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.
Who Do You Love
Santana Lyrics
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Use a cobra snake for a necktie
I got a brand new house on the roadside
Made outta rattlesnake hide
I got a brand-new chimney up on top
Made out of a human skull
Now come on take a little walk with
Me honey and tell me who do you love
Chorus:
Who do you love
Who do you love
Who do you love
Who do you love
Tombstone hand on graveyard vine
Just 32 and I don't mind dyin'
I roda a lion to town use a
Rattlesnake whip
Take it easy arlene don't give me no lip
Who do you love
Chorus
The night was dark
The sky was blue
Down the alley the icewagon flew
Hit a bump somebody screamed
You shoulda heard just what I seen
Who do you love
Chorus
Tombstone hand on a graveyard vine
Just 32 and I don't mind dyin'
I rode a lion to town use a
Rattlesnake whip
Take it easy arlene don't give me no lip
Arlene took me by the hand
She said oowee baby you know I understand
Arlene honey let's raise some sand
Be my woman I'll be your man
Who do you love
Chorus
The lyrics of Santana's song "Who Loves You" are mainly about a man who is boasting about his power and wealth to a woman he is interested in. He starts by telling her about some of the extraordinary things he has done: walking 47 miles of barbwire, using a cobra snake for a necktie, living in a brand new house made of rattlesnake hide and a chimney made of human skulls. He then asks the woman to take a walk with him and tell him who she loves. The chorus repeats the question: "Who do you love?"
The second verse describes the man's fearlessness and willingness to take risks. He talks about having a tombstone hand on a graveyard vine, being just 32 and not minding dying, and riding a lion to town while using a rattlesnake whip. He tells a woman named Arlene to take it easy and not give him any lip. The chorus repeats his original question: "Who do you love?"
The final verse is where the man expresses his interest in Arlene. She takes him by the hand, explains that she understands his desire for excitement, and suggests that they "raise some sand" together. The man agrees to be her man if she will be his woman, and the chorus repeats the question one final time. Overall, the lyrics are about a man who is trying to impress a woman with his power, fearlessness, and willingness to take risks despite the dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked 47 miles of barbwire
I have faced numerous challenges and obstacles to get where I am now.
Use a cobra snake for a necktie
I have a daring style and fear no danger.
I got a brand new house on the roadside
I have achieved financial success and own valuable property.
Made outta rattlesnake hide
My possessions are unique and unconventional.
I got a brand-new chimney up on top
My new home is equipped with luxurious amenities and features.
Made out of a human skull
My unconventional style and possessions extend even to the architecture of my home.
Now come on take a little walk with Me honey and tell me who do you love
I am confident and charismatic, and I am looking for a romantic partner who shares my attitude towards life.
Who do you love
I want to know who you truly care about and are passionate about.
Tombstone hand on graveyard vine
I am unafraid of death and acknowledge its presence in our lives.
Just 32 and I don't mind dyin'
I am young and full of life, but I am not afraid of what comes next.
I rode a lion to town use a Rattlesnake whip
I have a fearless and daring spirit, and I will stop at nothing to achieve my goals.
Take it easy Arlene don't give me no lip
I am confident and don't tolerate anyone trying to bring me down or criticize me.
The night was dark the sky was blue
The world is unpredictable and full of mystery.
Down the alley the icewagon flew
Unexpected and unusual events can happen at any moment.
Hit a bump somebody screamed
Life can be full of surprises, some of which can be unpleasant.
You shoulda heard just what I seen
Sometimes, the things we witness are shocking and extraordinary.
Arlene took me by the hand
I have found someone who understands and accepts me, even with all of my quirks and eccentricities.
She said oowee baby you know I understand
My partner is supportive and loving, and we share a deep emotional connection.
Arlene honey let's raise some sand
Together, we are going to have fun, enjoy life, and cause a little trouble along the way.
Be my woman I'll be your man
We are committed to each other and are ready to start our lives together as a couple.
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Written by: Ellas McDaniel
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