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
Aint Over Till Its Over
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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We are
So much time wasted
Playing games with love
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over
To keep our love alive
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over
How many times
Did we give up
But we always worked things out
And all my doubts and fear
Kept me wondering
If I'd always, always be in love
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many years we've tried
And kept our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
Baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many years we've tried
And kept our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
Baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many years we've tried
to keep our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many tears we've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many years we've tried
to keep our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many tears we've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over, over
Lenny Kravitz's song "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" is a powerful ballad about the endurance of love. The lyrics suggest that despite the many struggles that come with relationships, it isn't truly over until both parties have given up completely. The song begins by acknowledging the fact that the two lovers have wasted a lot of time playing games with love. However, they are still together despite all of the tears and pain that they have experienced.
The second verse talks about the importance of perseverance in relationships. The two lovers have given up many times in the past, but they always managed to work things out. The doubt and fear that have plagued the singer didn't keep them from pursuing their love. The chorus then repeats the idea that the relationship isn't truly over until both parties have given up completely.
The final verse drives this point home by repeating the idea that love requires effort and commitment to keep it alive. The singer reflects on the many tears and pain that he and his lover have suffered, but reminds us that it "ain't over 'til it's over." The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, reminding us that love is never truly over until both parties give up completely.
Overall, "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" is a powerful and hopeful message about the resilience of love. It encourages us to keep fighting for our relationships, even when things seem tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are still together
We are still in this relationship and haven't given up yet
So much time wasted
We have spent a lot of time playing games with our love instead of being honest and committed
Playing games with love
We have been manipulative and deceitful to each other instead of being open and honest
So many tears I've cried
I have been hurt and emotional about our relationship not working out
So much pain inside
I have been carrying the emotional pain of our relationship not working out
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over
I still have hope that our relationship can work out if we try hard enough
So many years we've tried
We have been together for a long time and have dedicated ourselves to making our relationship work
To keep our love alive
We have been working hard to maintain our love and not let it die
How many times
We have gone through difficult times in our relationship
Did we give up
We were on the verge of giving up on our relationship
But we always worked things out
But we managed to overcome our challenges and keep our relationship going
And all my doubts and fear
I have had doubts and fears about our relationship
Kept me wondering
These doubts and fears made me unsure about whether I would always be in love
If I'd always, always be in love
I was worried that our love might not last forever
Baby it ain't over 'til it's over, over
I am emphasizing that we need to keep trying and not give up on our relationship
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LEONARD A KRAVITZ
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@jeremysears4263
@@eldiablov2 It wasn't just Madonna. (Which he denies by the way)
He was pussy hound back in his hey-day. This entire album is a dedication to Lisa Bonet. And it's obvious when you listen to it.
Edit: if anyone doubts this check out his VH1 "Behind the music" episode. I love the mans music. He's the reason I took up guitar, bass, and songwriting. I played in bands because of his influence. So I obviously absorbed everything I could on him for a long time. They cover this part in his life pretty well.
Lenny kravitz "behind the music"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aPVUTBnUCSU
@pswierczynski6985
Here we are, still together
We are one
So much time wasted
Playing games with love
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many years we've tried
To keep our love alive
But baby, it ain't over till it's over
How many times did we give up
But we always worked things out
And all my doubts and fear kept me wondering, yeah
If I'd always always be in love
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many years we've tried
And kept our love alive
'Cause baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
Baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many years we've tried
And kept our love alive
'Cause baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many years we've tried
To keep our love alive
'Cause baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many tears we've cried
So much pain inside
But baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many years we've tried
To keep our love alive
'Cause baby, it ain't over till it's over
So many tears we've cried
So much pain inside
But baby, it ain't over till it's over
@ryanchoi4990
I had encounteted this song from the radio back in 1990. I was 12 years old Korean kid. I couldnt understand english and who the singer was. No internet or tools to know what the song was. In 2000, I was a korean air force soldier. My boss was listening this song. I asked him whose song is that. It could be rude to him because the rank between him and myself was huge. But he smiled and told me "Do you like this song? It's lenny k" it took 10 years to know his name and song. I am 42 now. This song reminds me of the days.. and never give up in my life.
@a.taylor8294
Cool reflection!
@choiburuburu7234
i was 19years
@Kieran84ire
it ain't over til it's over :)
@mikedriggers4874
Welcome aboard brother...
@KateGrealy1
Great story man
@courtgizzle
Everytime I’m depressed, I listen to this. Not about relationships but about life. I still have a whole life ahead. It ain’t over until it’s over.
@sharonmcauley8735
Nice 😎✌🕊🌏
@skydogkaichronic4779
God bless you
@tomy.1846
Awesome comment and attitude! All the best! 😎