Carlos Santana - Winning

Winning by Carlos Santana

One day I was on the ground
When I needed a hand and it couldn't be found
I was so far down that I couldn't get up
You know and one day I was one of life's losers
Even my friends were my accusers and in my head, lost before I'd begun

I had a dream
But it turned to dust
What I thought was love, that must have been lust
I was living in style when the walls fell in
When I played my hand, I looked like a joker
Turned around
Fate must have woke her cause lady luck she was waiting outside the door

I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning and I don't intend on losing again

Too bad it belonged to me
It was the wrong time and not meant to be
It took a long time and I'm new born now
I can see the day that I bleed for,
If it's agreed that there's a need to play the game and to win again

I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning and I don't intend on losing again

I had a dream
But it turned to dust
What I thought was love, that must have been lust
I was living in style when the walls fell in
When I played my hand, I looked like a joker
Turned around
Fate must have woke her cause lady luck she was waiting outside the door

I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning
I'm winning and I don't intend on losing again

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Tags:

• Carlos
• Santana
• Winning

[TheEagleBay]

Great post! Love this tune! Thanks for posting it!

[MrPinoyrock]

@TheEagleBay Thanks my friend!:)

[chessdude67]

Thanks Eric! Love the video clips as well.

peace,

Tim

[MrPinoyrock]

@chessdude67 Thanks Tim!:)

[selowe86]

@Epiphany2000 --Hi Epiphany...not only did he not write nor sing...but also didn't play it...I did...I'm Steven Elowe...I did it for my record a couple years before (I was then signed to Four Seasons Productions...Bob Gaudio and Kenny Nolan Produced this song we got from Russ Ballard)...the producer and the record company had a falling out...they shelved the song. Russ's friend was going to audition for Santana (from the story I was told) and they just lifted my voice and used the tracks.

[drumsjillu]

i love santana.!great song...! 5***** keep it up your good job.

[ggsblues2]

THIS IS THE JAM I LOVE TO TURN IT UP AND ROCK OUT....

I HAD A DREAM BUT IT TURNED TO DUST

WHAT I THOUGHT WAS LOVE MUST HAVE BEEN LUST....

[karrie20x]

I don't care WHO you are or who you think you are - it's a positive song that I hold close to my being for the words and the enthusiasm. Charlie Sheen? Who cares!

[jboycook]

@selowe86 Hey no problem. Like I said, it for sure went down like that. It was really cool reading your explanation on the song. I hate going around with unanswered questions in my head. I never could figure out why a band would play their biggest hit at the time over the PA. Now I know. Awesome. Take it easy and good luck in the future.

[selowe86]

thanks jboycook for that info...I had been told by friends who know guys that were playing with him back then that he didn't care for it and wouldn't play it live...sounds like it must have been true from what you're saying. One of these days I'm going to try and ask Alex...I have friends that have been playing with him recently...although he may 'not' be able to talk about it. Who knows...:)

[jboycook]

@selowe86 Dude, I don't know any facts about Carlos not liking the song or anything, but this is a for sure fact. I saw Santana at the Texxas Jamm and it was the Zeebop (?) tour and this was no doubt the top song. They played the song over the PA system when they came out. I thought that was fucked up and it made no sense to me. Play your biggest hit at that time over the PA and not do it live? Now it makes sense and adds validity to your story. I was there and that's how it went down. No shit.

[thecarebearhideaway]

Santana has always put out excellent hits but this song just hits home for me. It really is a soul inspiring song. No matter what life throws your way, you can always just pick yourself up by your boot straps and dust yourself off and know deep down that you are winning. You cant let life get the best of you, you have to have the upper hand or you will definitely sink. A truly inspiring song to be strong and never give up! Awesome song here! :-D ♥

[utubegirl]

Why is it before I even heard the song, I immediately thought off that jackass Charlie Sheen??? I know he's so 2010 but, I just thought of him. lol

[WhatKat1]

@selowe86 , Just came across this, Hadn't heard it in a while, and lo and behold as I do, I scrolled down to see comments, just for shites and giggles.... I always loved the harmony of this song... real good lyrics... was never really sure who was responsible for it though... So now that I know..... Niiiiiice!!! Got any more? My ear holes are always hungry!!! :)

[vpascual1]

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