Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
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Love is gentle as a rose And love can conquer any war It's time to take a stand Brothers and sisters join hands We got to let love rule (Let love rule) We got to let love rule (Let love rule) Love transcends all space and time And love can make a little child smile Oh can't you see This won't go wrong But we got to be strong We can't do it alone We got to let love rule (Let love rule) We got to let love rule (Let love rule) (Let love rule) You got to got to got to (Let love rule) You got to got to got to, yeah (Let love rule) let let let let love rule (Let love rule) You got to, got to, got to Just say yeah You got to yeah You got to You got to, got to, got to yeah Let love rule
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Release and Commercial Success"Let Love Rule" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz from his debut studio album of the same name. The song was released in 1989 and achieved moderate success in the United States.
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Album TitleThe title of the album, "Let Love Rule," and its title song expresses the overarching theme of love and peace that permeates through Kravitz's work.
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Chart PerformanceThough not a big hit in the U.S., "Let Love Rule" performed considerably better in other parts of the world. In New Zealand, it peaked at number 24 on the Singles Chart, and the single reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music StyleThe song reflects Kravitz' knack for conveying a vintage feel in his music as he combines elements of rock, soul, and individual musical influences such as Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon to create a unique sound.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jesse Dylan, son of the legendary musician Bob Dylan. It features black and white footage of Kravitz and his band performing the song, as well as scenes of Kravitz with his then-wife, actress Lisa Bonet.
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CollaboratorsKravitz's close friend Henry Hirsch co-wrote and co-produced the track with him. Hirsch has been a longtime collaborator with Kravitz.
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InspirationIn a BBC Radio 2 interview, Kravitz stated that the song was about his outlook on life and humanity at the time he was writing it.
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Performance"Let Love Rule" was performed by Kravitz at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in support of John Kerry's presidential bid.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including British singer-songwriter Justine Frischmann's band Elastica for a John Peel session in 1994.
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LegacyOver the years, the song's simplistic lyrics and utopian message have made it a favorite among fans, helping it remain one of Kravitz's most popular and enduring songs.
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