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
Life Ain't Ever Been Better Than It Is Now
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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Frightful and grateful
So I got a little something that I want to say
You know like a little prayer
Thank you
Uh, thank you God that I am able
Got my shelter and food on the table
'Cause everything I need you gave me inside
Life ain't never been better than it is now
I ain't lonely, I'm by myself
'Cause when you got the Lord you got all the wealth
Check me out I am sailing
It's my time and there's no way than I'm failing
Uh, life ain't never been better than it is now
I know the world is really crazy
But that's the time we got to stop being lazy
We got to stand, stand up for what's right
We got to separate the darkness from the light
Uh,life ain't never been better than it is now
Life ain't never been better than it is now
Go shorty,
I've seen the world, I've seen it all
We're headed for the wall and we're gonna fall
Like the days way back in Rome
We're stepping right inside of the danger zone
But life ain't never been better than it is now
Life ain't never been better than it is now
You see people come and people go
And people always get just what they sow
But I believe in this thing called love
And our ability to rise above
Uh, life ain't never been better than it is now
Life ain't never been better than it is now
Uh, life ain't ever been better
Life ain't ever been better
Life ain't never been better than it is now
Oh alright now
It's warfare out there
So we got to suit up and put on our armor
Headed for the front line, uh
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright
Just stay thankful and grateful, mmm
Doing it like James Brown
James Brown
The lyrics in Lenny Kravitz's song Life Ain't Ever Been Better Than It Is Now express a deep sense of gratitude towards life and acknowledging the abundance of blessings that the singer has. The song immediately starts with the singer waking up feeling "frightful and grateful" and expressing his thankfulness to god for everything he has. Kravitz counts his blessings of having shelter, food, and good health, and acknowledges that true wealth comes from having the Lord on his side. He speaks of how the world is crazy and how important it is to stand up for what's right.
The song is a reminder that no matter how challenging life can be, it is important to remain optimistic and grateful for everything that life has to offer. The singer also mentions the importance of love and acknowledges that it has the ability to help us rise above our challenges. The overall message of the song is to embrace life and remain positive through the difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning feeling
Starting the day with mixed emotions
Frightful and grateful
Feeling afraid and thankful simultaneously
So I got a little something that I want to say
Intending to put thoughts into words
You know like a little prayer
Comparing expression to a prayer
Thank you
Grateful for what life has presented
Uh, thank you God that I am able
Giving thanks for physical abilities
Got my shelter and food on the table
Grateful for basic necessities
I got my health, don't need no pride
Pride isn't essential when possessing health
'Cause everything I need you gave me inside
Believing internal strength is sufficient
Life ain't never been better than it is now
Expressing significant satisfaction with life
I ain't lonely, I'm by myself
Content with being alone
'Cause when you got the Lord you got all the wealth
Feeling rich through spirituality
Check me out I am sailing
Enjoying current situation
It's my time and there's no way than I'm failing
Confident about future success
I know the world is really crazy
Acknowledging the chaos in the world
But that's the time we got to stop being lazy
Encouraging individuals to take action
We got to stand, stand up for what's right
Urging folks to advocate for justice
We got to separate the darkness from the light
Separating negative from positive
Go shorty,
Encouraging someone to take action
I've seen the world, I've seen it all
Referencing a lot of life experience
We're headed for the wall and we're gonna fall
Anticipating future challenges
Like the days way back in Rome
Compared current situation to a historical event
We're stepping right inside of the danger zone
Entering into a risky situation
You see people come and people go
Noting the transient nature of people's lives
And people always get just what they sow
Consequences of actions are inevitable
But I believe in this thing called love
Having faith in the power of love
And our ability to rise above
Believing in the capacity to overcome
It's warfare out there
Metaphor for the challenging nature of life
So we got to suit up and put on our armor
Preparation for adversity
Headed for the front line, uh
Taking on a difficult task
It's gonna be alright
Believing that everything will work out
Just stay thankful and grateful, mmm
Gratitude for what life has offered so far
Doing it like James Brown
Like how James Brown did it (energetically)
James Brown
Reference to a legendary musician
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LENNY KRAVITZ
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Paela Peterson
on American Woman
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