Kravitz plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion, and sitar. He often plays these instruments on each recorded track, but frequently collaborates with other musicians as well when recording.
His 1989 debut album Let Love Rule was a moderate success. In 1991 he released his second album, Mama Said, which reached the top 40 of the Billboard album charts. In 1993, the album Are You Gonna Go My Way was released, reaching #12 on the Billboard 200 and Kravitz earned a Brit Award for best international male artist in 1994. He released the Circus album in 1995, which reached number 10 on the Billboard chart on the back of his past achievement. With 5 (1999), Kravitz embraced digital technology such as Pro Tools and samplers for the first time. He would win the first of his four consecutive Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 1999.
His cover version of The Guess Who's hit "American Woman" won him another Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 2000. Kravitz released a Greatest Hits compilation in 2000. It proved to be his most successful album. The single "Again" would earn him his third consecutive Grammy for the Best Male Rock Vocal in the Grammy Awards of 2001. Kravitz released his sixth album Lenny in October 2001. He won his fourth consecutive Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal at the Grammy Awards of 2002. Kravitz's seventh album Baptism was released in May 2004. His album, It Is Time For A Love Revolution was released in 2008. He has always edited his albums on Virgin Records America. The lead single from Kravitz’s ninth album, Black and White America, "Stand" was released on June 3, 2011. (Stand Songfacts).
He is the son of Ukrainian-Jewish American NBC television news producer Sy Kravitz, and Bahamian American actress Roxie Roker, best known as her character Helen Willis on the hit 1970s television sitcom The Jeffersons. Black and White America's title track is an autobiographical look back at his upbringing in New York. (Black and White America Songfacts).
Artist website: www.lennykravitz.com
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Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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The sun doesn't always shine
It′s alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
I am not always you
And you are not always mine
It's alright to fall apart sometimes
After all is said and done
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
The heart isn't always true
And I am not always fine
We all have an angry heart sometimes
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let′s stand still in time
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
That runs through our lives
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is one ah
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The lyrics of "Let Love Rule" by Lenny Kravitz convey a message of acceptance and resilience amidst change and imperfection. The theme of the song revolves around the idea that the sky isn't always blue, the sun doesn't always shine, and the heart isn't always true. At times, we may not be fine, and we may feel like falling apart, but it's all right to be vulnerable and to show our emotions.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that despite the ups and downs of life, we are still one, and we are connected by a thread that runs through our lives. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of standing still in time and appreciating the present moment, being grateful for what we have and how far we have come.
The song's message is poignant and hopeful, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles and that we can find strength in our vulnerability and in our connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky isn't always blue
Life isn't always happy and easy.
The sun doesn't always shine
Life isn't always bright and positive.
It's alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
It's okay to struggle and feel overwhelmed at times.
I am not always you
We each have our own unique experiences and perspectives.
And you are not always mine
We can't control each other and our relationships can be complex.
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
No matter what happens, we are connected and part of a greater whole.
The heart isn't always true
Our emotions can be complicated and misleading.
And I am not always fine
I may struggle and need support sometimes.
We all have an angry heart sometimes
We all experience negative emotions, and that's okay.
Look how far we have come
One and one still is
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let's stand still in time
Despite life's challenges, we've made progress and should appreciate the unique beauty of our existence.
That runs through our lives
We are all connected and share a common thread.
One and one still is one ah
Ooh
We are all part of a greater whole and connected in our experiences.
Writer(s): B. Steinberg, R. Nowells, M.c. U'baldo
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paela Peterson
on American Woman
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