Nothing at All
Santana Lyrics


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I am a victim of my time

A product of my age

There was no choosing my direction

I was a holy man but now
With all my trials behind me

I am weak in my conviction

And so I walk to try to get away

Knowing that someday I will finally have to face

The fear that will come from knowing that

The one thing I had left was you

And now you're gone

You were a victim of my crimes

A product of my rage

You were a beautiful distraction

I kept you locked away outside

And let misery provide

And now I am ashamed

And so I walk to try to find a space

Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes

And the fear that will come from knowing

That the one thing I had left was you

And now you're gone

Is there nothing at all

That I can do to turn your heart?

Is there nothing to lean on

That could help erase the scars?

Te quiero, me quiero

And I could use a little strength before I fall

Is there nothing at all?

I am victim of my time

A product of my age

You alone are my obsession

You were the one I left behind

You've been heavy on my mind

It's been a lonely road I've traveled

And so I walk to try to get away

Knowing that someday I will finally have to face

The fear that will come from knowing that

The one thing I had left was you

And now you're gone

Is there nothing at all

That I can do to turn your heart?

Is there nothing to lean on

That could help erase the scars?

Te quiero, me quiero

And I could use a little strength before I fall

Is there nothing at all?

Is there nothing at all

That I can do to turn your heart?

Is there nothing to lean on

That could help erase the scars?

Te quiero, me quiero

And I can use a little strength before I fall

Is there nothing at all?





Is there nothing at all?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Santana's song "Nothing at All" depict the regret and sorrow of a man who has lost the love of his life due to his own mistakes and shortcomings. The singer acknowledges that he was a victim and a product of his time and age, unable to choose his direction in life. He admits to being a holy man previously, but with all his trials and tribulations behind him, he now finds himself weakened in his convictions. He walks to try to get away from his mistakes and knows that someday he will have to face the fear of knowing that the one thing he had left was her, and now she's gone. The singer is filled with regret and despair and asks whether there is anything he can do to turn her heart, to help erase the scars, to find a little strength before he falls.


The song is poignant and beautifully written, conveying a message of lost love and redemption. The singer's depiction of himself as a victim and product of his time and age is relatable, as many of us struggle with the same issues of finding our direction in life. The song's repeated refrain of "Is there nothing at all?" reinforces the idea of hopelessness and despair, yet the use of the phrase "Te quiero, me quiero" or "I love you, I love myself" suggests that the singer still holds onto hope and self-love.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a victim of my time
I have been shaped by the events of the past, and they have influenced who I have become.


A product of my age
My beliefs, values, and ideas are a result of the culture and time period in which I have lived.


There was no choosing my direction
I did not have control over the path my life would take, as fate and circumstances pushed me in certain directions.


I was a holy man but now
I used to believe in something greater than myself, but I have lost faith over time.


With all my trials behind me
I have faced many challenges in my life, but I have overcome them and am now free from them.


I am weak in my conviction
Although I used to have strong beliefs, I am no longer sure of myself and my convictions.


And so I walk to try to get away
I wander aimlessly, seeking to escape my problems and find some peace.


Knowing that someday I will finally have to face
I am aware that I cannot avoid my problems forever, and that eventually I will have to confront them.


The fear that will come from knowing that
I am afraid of what will happen when the truth is revealed, and I have to face the consequences of my actions.


The one thing I had left was you
You were the only thing that mattered to me, the one thing that gave my life meaning and purpose.


And now you're gone
But now that you are no longer here, I feel lost and alone, and have nothing left to cling to.


You were a victim of my crimes
I wronged you in some way, and you suffered as a result of my actions.


A product of my rage
I acted out of anger or frustration, and I let those emotions cloud my judgment.


You were a beautiful distraction
You were a ray of light in my life, and provided a welcome break from the darkness that surrounded me.


I kept you locked away outside
I kept you at arm's length, afraid of letting you get too close and seeing the real me.


And let misery provide
I let my sadness and despair take over, and allowed them to dictate my actions and decisions.


And now I am ashamed
I regret what I did to you, and wish I had acted differently or treated you better.


And so I walk to try to find a space
I continue to wander, searching for a place where I can be at peace and escape my troubles.


Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
I need time to reflect on what I have done, and come to terms with the fact that I cannot undo my past actions.


And the fear that will come from knowing
I am afraid of the repercussions of my mistakes, and what will happen to me as a result.


That the one thing I had left was you
I realize that you were the most important thing to me, and losing you has left a deep void in my life.


Is there nothing at all
I am desperate for any kind of solution or hope, but I fear that there is none.


That I can do to turn your heart?
I wonder if there is anything I can do to win back your love and trust, but I am not sure if it is even possible.


That could help erase the scars?
I hope that somehow, the pain and hurt I caused you can be erased or healed, but it seems unlikely.


Te quiero, me quiero
I love you, I love myself - these are the conflicting feelings I have about myself and my situation.


And I could use a little strength before I fall
I am struggling to hold on, and need some kind of support or strength to keep going.


You alone are my obsession
You still hold a special place in my heart, and I cannot let go of my feelings for you.


You were the one I left behind
I abandoned you, and now I realize that it was a mistake and I must suffer the consequences.


You've been heavy on my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you and what I did to hurt you, and it weighs heavily on me.


It's been a lonely road I've traveled
I have been alone for a long time, and my journey has been difficult and painful.


Is there nothing at all
I am still searching for any kind of light or hope, but it seems like there is none to be found.




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@Mandisathephoenix5843

Poetry.... many many years from now people will realize this was a master piece.. a Picasso..

@abnernyachiro6595

it is criminally underrated!

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Am telling you. The song drives me crazy,

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Heloísa e Sérgio

@martinmakau1138

How does such a song have less that 1 million views. it just means it didn't get out there. it's a masterpiece

@MrGandoff

Bruh...

@abnernyachiro6595

unreal

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