Thinking of You
Lenny Kravitz
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Tell me mama is your life a better change ? And tell me mama Would you live your life the same Or come back and rearrange ? Tell me mama how is freedom ? Oh I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be And I'm trying now Oh I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be Tell me mama Are the colors deeper shades ? And tell me mama Are there great big brass parades ? Does the sun shine night and day ? Tell me mama no more sleeping Tell me mama no more weeping I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be And I'm trying now Oh I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be And I'm trying now Oh I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be And I'm trying now Oh I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be yeah Hey mama, hey mamama, mama No, no, no, no, no Oh no, no, no, no, no .... Hey Tell me mama is it just the way they say ? Tell me mama And tell me mama are you missing me the way That I'm missing you today ? Tell me mama can you hear me ? Oh I'm thinking of you And all the things that you wanted me to be And I'm trying now [Repeat: x 5] Oh I'm thinking of you Thinking of you...
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Written by: Lenny Kravitz, Lysa Trenier
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Thinking of You" was released in 1998 as part of Lenny Kravitz's fifth studio album, "5."
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InspirationThe song was written as a tribute to Lenny's mother, Roxie Roker, who passed away in 1995.
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GenreThis song showcases Kravitz's diverse musical range-it's a soulful ballad that incorporates elements of rock, pop, and R&B.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, features Lenny playing a white grand piano in a large empty house, symbolizing loss and loneliness.
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Chart Success"Thinking of You" achieved moderate success on the charts; it peaked at number 66 in the United Kingdom and reached the top 40 in the Flanders region of Belgium.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics "I sat by the ocean and drank a potion, baby, to erase you" express Lenny's grief and longing to forget his mother's death in order to lessen his pain.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often played at Lenny Kravitz's concerts, where he shares the story of his mother and their relationship, making it an intimate moment with the audience.
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RemixA remix of "Thinking of You" by DJ Satoshi Tomiie was used in his album "Global Underground 31: Taipei," showcasing the song's versatility outside its original genre.
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Inclusion in AlbumsApart from the "5" album, the song was also included in Kravitz's "Greatest Hits" in 2000, marking its importance in his discography.
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LegacyMore than two decades later, "Thinking of You" continues to touch the hearts of listeners, underlining Lenny Kravitz's ability to weave personal narratives and raw emotions into his music.
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