Stone Flower
Santana Lyrics
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That' going 'round and 'round I can feel it pull me down
On my knees tears of joy have come to me
As the flower sounds made it plain to see
That this world is a perfect place to live
There is a warm soft wind blowing 'round me just to give
All the leaves such a haunting melody
Just like a ship out on the sea
Floating alone no one around me or beyond me
The sun is on me
Then suddenly I felt a kiss out of the breeze
That did caress me and possess me
Oh it astounds me
All around there's a feeling in the air
That with the grace of time we'll be getting closer there
But day by day I can see they walk away
And I wonder, Lord will they ever know
That this world is a perfect place to live?
Just look into your heart, find the love that's there to give
Realize that the secret is to share
The lyrics to Santana's song "Stone Flower" convey a sense of spirituality and connectedness with the world around us. The first verse describes a mysterious sound coming from the ground that pulls the singer down and fills them with tears of joy. The flower sounds signify the beauty of the world and help the singer realize that the world is a perfect place to live. The haunting melodies of the leaves and warm soft wind create a surreal atmosphere that the singer feels a part of, like a ship floating alone on the sea. Suddenly, the singer feels a kiss out of the breeze that embraces them, and they are astounded by the beauty of the world.
The second verse portrays a feeling of hopefulness but also a sense of disconnection between people. The feeling in the air suggests that we are getting closer to each other with time, but day by day, people still walk away from each other, creating a distance that impairs the hopefulness of being together. The singer wonders if people will ever realize that the world is a perfect place to live, and the secret to this realization is to share love and embrace the beauty around us.
Line by Line Meaning
What's that sound I hear coming from the ground
Santana hears a sound emanating from the ground.
That' going 'round and 'round I can feel it pull me down
The sound seems to encircle Santana and exert a gravitational force on him.
On my knees tears of joy have come to me
The sound inspires Santana to drop to his knees and weep tears of joy.
As the flower sounds made it plain to see
The sound can be equated to the sound of a flowering plant blooming.
That this world is a perfect place to live
The sound has conveyed the message that the world is perfect and it's suitable for habitation.
There is a warm soft wind blowing 'round me just to give
Santana feels the wind blowing gently around him and it gives him a feeling of warmth.
All the leaves such a haunting melody
The rustling of leaves produce a melody that has a melancholic tone.
That forever will be a part of me
The melody produced by the leaves has become a part of Santana's memory forever.
Just like a ship out on the sea
Santana likens himself to a ship sailing on the ocean, all alone.
Floating alone no one around me or beyond me
Santana is drifting aimlessly on the sea without any human company around him.
The sun is on me
The warmth of the sun is shining on Santana.
Then suddenly I felt a kiss out of the breeze
Santana feels a kiss-like sensation on his face, coming from the wind.
That did caress me and possess me
The wind seems possessive while Santana feels a caressing touch.
Oh it astounds me
Santana is shocked by the sensation he's experiencing.
All around there's a feeling in the air
There's a pervasive feeling in the atmosphere around Santana.
That with the grace of time we'll be getting closer there
With the passage of time, people will become more attuned to this feeling.
But day by day I can see they walk away
However, Santana observes that people tend to ignore this feeling and move away from it.
And I wonder, Lord will they ever know
Santana wonders whether people will ever understand the true essence of this feeling.
Just look into your heart, find the love that's there to give
Santana advises people to introspect and find the love within themselves that can be shared with others.
Realize that the secret is to share
Santana believes that sharing love with others is the key to experiencing the true beauty of the world.
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: CARLOS SANTANA
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