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
Ooo Baby Baby
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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My heart went out to play
But in the game I lost you
What a price to pay
I’m cryin’
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Mistakes I know I made a few
But I’m only human
You make mistakes too yeah
I’m cryin’
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
I'm just about it
The end of my row
But I guess I’m trying
I can’t give up hope
'Cause I deal one day
That I hold you in
And whisper, I still love you
Until that day is here
Oh, I’m cryin’
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby (baby baby yeah)
Ooo baby baby
Ooo my baby baby
Yeah, oh yeah
Come on
I wanna be by your side
Yeah!
I’ll never leave you, never leave you yeah
Ooo baby yeah baby baby
Ooo, ooo baby baby (baby baby) (yeah)
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
The lyrics of Lenny Kravitz's song Ooo Baby Baby describes the feelings of regret and longing of a man who realizes the mistakes he has made and lost the love of his partner. The opening lines, "I did you wrong, my heart went out to play, but in the game, I lost you, what a price to pay," confesses the guilt and pain of losing the person whom he loved. He understands that he was wrong in his actions and has suffered the consequences, leading to immense sadness and tears, as shown in the repeated "Ooo baby baby" lines.
In the subsequent verses, he acknowledges that he has made mistakes, but he is human, and everyone makes mistakes. He still hopes to be with his partner again and promises never to leave her side. The lines, "I'm just about it, the end of my row, but I guess I'm trying, I can't give up hope," express his determination to try and win back his love, even though he feels like he's at his lowest. He believes that one day he will hold her and tell her, "I still love you," and until that day comes, he will keep crying for her.
In conclusion, Lenny Kravitz's Ooo Baby Baby portrays the pain of losing a loved one due to one's mistakes and the hope and sadness that comes with longing for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I did you wrong
I made mistakes that caused you harm
My heart went out to play
I acted on impulse and didn't think about the consequences
But in the game I lost you
I took a risk and ended up losing you
What a price to pay
The repercussions of my actions were severe
I’m cryin’
I am experiencing deep emotional pain
Ooo baby baby
My partner is the source of my pain and longing
Mistakes I know I made a few
I am aware that I made errors in judgment
But I’m only human
I acknowledge my imperfections as a person
You make mistakes too yeah
I am not the only one who has made mistakes in this relationship
I'm just about it
I am at my wit's end
The end of my row
I feel like I am at the end of my tether
But I guess I’m trying
Despite this, I am still making an effort to keep going
I can’t give up hope
I still have faith that things may work out
'Cause I deal one day
I hope for a day when things will be better
That I hold you in
When I can be physically close to you
And whisper, I still love you
To confess my love for you despite the difficulties we've faced
Until that day is here
Until that time comes
Oh, I’m cryin’
I am still hurting emotionally
Ooo baby baby
My longing for my partner remains
Yeah, oh yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Come on
Words of encouragement
I wanna be by your side
I desire to remain close to you
I’ll never leave you, never leave you yeah
I promise to stay with you and not abandon you
Ooo baby yeah baby baby
Affectionate words directed towards my partner
Ooo, ooo baby baby (baby baby) (yeah)
Repeating my longing for my partner
Ooo baby baby
My love for you remains strong
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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Andrea Brigitte Prohaska
Lyrics:
I did you wrong
My heart went out to play
But in the game I lost you
What a price to pay
I'm cryin'
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Mistakes I know
I made a few
But I'm only human
You make mistakes too yeah
I'm cryin'
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
I'm just about it
The end of my row
But I guess I'm trying
I can't give up hope'
Cause I deal one day
That I hold you in
And whisper, I still love you
Until that day is here
Oh, I'm cryin'
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby (baby baby yeah)
Ooo baby baby
Ooo my baby baby
Yeah, oh yeah
Come on
I wanna be by your side
Yeah!I'll never leave you, never leave you yeah
Ooo baby yeah baby baby
Ooo, ooo baby baby (baby baby) (yeah)
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Redeyed Jedi
I like it, but there is no way anyone is capable of topping the original.
Man I Smokey Robinson is one of the best lyrical composers to ever write lyrics...
And the best song lyrics of all time are still to this day,
"I'll Try Something New"
I will build you a castle
with a tower so high
it reaches the moon,
I'll gather melodies
from birdies that fly
and compose you a tune,
Give you lovin'
warm as mama's oven
and if that won't do,
Then I'll try something new
I will take you away with me
as far as I can
to venus or mars,
There we will love
with your hand in my hand
you'll be queen of the stars,
And every day we can play
on the milky way
and if that won't do,
Then I'll try something new
I will bring you a flower
from the floor of the sea
to wear in your hair,
I'll do anything and everything
to keep you happy girl
to show you that I care,
I'll pretend I'm jealous
of all the fellas
and if that won't do,
I'll try something new
I'll take the stars and count 'em
and move a mountain
and if that won't do,
I'll try something new
I'll tell the moon above
it's you that I love
if it won't do,
I'll try something new
Well if there's something to see, try, here's what I'll do,
Always trying something new, Always trying something that's new
Pablo González
Amazing version!! 👏👏
Lashay Davis
I love this rendition
Andrea Brigitte Prohaska
Lyrics:
I did you wrong
My heart went out to play
But in the game I lost you
What a price to pay
I'm cryin'
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Mistakes I know
I made a few
But I'm only human
You make mistakes too yeah
I'm cryin'
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
I'm just about it
The end of my row
But I guess I'm trying
I can't give up hope'
Cause I deal one day
That I hold you in
And whisper, I still love you
Until that day is here
Oh, I'm cryin'
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby (baby baby yeah)
Ooo baby baby
Ooo my baby baby
Yeah, oh yeah
Come on
I wanna be by your side
Yeah!I'll never leave you, never leave you yeah
Ooo baby yeah baby baby
Ooo, ooo baby baby (baby baby) (yeah)
Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Roselyn Pearson
I love the way Lenny has put his own signature sound on this golden oldie...a strong rendition ..gets me going Lenny..ooh baby baby😍😊
Sandra Mara Xavier
Adoro essa música...esse cara só canta música boa. Ouvindo em 27/09/2020. 🎶🎵🎼🎙🤩💃 Ele canta uma canção de Smokey Robinson
Barry Boyd
Wow what an amazing voice
Maria de Fátima Freitas da Silva
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Lenny Kravitz maravilhoso.
Feliciana Cardoso De Deus
Lenny, sempre passando o que há de bom para o próximo. Você é magnífico 👏💥❤
Belinda BreMiller
The thing I love about Lenny Kravitz’ music is it is like a big box of delicious chocolates, all different, but your favorite. And just when you are sure you have reached the end of the box, you ate the reggae, and the Led Zepplin, and the spirituals, and the I just can’t get you Off of my Mind in the country, you realize there is a whole new layer under the cellophane and bam! Here comes Smokey Robinson singing like Aaron Neville. And such damn fine singing..
Pink Lenny Republic White
Bella interpretación!!