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.
Stand Up
Santana Lyrics
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I want to take a chance
And let it grow
I trust my feelings
I want to be with you
Wherever you go
Oh baby
So precious it should never end
Oh baby
Can't help but win
Stand up, say it loud
What we need is a lot more love
Stand up, say it loud
What we need is a lotta good good love
Tonight is our turn
We have the opportunity
Don't be afraid
Want to make you happy
Satisfy the dreams inside our heads
Ooh daylight comes around so fast
I want to make this evening last
Ooh baby, I've given my best
Stand up, say it loud
What we need is a lotta love
Stand up, shout it out
What we need is a lot more love
Ooh baby, new dreams to share
And someone that will truly care
If you're lonely
I will always be there
Stand up, say it loud
What we need is a lot more love
Stand up, shout it out
What we need is a lotta good good love
The lyrics to Santana's song Stand Up express a willingness to take a chance on love and to let it grow. The singer trusts their feelings and wants to be with their partner, wherever they go. The lyrics declare that they are more than friends, and that what they have is so precious, it should never end. The singer urges their partner to stand up and declare their love boldly, instead of being afraid of what may come. They want to satisfy the dreams inside their heads, and make the evening last, giving their all to make their relationship work, even willing to be there for their partner when they're lonely.
The lyrics suggest that love is what we need more of in our lives. We have the opportunity to take a chance on love, and we shouldn't be afraid to do so. The song encourages us to stand up and shout out for love, to show our passion and commitment, and to find someone who will truly care for us.
Overall, the message of the song is that love is worth risking everything for, and that we should approach it with openness and optimism in order to truly experience its transformative power.
Line by Line Meaning
Love brings a change
Love has the power to create positive change in our lives.
I want to take a chance
I am willing to take a risk and pursue this love.
And let it grow
I want to nurture this love and watch it flourish.
I trust my feelings
I believe in my emotions and they are leading me to you.
I want to be with you
I desire to be in a romantic relationship with you.
Wherever you go
I am committed to being by your side no matter what.
We're more than friends
Our connection goes deeper than a platonic friendship.
So precious it should never end
Our love is valuable and should be cherished forever.
Can't help but win
Our love is destined to succeed and overcome any obstacle.
Stand up, say it loud
We need to boldly express our love for each other.
What we need is a lot more love
Love is the answer to the world's problems and we need to spread it.
Tonight is our turn
This is our moment to seize the opportunity to be together.
We have the opportunity
We have a chance to make something special out of our love.
Don't be afraid
We shouldn't let fear get in the way of pursuing our love.
Want to make you happy
My goal is to bring joy and happiness into your life.
Satisfy the dreams inside our heads
Together we can fulfill the hopes and aspirations we have for our lives.
Daylight comes around so fast
Time goes by quickly, so we should appreciate and savor the moments we have together.
I want to make this evening last
I want to prolong our time together and make the most of our moments.
I've given my best
I have put my heart and soul into this relationship and given my all.
New dreams to share
We have new aspirations and goals to strive for together.
And someone that will truly care
We have found someone who will genuinely love and support us.
If you're lonely
If you ever feel lonely or down, I will be there for you.
I will always be there
I am committed to being a supportive and caring partner for you.
Shout it out
We should share our love with the world and be proud of it.
What we need is a lotta good good love
The world needs more love, especially the transformative, positive love we share.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carlos Santana, Chris Solberg
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