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
The Pleasure and the Pain
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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I missed you so. You know you broke me down, why
I was ready to give it one more try
Play on
While you were gone I tried to mend my heart
But I didn't know even where to start, I
Rather be with you even when we fight
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I love the way that you keep it real
You're not afraid to tell me the deal and
You tell me when I'm wrong, when I'm tripping out
'Cause a man like me, needs a woman who
Who walk the wall and is a warrior too, but
With that comes the truth and there is no doubt
That I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb all the mountains
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I think this time we can make it trough
I'm still the me and you're still the you, the
Only difference will be within our minds
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
The song "The Pleasure and the Pain" by Lenny Kravitz is about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The singer expresses his longing for the person he loves who has been away for a while. He admits that this person had broken him down before and that he had tried to mend his heart while they were apart, but he still wants to be with them, even when they fight. He appreciates how the person keeps it real and is not afraid to tell him the truth, even when it hurts.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the relationship is full of contradictions - the pleasure and the pain, the thorn with the flower. The singer acknowledges that he will accept both because it's all the same to him. He's willing to climb mountains and take whatever the relationship offers because he can't live without it. He's optimistic about their future and believes they can make it through as long as they both work on their mindset.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a while since you came around
It has been some time since you were last in my life.
I missed you so. You know you broke me down, why
I longed for your presence in my life, even though you hurt me in the past. I wonder why you left.
I was ready to give it one more try
I was willing to take another chance on our relationship.
Play on
Let's carry on with our lives together.
While you were gone I tried to mend my heart
During your absence, I attempted to repair the damage done to my heart.
But I didn't know even where to start, I
However, I had no idea where to begin.
Rather be with you even when we fight
Despite the disagreements we may have, I still prefer being with you.
I'll take all you offer,
I am willing to accept everything you have to give.
Because it's all the same
All that you offer, good or bad, is equal in my eyes.
The thorn with the flower
I understand that there will be both pleasant and unpleasant experiences in our relationship.
The pleasure and the pain
I accept that joy and grief will be intertwined in our journey together.
I'll climb up that mountain
No matter how challenging the situation, I will face it head-on.
Because it's you again
I will go to great lengths to be with you.
I can't live without it
The thought of being without you is unbearable.
I love the way that you keep it real
I appreciate your honesty and sincerity.
You're not afraid to tell me the deal and
You have no reservations about telling me the truth.
You tell me when I'm wrong, when I'm tripping out
You point out my mistakes and when I am not thinking rationally.
'Cause a man like me, needs a woman who
As a man like me, I require a woman who
Who walk the wall and is a warrior too, but
Needs to be able to stand her ground and be a fighter as well, but
With that comes the truth and there is no doubt
However, that type of strength comes with honesty and a lack of uncertainty.
I think this time we can make it trough
I believe we can overcome our past difficulties and move forward together.
I'm still the me and you're still the you, the
We are still the same people we always have been,
Only difference will be within our minds
Just the way we think and perceive things will change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LENNY KRAVITZ
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Amanda
It's been a while since you came around
I missed you so. You know you broke me down, why
I was ready to give it one more try
Play on
While you were gone I tried to mend my heart
But I didn't know even where to start, I
Rather be with you even when we fight
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I love the way that you keep it real
You're not afraid to tell me the deal and
You tell me when I'm wrong, when I'm tripping out
'Cause a man like me, needs a woman who
Who walk the wall and is a warrior too, but
With that comes the truth and there is no doubt
That I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb all the mountains
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I think this time we can make it trough
I'm still the me and you're still the you, the
Only difference will be within our minds
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
Lenny Kravitz Fans Mx
[Phone Ringing] [Shouts in concert] - [Are you gonna be my away - Riff Guitar]
[Motorcycle]
[Bass and drums] [Riff Guitar]
It's been a while .. since you came around
I missed you so ... You know you broke me down
Why?
I was ready to .. give it one more try
(Play on)
While you were gone
I tried to mend my heart
But I didn't know even where to start I..
Rather be with you .. even when we fight
[Chorus]
I'll take all you offer
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I love the way
That you keep it real
You're not afraid to tell me the deal ... and...
You tell me when I'm wrong .. when I'm tripping out
'Cause a man like me ... Needs a woman who
Who walk the wall ... And is a warrior too
But...
With that comes the truth
And there is no doubt
[Chorus]
That I'll take all you offer
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
[Electric Guitar Rock]
I think this time .. .. We can make it trough
I'm still the me and you're still the you the..
Only difference will be within our minds
[Chorus]
I'll take all you offer
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
[Music ends]
Ana Rico
It's been a while since you came around
I missed you so. You know you broke me down, why
I was ready to give it one more try
Play on
While you were gone I tried to mend my heart
But I didn't know even where to start, I
Rather be with you even when we fight
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I love the way that you keep it real
You're not afraid to tell me the deal and
You tell me when I'm wrong, when I'm tripping out
'Cause a man like me, needs a woman who
Who walk the wall and is a warrior too, but
With that comes the truth and there is no doubt
That I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb all the mountains
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I think this time we can make it trough
I'm still the me and you're still the you, the
Only difference will be within our minds
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
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Galya Baglikov
I'm glad he didn't change his style to some dance pop shit, like every artist does now. Love your music, Lenny!
Jordan Phoenix
It’s not like it would be bad, I feel he could do any style and it still be cool
Denise Johnson
and with that said speed it up to 1.25
David Reyes
This song relates to a relationship I want to have restored it touched a lot of what I'm going threw about it in his lyrics! Lenny love your artistic way of looking at relationships and putting it into music and words. Your a true poet love ya my dude!
Amanda
It's been a while since you came around
I missed you so. You know you broke me down, why
I was ready to give it one more try
Play on
While you were gone I tried to mend my heart
But I didn't know even where to start, I
Rather be with you even when we fight
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I love the way that you keep it real
You're not afraid to tell me the deal and
You tell me when I'm wrong, when I'm tripping out
'Cause a man like me, needs a woman who
Who walk the wall and is a warrior too, but
With that comes the truth and there is no doubt
That I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb all the mountains
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I think this time we can make it trough
I'm still the me and you're still the you, the
Only difference will be within our minds
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
I'll take all you offer,
Because it's all the same
The thorn with the flower
The pleasure and the pain
I'll climb up that mountain
Because it's you again
I can't live without it
The pleasure and the pain
Amanda
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Martey Cornog
Completely true pleasure and pain. Lenny is a gifted artist.
Life is a good and merciful chance to begin again each morning, with my love.
The messiah is greater than all John 14 16-18 & Phil 4
Blake Johnson
Great video, awesome song! Lenny is always on point! my favorite track on this album
daniel godinez
this is my favorite tune on record strut. the emotion and incredible arrangement. cool.
Pink Lenny Republic White
Simplemente bello! ♥♥ Me encanta el tema de ★★★★★