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 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
In "Life Ain't Ever Better Than It Is Now," Lenny Kravitz reminisces on his journey and shows gratitude for the blessings in his life. He wakes up with mixed emotions, feeling both scared and thankful. He expresses his appreciation for God, who has given him shelter, food, and most importantly, his health. Kravitz acknowledges that everything he needs is inside him, so he doesn't need to boast or put on airs. He emphasizes that life is better when one has the Lord, as true wealth lies in a connection with a higher power. The song's chorus highlights Kravitz's optimism and asserts that life has never been better, despite the chaotic world in which we live. Kravitz believes that, with love and positivity, people can overcome obstacles and rise above the danger zone.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning feeling
Starting the day with mixed emotions: anxious and appreciative
Frightful and grateful
A combination of fear and gratitude in one's heart
So I got a little something that I want to say
An urge to express oneself
You know like a little prayer
A metaphor for a positive affirmation or a grateful thought
Thank you
A simple expression of gratitude
Uh, thank you God that I am able
Acknowledging one's blessings and capacity to do things
Got my shelter and food on the table
Appreciating the basic necessities of life
I got my health, don't need no pride
Recognizing that health is the greatest wealth, and humbly accepting help if needed
'Cause everything I need you gave me inside
Realizing that true happiness comes from within, not from external things
Life ain't never been better than it is now
Feeling content and optimistic about one's present situation
I ain't lonely, I'm by myself
Not feeling solitude or alienation, but rather enjoying one's own company
'Cause when you got the Lord you got all the wealth
Believing that spiritual fulfillment is the ultimate riches
Check me out I am sailing
Feeling confident and free like a sailboat on the sea
It's my time and there's no way than I'm failing
Experiencing a sense of timing and destiny, and believing in one's potential for success
I know the world is really crazy
Acknowledging the chaos and unpredictability of the world
But that's the time we got to stop being lazy
Urging oneself and others to take action, despite the difficulties
We got to stand, stand up for what's right
Advocating for moral and ethical values
We got to separate the darkness from the light
Striving for clarity and discernment between good and evil
Go shorty,
A playful expression of encouragement
I've seen the world, I've seen it all
Having had some life experience and observations
We're headed for the wall and we're gonna fall
Sensing that humanity is headed towards disaster
Like the days way back in Rome
Drawing a parallel between current times and ancient history
We're stepping right inside of the danger zone
Feeling the intensity and danger of the times
You see people come and people go
Recognizing the transient nature of human existence
And people always get just what they sow
Believing in the principles of cause and effect, or karma
But I believe in this thing called love
Having faith in the power of love and compassion
And our ability to rise above
Believing in human potential to overcome adversity
It's warfare out there
Perceiving the world as a battlefield, full of competition and conflict
So we got to suit up and put on our armor
Metaphorically preparing oneself for the challenges ahead
Headed for the front line, uh
Ready to face the most difficult and important tasks
It's gonna be alright
Encouraging oneself and others to keep faith and hope alive
Just stay thankful and grateful, mmm
Reiterating the importance of gratitude and appreciation
Doing it like James Brown
Referring to the energy and rhythm of James Brown's music and performance
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on American Woman
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