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
Yesterday Is Gone
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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Has let you down
I know that things did not go as planned
'Cause in this time you're feeling alone and sad
This is what you must understand
There is a way
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
You can't get nowhere
Staying at home and crying
You can't go on living in the past
The one thing constant is that there is always change
There is a way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
In the song "Yesterday Is Gone," Lenny Kravitz shares an empowering message to someone who is going through a tough time. He is sorry for their situation and understands that things did not go as planned, however, he reminds them that the past is the past and it is time to move forward. He tells them that there is a way out of their sadness and loneliness and that is by recognizing that yesterday is gone and embracing the present moment. Kravitz encourages them to stop dwelling on the past and start living in the present. He reminds them that they cannot get anywhere by staying at home and crying and that the only constant in life is change.
The song is about letting go of the past and accepting the present, no matter how difficult it may be. It is about moving on and not letting the bad times define you. Kravitz's message is a universal one and can apply to anyone who is going through a tough time. The lyrics are poignant and inspiring, reminding listeners that they have the power to overcome any obstacle and embrace the new day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry your situation
I apologize for your unfortunate circumstances
Has let you down
Your situation has disappointed you
I know that things did not go as planned
I understand that your expectations were not met
'Cause in this time you're feeling alone and sad
You feel lonely and unhappy at this moment
This is what you must understand
It's important for you to comprehend the following
You can't get nowhere
You won't make progress
Staying at home and crying
By remaining at home and weeping
You can't go on living in the past
You cannot continue dwelling on past events
The one thing constant is that there is always change
Change is the only thing that is certain
There is a way
There is a solution
Yesterday is gone
The past must be let go
It's a new day
A fresh start is possible
Yesterday is gone
The past must be let go
Yesterday is gone
The past must be let go
Yesterday is gone
The past must be let go
My dear Kay
A term of endearment for the listener
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LENNY ALBERT KRAVITZ
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Lenny Kravitz Fans Mx
[Acoustic Guitar]
I'm sorry your situation
Has let you down
I know that things did not go as planned
'Cause in this time you're feeling alone and sad
This is what you must understand
[Chorus]
There.... is a way
Yesterday is gone
It's.... a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone ..... My dear Kay
You can't get nowhere
Staying at home and crying
You can't go on living in the past
The one thing constant is that there is always change
Not everything in lige
is meant to last
[Chorus]
There.... is a way
Yesterday is gone
It's..... a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone ..... My dear Kay
[Electric Guitar Rock Solo]
[Chorus]
There.... is a way
Yesterday is gone
It's..... a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone ..... My dear Kay!!
uhhh!! ... Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone ..... My dear Kay
[Music ends]
Henrique Ramos
"Yesterday Is Gone (My Dear Kay)"
I'm sorry your situation has let you down
I know that things did not go as planned
In this time you're feeling alone and sad
This is what you must understand
There is way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
You can't get nowhere staying at home and crying
You can't go on living in the past
The one thing constant is that there is always change
Not everything in life is meant to last
But there is way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
There is way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
Written By Lenny Kravitz
Album Lenny (2001)
Diana 💋
Yes there's sadness in my heart,
I believe it's time for a new start,
Pray to the sky and the dirt
The properties in it can heal the hurt
Pray to the holy Land
The earth, the sky, the water, the sand
Put your face to the ground
For the life on Earth has been found
She has drank all the innocent blood
Mixed with the water and the mud
Pray to God to send the rain
To wash away her hurt and pain
All these memories I have retained
How life on Earth is sustained
Something tells me that I've always known
It was already there, it was never gone
Henrique Ramos
"Yesterday Is Gone (My Dear Kay)"
I'm sorry your situation has let you down
I know that things did not go as planned
In this time you're feeling alone and sad
This is what you must understand
There is way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
You can't get nowhere staying at home and crying
You can't go on living in the past
The one thing constant is that there is always change
Not everything in life is meant to last
But there is way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
There is way
Yesterday is gone
It's a new day
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
My dear Kay
Written By Lenny Kravitz
Album Lenny (2001)
Salim Sivaad
Man, I needed to hear this message today. Tears are streaming down my face right now. It’s almost as if my name is Kay. Don’t give up y’all. Let go and start over.
Julian
Me acuerdo que el tema que elegí para mí egreso de la secundaria fue este Temon de este pedazo de Animal! Una leyenda el gran Lenny Kravitz 🤘🇦🇷
Octave Man
Without a doubt, Lenny’s most underrated song.
Medeiros L
Música linda 😃
Eu, Roseane 🇧🇷
Just Adriana 🇧🇷
My Mom
Can barely see her 😞
Fernando Gonzalez
Very nice bass licks Lenny. Lenny is one of my favorite albums ever almost worn song turned into a classic.
KRAViTZxLOVE
Absolutely LOVE this song.♥
Lind🎶John🎶
👉The future is past also 😊 👈 to anyone... it depends of what you want to deal with💛
Great song L♡VE it
Ras Israel
No one could do it better. Rock On!!!!