Maria Maria
Maria Maria

Santana ft. The Product G&B - Maria Maria Lyrics

This emotive track paints a vivid picture of a woman named Maria, who's caught between her humble beginnings and the glitz and glamour she aspires to. 🎸 The song is a commentary on societal disparities, with Maria representing those striving for better… Read more

Rock
Jun 15, 1999
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Maria Maria Music Video

Maria Maria Lyrics

Ladies and gents
Turn up your sound system
To the Sound of Carlos Santana
And the G&B (it's The Product)
Ghetto Blues from the Refugee Gang

Oh Maria, Maria
She reminds me of a West Side Story
Growing up in Spanish Harlem
She living the life just like a movie star
Oh, Maria, Maria (ayo, Maria)
She fell in love in East L.A.
To the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah
Played by Carlos Santana

Stop the looting, stop the shooting
Pick pocking on the corner (ah, yeah)
See as the rich is getting richer
The poorer is getting poorer (ah, yeah)
Se mira Maria on the corner
Thinking of ways to make it better (ah, yeah)
In my mailbox there's an eviction letter
Signed by the judge, said, "See you later"

Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (East coast)
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula

Maria, Maria (West Coast)
She reminds me of a West Side Story
Growing up in Spanish Harlem
She's living the life just like a movie star
Oh, Maria, Maria
She fell in love in East L.A.
I said to the sounds of the guitar, yeah, yeah
Played by Carlos Santana

I said a la favela los colores
The streets are getting hotter (ah, yeah)
There is no water to put out the fire
Ni gota de esperanza (ah, yeah)
Se mira Maria on the corner
Thinking of ways to make it better (ah, yeah)
Then I looked up in the sky
Hoping of days of paradise

Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (North side)
Ahora vengo mama chula mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (South side)
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (worldwide)
Ahora vengo mama chula, mama chula
Ahora vengo mama chula (open up your eyes)

Maria, you know you're my lover
When the wind blows, I can feel you
Through the weather
And even when we are apart
Still feels like we're together
Maria, yeah

She reminds me of a West Side Story
Growing up in Spanish Harlem
She's living the life just like a movie star
Oh, Maria, Maria
Oh, she fell in love in East L.A
To the sounds of the guitar
Played by Carlos Santana

Put 'em up, y'all
Carlos Santana with the Refugee Gang
Wyclef
Jerry Wonda
Mr. Santana
G&B
Yo, Carlos, man, you makin' that guitar cry

Writer(s): Wyclef Jean, David Mc Rae, Marvin Hough, Jerry Duplessis, Carlos Santana, Paul Rekow, Karl Perazzo
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Maria Maria?

This emotive track paints a vivid picture of a woman named Maria, who's caught between her humble beginnings and the glitz and glamour she aspires to. 🎸 The song is a commentary on societal disparities, with Maria representing those striving for better despite their circumstances. It captures the essence of urban life, highlighting issues like poverty and violence. But it's not all gloom. There's an underlying message of hope and resilience, embodied in Maria's dreams and ambitions. The enchanting guitar by Carlos Santana further adds depth, making the listeners feel as if they're part of Maria's journey.

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