Saja/Right On
Various;Santana Lyrics
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Thats all right people
I know thats all right
Oh when we love, oh each other
I know thats all right
Oh feel it, feel it, oh everybody
Feel it
God knows thats all right, yeah
Some of us were born with
Money to spend
Some of us were born with
Races to win, oh yeah
Some of us are aware that its
Good to fuss and care, oh yeah
Some of us feel the icy wind of
Poverty blowing in the air
But those of us who simply
Like to socialize
For those of us who tend the
Sick and heed the peoples cry
Let me say to you: right on
Right on, feel it, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, people and I say right on
Right on honey, right on
For those of us who live yeah,
Well peace is craved
For those of us who live with hatred is enslaved
For those of us who live a life
Surrounded by good fortune and
Wealth, talk about it
For those of us who live a life
(hey, hey, hey) enjoying ourselves
For those of us who got drowned
In the sea of happiness
For the soul who takes pride in his
God and himself and everything else
Thats all it is.
We need love
Love, love, sweet love
Wonderful love
Oh, true love, love
Love for your brother and love,
Love for god
Love pure love
Oh, true love can cover hate every time
Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
My darling, one more thing
If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
The lyrics of Santana’s song “Saja/Right On” are a call for unity and love in a world where inequality and discrimination are ever-present. The song starts with acknowledging that love between people is always right – “Hey baby, That's all right people, I know that's all right, oh when we love, oh each other, I know that's all right”. The following lines mention different life situations and the different social realities people face every day – “Some of us were born with money to spend, Some of us were born with races to win, oh yeah, Some of us are aware that it's good to fuss and care, oh yeah, Some of us feel the icy wind of poverty blowing in the air”. Despite these differences, the chorus declares that unity is possible if people come together and embrace love as a guiding principle – “For those of us who simply like to socialize, For those of us who tend the sick and heed the peoples cry, Let me say to you: right on Right on, feel it, yeah, Oh, oh, oh, people and I say right on, Right on honey, right on”.
The second part of the song emphasizes the need for love in all forms of life and in all social classes. Santana sings about the importance of peace, and freedom for all – “For those of us who live yeah, well peace is craved, For those of us who live with hatred is enslaved”. The song ends with the message that the world can be a better place if people learn to love and treat each other with kindness and equality – “We need love, Love, love, sweet love, Wonderful love, Oh, true love, love, Love for your brother and love, Love for god, Love pure love, Oh, true love can cover hate every time, Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime, My darling, one more thing, If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king”.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby
Addressing the listener
Thats all right people
Acknowledging the audience
I know thats all right
Expressing confidence in the message
Oh when we love, oh each other
Highlighting the importance of love and relationships
I know thats all right
Reiterating the confidence in the message
Oh feel it, feel it, oh everybody
Encouraging the audience to feel the emotion
Feel it
Reiterating the encouragement to feel the emotion
God knows thats all right, yeah
Acknowledging the spiritual aspect of love
Some of us were born with
Acknowledging different backgrounds and experiences
Money to spend
Having financial resources
Some of us were born with
Continuing the acknowledgement of different backgrounds and experiences
Races to win, oh yeah
Having goals and aspirations
Some of us are aware that its
Acknowledging awareness of important issues
Good to fuss and care, oh yeah
Recognizing the value of compassion
Some of us feel the icy wind of
Acknowledging hardships
Poverty blowing in the air
Experiencing financial struggles
But those of us who simply
Distinguishing those with different motivations
Like to socialize
Enjoying social interaction
For those of us who tend the
Recognizing caretakers and helpers
Sick and heed the peoples cry
Assisting those in need
Let me say to you: right on
Encouraging and praising the audience's efforts
Right on, feel it, yeah
Reiterating the encouragement and emotion
Oh, oh, oh, people and I say right on
Including oneself in the encouragement
Right on honey, right on
Affectionately calling out to the listener
For those of us who live yeah,
Acknowledging those with different lifestyles
Well peace is craved
Desiring peace
For those of us who live with hatred is enslaved
Recognizing the harmful effects of hatred
For those of us who live a life
Continuing the acknowledgement of different lifestyles
Surrounded by good fortune and wealth, talk about it
Noting the privilege of financial stability
For those of us who live a life
Continuing the acknowledgement of different lifestyles
(hey, hey, hey) enjoying ourselves
Emphasizing the importance of enjoying life
For those of us who got drowned
Alluding to being overwhelmed
In the sea of happiness
Experiencing extreme joy
For the soul who takes pride in his
Acknowledging pride and confidence
God and himself and everything else
Having a sense of self-worth and spirituality
Thats all it is.
Summing up the importance of self-worth and spirituality
We need love
Stating a necessity for love
Love, love, sweet love
Highlighting the importance of love
Wonderful love
Emphasizing the positive impact of love
Oh, true love, love
Defining true love as love itself
Love for your brother and love,
Encouraging love for others
Love for god
Including love for a higher power
Love pure love
Defining love as pure and untainted
Oh, true love can cover hate every time
Expressing the power of love over hate
Give out some love and you'll find peace sublime
Encouraging giving and receiving love for inner peace
My darling, one more thing
Addressing the listener affectionately
If you let me, I will take you to live where love is king
Offering a vision of a loving world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOE ROCCISANO
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Ganeson Vellu
Only legends can create such music
Gordon Orante
Right on!
retroboy15
Brillante. Esta canción representa una de las razones del porqué me gusta tanto escuchar a Santana.
Andrew Flood
I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!
Bill du Nord
I was 19 when it was released. Still bombing deep in my heart every time I listen to. A masterpiece album and the last non commercial work from Carlito.
Foxtrot One
This song is a brilliant blend of rock and smooth jazz rolled into one. Thanks for posting!
Larry Pidgeon
I heard this while I was running and blasted out a 7 minute mile. I was on a runners high for the first time in long time. One of the best concerts I ever went to at the county bowl in Santa Barbara. Love Carlos and his brilliant music. God bless
walker hayden
nice, man !!! i was in teh woods listening to this while smoking a joint and the police showed up.. i blasted out a 7 minute mile of my own !!@ hahaha i was definetely on a high of some sorts
bumcheek7
The Bowl.
The Best
I Was There Too!
Warrior Goddess Pamela
Love Santana’s music since I first started listening to him in 1973. ❤️