Believe

Lenny Kravitz

About Believe

"Believe" is a song by Lenny Kravitz from his third album, Are You Gonna Go My Way. It was released as the second single from the album on May 10, 1993 by Virgin Records. It is a rock ballad with string orchestration, and was co-written, arranged and produced by Kravitz, with Henry Hirsch also contributing to the orchestration and composition. Its lyrics concern one being able to achieve freedom and "eternal grace" if they believe in themselves and put their faith in God. "Believe" was the first song from the album to be issued as a commercial single and to chart in the US, where it reached number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. It found bigger success internationally, reaching number one in Iceland and the top 10 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. 


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1993
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I am you and you are me
Why's that such a mystery?
If you want it you got to believe
Who are we?
We're who we are
Riding on this great big star
We've got to stand up if we're gonna be free yeah

If you want it you got it 
You just got to believe
Believe in yourself
'Cause it's all just a game
We just want to be loved

The Son of God is in your face
Offering us eternal grace
If you want it you've got to believe
'Cause being free is just a state of mind

We'll one day leave this all behind
Just put your faith in God
And one day you'll see it
If you want it you got it

You just got to believe
Believe in yourself
'Cause it's all just a game
We just want to be loved

The future's in our present hands
Let's reach right in
Let's understand
If you want it you've got to believe yeah

If you want it you got it
You just got to believe
Believe in yourself yeah
'Cause it's all just a game
We just want to be loved

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Lenny Kravitz

Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads. In addition to singing lead and backing vocals, Kravitz often played all the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and percussion himself when recording. He is known for his elaborate stage performances and music videos. more »

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Written by: Lenny Kravitz, Henry Hirsch

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"Believe" is one of Lenny Kravitz's biggest hits and was written by Lenny Kravitz himself, showcasing his prowess in songwriting.
Genre Classification
This music falls under the category of Rock, specifically Neo-Psychedelia and Funk rock genre.
Album Period
Released in 1993, "Believe" was a part of the "Are You Gonna Go My Way" album, which marked significant success in Kravitz's career.
Chart Performance
The song was highly successful and peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
Notable Recognition
In 1994, the song "Believe" was nominated for the Grammy Awards under the category of 'Best Male Rock Vocal Performance'. However, it did not win.
Music Video
The music video of "Believe", directed by Jesse Dylan, made the song particularly popular visually. In the video, Kravitz can be seen performing the song in a small venue intercut with shots of him singing in a field of flowers.
Timeless Theme
The song taps into universal themes of faith and self-belief, highlighting Kravitz's conceptual artistry talent.
Collaboration
Kravitz not only wrote but also produced the song. This showcases his multi-disciplinary talent.
Influence
The song has been cited by many upcoming rock musicians as an influential piece in the rock genre.
Usage in Pop Culture
The song's lyrics were used in the 1996 adventure drama movie "Phenomenon", further increasing its popularity.

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