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
Lady
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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I'm freaking for my little baby
'Cause she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Don't need all my other ladies
I'm beggin' for this little lady
'Cause I tell you she's cool
She's divine
I'm weak and I've gone hazy
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Never knew there was such a lady
That would make me want to straighten
Out my life at this time but I find
I'm thinkin' 'bout this little lady
'Cause you know she's no fool
She's refined
I know she's a super lady
I'm weak and I've gone hazy
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Yeah
Don't you know she blows my mind
All the time
'Cause she makes me feel good
Like real woman should
Yeah
She's so fine
Yeah
I'm weak and I've gone hazy
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Yeah
Don't you know she blows my mind
All the time
'Cause she makes me feel good
Like real woman should
Yeah
All the time
Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
The lyrics to Lenny Kravitz's song Lady are quite straightforward and focus on the artist's admiration and attraction towards a specific lady who is sophisticated and refined. From the start of the song, Kravitz expresses how he feels crazy and is freaking out for this lady. He emphasizes how she makes him feel good, unlike other ladies he knows, and that he's begging for her attention. The chorus further emphasizes his attraction and admiration towards this lady, knowing that she's no fool and refined.
Throughout the song, Kravitz expresses how he never knew there was such a lady that would make him want to straighten his life out. Despite his weaknesses, he can't help but think about this sophisticated lady who is not only chic but also blows his mind all the time. The song's lyrics suggest a sense of obsession or infatuation with this particular lady, acknowledging her intellect as well as her physical beauty.
Overall, Lady is a simple but passionate song expressing Lenny Kravitz's admiration towards a woman he deems to be truly unique and exceptional. The song's catchy beat and lyrics make it an instant favourite among Kravitz's fans, and it continues to be a classic to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm crazy for this little lady
I am deeply in love with this woman
I'm freaking for my little baby
I am obsessed with my lover
'Cause she makes me feel good
She brings me happiness and positive emotions
She's so fine
She is physically attractive
Don't need all my other ladies
I don't want or need any other women in my life
I'm beggin' for this little lady
I am pleading with her to stay with me
'Cause I tell you she's cool
She is a very impressive and desirable woman
She's divine
She is perfect, in my eyes
I know she's a super lady
She is amazing and exceptional in every way
Never knew there was such a lady
I didn't know I could meet someone like this
That would make me want to straighten
She inspires me to become a better person
Out my life at this time but I find
Despite other things going on in my life, I can't stop thinking about her
I'm thinkin' 'bout this little lady
She's constantly on my mind
'Cause you know she's no fool
She is intelligent and wise
She's refined
She is sophisticated and elegant
Yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement
Don't you know she blows my mind
She amazes and astounds me with her beauty and character
All the time
Always, without exception
'Cause she makes me feel good
She gives me positive emotions
Like real woman should
She exemplifies the qualities of an ideal woman
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LENNY KRAVITZ
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(Rock Guitar Intro)
I'm crazy for this little lady
I'm freaking for my little baby
'Cause she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Don't need all my other ladies
I'm beggin' for this little lady
'Cause I tell you she's cool
She's divine
I know she's a super lady
I'm weak and I've gone hazy (...Yeah!)
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady (...Yeah!)
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Never knew there was such a lady
That would make me want to straighten
Out my life at this time...
... but I find
I'm thinkin' 'bout this little lady
I would love for her to have my baby
'Cause you know she's no fool
She's refined
I know she's a super lady
I'm weak and I've gone hazy (...Yeah!)
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady (...Yeah!)
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
(Guitar-Piano beats)
Yeah!!
Don't you know she blows my mind
All the time
'Cause she makes me feel good!!!
Like real woman should (Yeah!!!)
She's so mine (Yeah!!!)
(Lenny kravitz' guitar solo)
I'm weak and I've gone hazy (...Yeah!)
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady (...Yeah!)
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good...
... and she makes me feel good!!!
and she makes me feel good
She's so fine
...Yeah!!!
Don't you know she blows my mind
All the time
'Cause she makes me feel good!!!
Like real woman should (...Yeah!!!)
All the time
briznho
I'm crazy for this little lady
I'm freaking for my little baby
'Cause she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Don't need all my other ladies
I'm beggin' for this little lady
'Cause I tell you she's cool
She's divine
I know she's a super lady
I'm weak and I've gone hazy yeah
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady yeah
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Never knew there was such a lady
That would make me want to straighten
Out my life at this time but I find
I'm thinkin' 'bout this pretty lady
I would love for her to have my baby
'Cause you know she's no fool
She's refined
I know she's a super lady
I'm weak and I've gone hazy yeah
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady yeah
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Yeah
Don't you know she blows my mind
All the time
'Cause she makes me feel good
Like a real woman should
Yeah
She's so mine
Yeah
I'm weak and I've gone hazy yeah
I'm crazy for that lady
She's chic but she's not shady yeah
Sophisticated lady
And she makes me feel good
And she makes me feel good
And she makes me feel good
She's so fine
Yeah
Don't you know she blows my mind
All the time
And she makes me feel good
Like a real woman should
Yeah
All the time
Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Daniel Stewart
One of his most overlooked songs! The riff is cosmic
Deiter
No doubt, just brilliant in every sense...the drums are my fave on this.
Benny Boy
So basic but some of the greatest hits that topped charts are the same way, just a basic riff played with a tempo you can get in the rhythm easy.
Alex the Great
Lenny's music never sounds dated, and it will still sound fresh 20 years from now. A tribute to his musical brilliance and creativity.
Justin Davis
You're still right! You got 8 more years to go
Jeannette Hadlock
My favorite of Lenny's! It's full of energy, it's sexy and so catchy! Love LK.
Deborah Rowland
Forgot to mention,he's an incredibly gifted artist.
Darin Campbell
I am crazy over Lenny Kravitz! What a wonderful artist he is! He is so innovative that it just don’t make sense. The riff in this song is a certified “beast”. Period! Lenny is all about good quality music from a true artist! Real talk! Peace.
Ab Luther
Such an underrated artist.
Alvaro Ayala
Love this song! Does anybody know if this Is the one rumored to be about his ex Nicole Kidman?