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.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Santana Lyrics
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See the love there that's sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor
And I see it need sweeping
Still my guitar gently weeps
I don't know why nobody told you
I don't know how someone controlled you
They bought and sold you
I look at the world and I notice it's turning
While my guitar gently weeps
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Still my guitar gently weeps
I don't know how you were diverted
You were perverted too
I don't know how you were inverted
No one alerted you
I look at you all see the love that's there sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at you all
Still my guitar gently weeps
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Still my guitar gently weeps
The lyrics of the song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' by Santana featuring India.Arie and Yo-Yo Ma are a poignant commentary on the state of the world today. The first verse depicts the love that exists between human beings that is often hidden and dormant. The metaphor of the guitar weeping represents the sadness and pain that arises from the lack of love that is expressed in the world. The second verse suggests that there is a need for people to be taught how to love, and that the forces of society often control and manipulate people. The line "They bought and sold you" could refer to the way in which individuals are commodified in the modern capitalist system.
The third verse describes the world as a constantly turning entity, and that we must learn from our mistakes in order to progress. The line "With every mistake we must surely be learning" suggests that growth and evolution are only possible through trial and error. The fourth verse explores the idea that people can be diverted and perverted through external influences, and that they may need to be alerted by others to their behavior. The closing lines of the song repeat the initial metaphor, signifying that the love that should be expressed in the world is still hidden away.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you all
I observe all of you
See the love there that's sleeping
I notice the love that is dormant in everyone
While my guitar gently weeps
As I play my guitar with a soft touch
I look at the floor
I see the ground beneath me
And I see it need sweeping
And I notice that it requires cleaning
Still my guitar gently weeps
My guitar continues to play with a delicate sound
I don't know why nobody told you
I am unaware of why nobody informed you
How to unfold you love
Of the means to express your affection
I don't know how someone controlled you
I do not know who influenced you
They bought and sold you
And how they bought and sold your passions
I look at the world and I notice it's turning
I observe the world's constant motion
With every mistake we must surely be learning
With each error, we certainly gain wisdom
Still my guitar gently weeps
Notwithstanding, my guitar maintains its gentle timbre
I don't know how you were diverted
I am uncertain how you were sidetracked
You were perverted too
And how your thinking may have been twisted as well
I don't know how you were inverted
I am unsure how you were turned upside down
No one alerted you
And how no one gave you a warning
I look at you all see the love that's there sleeping
I observe all of you with the potential for love beneath the surface
While my guitar gently weeps
As my guitar plays with a gentle touch
I look at you all
I observe all of you
Still my guitar gently weeps
And still, my guitar maintains its gentle tone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: George Harrison
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@bulletproofman323
One of my favorite song covers ever. Can't believe how long it's been. Time flies, but the beauty of music is eternal.
@heitorlinhares4705
Concordo plenamente com vc.
@jessmason2112
No doubt. ✌️😎 0:23
@quidly259
Indeed!
@Osmaniris
This is not cover,
remake..
@WasLostButNowAmFound
@@Osmaniris it is a cover.
@unknownknown7427
A classical piece that just keeps getting more spiritually healing
@billwyko2392
I own Audio 2000 in Tucson AZ, this is my go to song to demonstrate sound systems we build specifically for sound quality. We have brought tears to people's eyes together. So thank you for this extraordinary rendition of this legendary song.
@jenniferburman3765
Just stunning. And, the video and the emotion of Santana's guitar and India Arie's beautiful voice perfectly capture the lyrics. Genius.
@davidtaylor524
Hi Jennifer,hope you’re okay ?