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
Back In Vietnam
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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We're gonna bring it down and give it to you, that's how we go
We're gonna drop from the sky like a killer tornado
[Chorus]
Here we are again my friends
We're back in Vietnam
Back in Vietnam
Back in Vietnam
We're gonna keep on riding 'til the enemy's been severed
Well never turn around, we don't care if it takes forever
Men women children will die we're all in this together
[Chorus]
do do do do do
do do do do do
do do do do do
do do do do do
[Chorus]
We're gonna fly over the world inside a giant eagle
We do just what we want and don't care if it isn't legal
We're on a horse that is high, we think We're so damn regal
Here we are again my friend
We're back in Vietnam
Back in Vietnam...oh yeah
We're back in Vietnam (back in Vietnam)
Back in Vietnam (make no mistake about it)
We're back in Vietnam (We're back in Viet)
Back in Vietnam
We're back in Vietnam
The lyrics to Lenny Kravitz's song Back In Vietnam reflects on the ongoing conflicts and war that took place in Vietnam. The song starts with the comparison of soldiers to pirates, suggesting that they are fierce and aggressive in their approach to battle. They bring with them ego, which further asserts their dominance and strength. The next few lines talk about the soldiers' unwavering determination and commitment to their mission. They are ready to bring down the enemy with full force, and nothing can make them back down. They promise to come like a killer tornado.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Back in Vietnam" several times, emphasizing the idea that the soldiers are returning to the country for another battle. They are not defeated, nor are they afraid to face the consequences of their actions. The next few lines talk about the soldiers' continued efforts to fight the war for as long as it takes. They do not care about the loss of human life as they are all in it together.
At the end of the song, the lyrics show how the soldiers' view themselves as powerful beings. They see themselves as riding on a giant eagle and feel superior to anyone who tries to stop them. They don't care about the legality of their actions and do what they want. The final lines of the song once again emphasize that they are back in Vietnam, ready to face new battles and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
We are like pirates and we are comin' with the biggest ego
We are a powerful force, feeling confident and arrogant.
We're gonna bring it down and give it to you, that's how we go
We're going to take down anything in our path and leave it for you to handle.
We're gonna drop from the sky like a killer tornado
We're going to swoop down with immense force and cause destruction.
Here we are again my friends
We're back in the same situation as before, with the same people.
We're back in Vietnam
We've returned to the conflict in Vietnam.
We're gonna keep on riding 'til the enemy's been severed
We're not stopping until we've defeated the enemy completely.
Well never turn around, we don't care if it takes forever
We're committed to our actions and will persist, no matter how long it takes.
Men women children will die we're all in this together
Everyone, regardless of age or gender, will be affected and potentially harmed by our actions.
We're gonna fly over the world inside a giant eagle
We'll travel around the world in a massive and powerful vehicle.
We do just what we want and don't care if it isn't legal
We act without regard for the legality of our actions.
We're on a horse that is high, we think we're so damn regal
We feel powerful and above others, like we're royalty.
Back in Vietnam...oh yeah
We're emphasizing our return to Vietnam once more.
Back in Vietnam (back in Vietnam)
We're repeating our return to Vietnam for emphasis.
Make no mistake about it
We want to make it clear that we're not to be underestimated.
We're back in Viet
We're back in Vietnam, but using an abbreviated form of the name for a more casual tone.
Back in Vietnam
We're once again back in Vietnam, as stated previously.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LENNY KRAVITZ
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