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
What The... Are We Saying
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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Or is the fate of man at hands ?
Will we live or shall we die ?
How will we ever know if we never try ?
The government's the devil's hands
It's a lie and it's a scam
They wind us up, put us down, and watch us go
There's a big surprise
What the f*** are we saying ?
Do we feel what we dream about ?
We've got to keep on praying
And one day we'll see the light
I've been lost in the name of love
And we kill our brothers daily in the name of God
We'd better chill before we take on some tribulation
And if we realized
Then we'd make a little love now sing
What the f*** are we saying ?
Do we believe what we read about ?
We've got to keep on praying
And one day we'll see the light
And one day we'll see the light
And one day we'll see the light
And one day we'll see the light
What the f*** are we saying ?
Do we believe what we dream about ?
We've got to keep on praying
And one day we'll see the light
And one day we'll see the light
And one day we'll see the light
And one day we'll see the light
Lenny Kravitz's song "What The... Are We Saying" is a commentary on the confusion and disillusionment of the modern era. The lyrics point to a lack of understanding about the meaning of life and the purpose of our existence. Kravitz questions whether humanity will ever gain clarity or remain at the mercy of fate. Meanwhile, the government is depicted as a pawn of the devil, manipulating and controlling the people for its own gain. The singer urges listeners to open their eyes and recognize the deception around them, before it's too late. He also emphasizes the importance of love and unity, arguing that if we can come together and move past our differences, we can find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Will we ever understand ?
Do we as humans have the capacity to comprehend life and its mysteries?
Or is the fate of man at hands ?
Is our destiny predetermined or can we shape our own future?
Will we live or shall we die ?
Is life a fleeting moment or can we create everlasting memories?
How will we ever know if we never try ?
Can we truly understand the world around us if we don't actively seek out answers?
The government's the devil's hands
Government systems may have corrupt elements that can bring harm to society.
It's a lie and it's a scam
The deception and corruption that is present in our society has caused a lot of pain and suffering.
They wind us up, put us down, and watch us go
Those in power manipulate and control the people for their own gain.
And if you close your eyes
If we refuse to acknowledge the truth, we are just as guilty as those in power.
There's a big surprise
There are hidden truths that we are not aware of if we refuse to open our eyes.
What the f*** are we saying ?
Are we aware of the words that come out of our mouth?
Do we feel what we dream about ?
Do our dreams reflect our true emotions and desires?
We've got to keep on praying
We need to have faith and hope for a better future.
And one day we'll see the light
If we are persistent in our pursuit of truth and goodness, we will achieve enlightenment.
I've been lost in the name of love
Love can be confusing and cause us to lose our sense of direction in life.
And we kill our brothers daily in the name of God
Religious conflicts and wars have caused many to lose their lives needlessly.
We'd better chill before we take on some tribulation
We should take a step back and analyze our actions before we face negative consequences.
And if we realized
If we understood the gravity of our actions, we would act differently.
Then we'd make a little love now sing
If we acted out of love instead of hatred, the world would be a better place.
Do we believe what we read about ?
Do we blindly accept the information presented to us or actively seek out the truth?
And one day we'll see the light
Enlightenment and a better future is possible if we work towards it.
And one day we'll see the light
Persistence in matters of social justice will lead to a better future.
And one day we'll see the light
Never give up hope for a better future.
And one day we'll see the light
Enlightenment and a better future is possible if we work towards it.
What the f*** are we saying ?
Do we understand the gravity and implications of our actions?
Do we believe what we dream about ?
Are our dreams indicative of our true desires and motivations?
We've got to keep on praying
We must keep faith and hope for a better future.
And one day we'll see the light
If we persist in our pursuit of truth and justice, a better future is possible.
And one day we'll see the light
A better future is possible if we work together and never give up hope.
And one day we'll see the light
Persistence will lead to a better world for all.
And one day we'll see the light
Hope for a better future is always possible.
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Written by: LENNY KRAVITZ
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on American Woman
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