEL JOHN CARABELLO, GREGG ROLIE
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