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
girls like you
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics
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Wondering if you will always be the one
Is this good for you
Is it wonderful for you too
'Cause baby I told you I'm ready for love
I'm anticipating and waiting for some
Tell me what to do
It's been so lovely
Now that I got you
I've been looking for someone like you
Someone like you
What do you like to do
What do you got to say
Just tell me baby what's on your brain
'Cause I just want to sit down and talk for awhile
Do you want to make babies ?
Do you want a career
Well whatever it is darling, I just want you near
And we'll be together just you and me dear
It's been so lovely (It's been so lovely)
Since I find you
I was praying for someone like you
Someone like you
Ain't been lonely
Now that I got you
I was waiting for someone like you
Come on come on come on yeah
Been so lovely
Now that I got you
I've been waiting for someone like you
Someone like you
Someone like you...
The song "Someone Like You" by Lenny Kravitz could be interpreted as a love song about finding someone special and being grateful for their presence. The lyrics communicate eagerness and impatience to be in the presence of their partner. The opening stanza "Waiting impatiently for you to come, wondering if you will always be the one" suggests that the singer is anticipating a great love, someone who brings fulfillment, and who will remain by their side. As the song continues, the singer expresses their emotions and readiness for love, asking their partner if they feel the same way. The line "Tell me baby 'cause I love you" communicates that the singer is in love and ready to take things further.
The chorus of the song, "It's been so lovely, now that I got you, I've been looking for someone like you," further reinforces that the singer is grateful for having found their partner. The second verse of the song, "What do you like to do, What do you got to say, Just tell me baby what's on your brain, 'Cause I just want to sit down, and talk for awhile," suggests that the singer is interested in getting to know their partner better and building a strong foundation for their relationship. The song closes with the chorus, which continues to emphasize the gratitude and happiness the singer feels since finding someone special like their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting impatiently for you to come
I am eager and anxious for you to arrive
Wondering if you will always be the one
I'm questioning if you are meant to be my lifelong partner
Is this good for you
I want to know if our relationship is fulfilling for you
Is it wonderful for you too
I hope you are having an amazing experience with me, just as I am
'Cause baby I told you I'm ready for love
I've already expressed that I am ready and willing to love you
I'm anticipating and waiting for some
I'm excitedly looking forward to the love we will share together
Tell me what to do
Please guide me in our relationship, so that we can grow together
Tell me baby 'cause I love you
I love you so much and I need your input in our relationship
It's been so lovely
My life has become beautiful
Now that I got you
Ever since I found you, everything's been wonderful
I've been looking for someone like you
I've been searching for a special person like you, who understands me well
What do you like to do
What are your favorite activities?
What do you got to say
Please, tell me what's on your mind
Just tell me baby what's on your brain
Please share with me, my dear, what is in your heart and what you're thinking
'Cause I just want to sit down and talk for awhile
I look forward to spending quality time with you to have a long conversation
Do you want to make babies ?
Would you be interested in starting a family?
Do you want a career
Are you focused on building a professional path?
Well whatever it is darling, I just want you near
No matter your dreams or aspirations, I want to be close and support you every step of the way
And we'll be together just you and me dear
We will always be together, just the two of us, in this beautiful lifetime
Ain't been lonely
I am grateful that I am not alone in life now that I have you
Come on come on come on yeah
Let's continue to make our love stronger and just enjoy each other
Been so lovely
Ever since I found you, everything has been bright and wonderful
Someone like you
I've found my match and my life is now complete
Someone like you...
You are everything I ever looked for in life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW R ROSS, BRENDAN BENSON, CHRISTOPHER CARVEY
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"Stand By My Woman"
There were times I wasn't kind
And there were times I wasn't even around
And there were times I made you cry
So many times I had to say goodbye
When you want to talk
I'm on the phone
But now baby, yeah, I am here for you alone
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
'Cause I can't live my life alone
Without a home
There were times I didn't understand
And there were times I wouldn't hold your hand
But baby now I'm here for you
'Cause baby, yeah, I am so in love with you
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
'Cause I can't live my life alone
Without a home
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
'Cause I can't live my life alone
Without a home, yeah
I'm gonna stand, stand, by my woman now
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
'Cause I can't live my life alone
Without a home
Stand, yeah, by, yeah my woman now
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah ...
I'm gonna stand by my woman now
'Cause I can't live my life alone
Without a home [X2]
@Midlanflyguy
I can't believe it's already been over 30 years since this album came out.
@mariezakos1205
Blows my mind also...
@abrujitoz
My age it's 30 😕🤔😅
@awachowicz314
Me too. I can't believe it.
@karineminviellejevaisessay2332
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@MZ-yz6wt
Such an iconic album with incredible songs
@markgrant2116
Both albums Let Love Rule and Mama Said are BY FAR Lenny's greatest accomplishments !
He's an absolute LEGEND !!!❤❤❤
@rodharris1962
Such an awesome album where every song is almost like its a different artist as they are all a different genre from each other. Such a versatile artist is Lenny
@AshleenWoods
I love this whole album so much! This song is fantastic!
@kangalic
MAMA SAID was such a fantastic record!!! So glad I got the vinyl now!!!