This was the first hit for Santana, who released their first album Santana shortly after their appearance at the Woodstock festival. The band made a name for themselves playing live shows on the West Coast.
This song is about a woman makes the singer feel like a fool - he seems jealous and upset that she is hanging out with her friends while he doesn't get any attention, and warns her that he will leave if this behavior continues.
Lyrics
You've got to change your evil ways, baby
Before I stop loving you
You've go to change, baby
And every word that I say, it's true
You've got me running and hiding all over town
You've got me sneaking and peeping and running you down
This can't go on
Lord, knows you got to change, baby
Baby, when I come home, baby
My house is dark and my pots are cold
You're hanging around, baby
With Jean and Joan and a who knows who
I'm getting tired of waiting and fooling around
I'll find somebody that won't make me feel like a clown
This can't go on
Lord, knows you got to change
When I come home, baby
My house is dark and my pots are cold
You're hanging around, baby
With Jean and Joan and a who knows who
I'm getting tired of waiting and fooling around
I'll find somebody that won't make me feel like a clown
This can't go on
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Songwriters: CLARENCE A. HENRY / SONNY HENRY
Evil Ways (Remastered) lyrics © Universal-songs Of Polygram O/B/o Richcar Music Corp.