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.
Smooth
Santana Lyrics
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Like seven inches from the midday sun
Well, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
You're my reason for reason
The step in my groove
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
But I'll tell you one thing
If you would leave it'd be a crying shame
In every breath and every word
I hear your name calling me out
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
It's turning you round and round
And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Well, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Oh, let's don't forget about it
Give me your heart, make it real
Let's don't forget about it (hey)
Let's don't forget about it (now, oh, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (now, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, hey, hey)
The lyrics to Santana's song Smooth are a tribute to a woman, who is compared to the hot sun and the smooth ocean. The song is about the intense feelings the singer has for this woman, who is referred to by several endearing terms such as "my muñequita" and "my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa." Despite the whispered words of the woman that melt everyone around her, she manages to stay cool. The singer believes that the woman is the reason for reason in his life and the step in his groove.
The singer's devotion to the woman in the song is emphasized by his willingness to change his life to better suit her mood. He also declares that he would give his world to lift her up if she ever said that life isn't good enough. The song's chorus describes the woman's love as smooth, like the ocean under the moon, and evokes an emotion in the singer that makes him feel like the world turns soft and slow. The repetition of the line "give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it" at the end of the chorus emphasizes the singer's plea for the woman to reciprocate his feelings.
Overall, the lyrics to Santana's song Smooth paint a vivid picture of intense love and devotion. The comparison of the woman to the sun and the ocean highlights her power and beauty, while the singer's willingness to change his life for her emphasizes his devotion. The chorus describing the woman's love as "smooth" creates a sense of calm and serenity that contrasts with the intensity of the singer's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Man, it's a hot one
Today is very hot
Like seven inches from the midday sun
It feels like it's only a few inches away from being as hot as the sun in the middle of the day.
Well, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
When you whisper, your words are so powerful, they can affect everyone around you.
But you stay so cool
Despite the effect you have on others, you remain calm and collected.
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
You are my precious little doll, my masterpiece.
You're my reason for reason
You are the reason I am able to think logically and logically.
The step in my groove
You make me feel good, inspiring my rhythm and groove.
And if you said this life ain't good enough
If you don't think life is good enough,
I would give my world to lift you up
I would do anything to make you happy.
I could change my life to better suit your mood
I am willing to make changes in my life to match your mood and desires.
Because you're so smooth
You are so effortlessly cool.
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
The way I feel when I'm with you is like the ocean under the moon--powerful and unchanging.
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
The emotion I feel when I'm around you is just as intense as the ocean under the moon.
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Your love is easy and effortless.
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
Give me your love honestly or don't give it to me at all.
But I'll tell you one thing
I have to say one thing, though,
If you would leave it'd be a crying shame
It would be devastating if you were to leave me.
In every breath and every word
I think of you in every breath I take and in everything I say.
I hear your name calling me out
I hear your name in my mind, and it feels like you're calling out to me.
Out from the barrio
You come from the neighborhood, and you're proud of it.
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You listen to my music and recognize my distinctive rhythm.
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
You feel the world turning gently and slowly around us, and it's a beautiful thing.
It's turning you round and round
You are being swept up in the beauty of the world and the rhythm of the music.
Or else forget about it
If we can't be honest and sincere, it's not worth it.
Oh, let's don't forget about it
Let's not forget to be honest with each other.
Give me your heart, make it real
I want your love to be genuine and honest.
Let's don't forget about it (hey)
Let's not forget to be honest with each other.
Let's don't forget about it (now, oh, now, oh)
Let's not forget to be honest with each other.
Let's don't forget about it (now, now, now, oh)
Let's not forget to be honest with each other.
Let's don't forget about it (hey, now, now, oh)
Let's not forget to be honest with each other.
Let's don't forget about it (hey, hey, hey)
Let's not forget to be honest with each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Robert Thomas, Itaal Shur
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