It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

Lenny Kravitz

About It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

"It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" is a song recorded, written, and produced by American musician Lenny Kravitz for his second studio album, Mama Said (1991). Released as the album's second single in June 1991, the song is a mid-tempo ballad, musically inspired by Motown, Philly soul, and Earth, Wind & Fire (particularly "That's the Way of the World"). The horn line at the end is performed by the Phenix Horns from Earth, Wind & Fire. "That song just came out one day, and I knew it had a classic vibe. And I still love that song very much today," Kravitz said in an interview for VivaMusic.com in 2000. The line is based on a Yogiism, or quotation from Yogi Berra: "It ain't over 'til it's over." It was Kravitz's first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 of his career, and his highest peak in the chart. British singer Mutya Buena's 2007 song "Real Girl" contains a sample from "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over". 


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1991
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Here we are still together
We are
So much time wasted
Playing games with love

So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over
So many years we've tried
To keep our love alive
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over

How many times
Did we give up
But we always worked things out

And all my doubts and fear
Kept me wondering
If I'd always, always be in love

So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many years we've tried
And kept our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
Baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many years we've tried
And kept our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many tears I've cried
So much pain inside
Baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many years we've tried
to keep our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many tears we've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many years we've tried
to keep our love alive
'Cause baby it ain't over 'til it's over

So many tears we've cried
So much pain inside
But baby it ain't over 'til it's over, over

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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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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" was released in 1991 as the second single from Lenny Kravitz's second album "Mama Said."
Chart Performance
The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Kravitz's most successful song on the chart.
Music Video
The music video directed by Jesse Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) features Kravitz and his band playing at a party, intercut with scenes of him singing in a room filled with candles.
Music Style
The song showcases Kravitz's blend of rock, soul, and funk, and is notable for the influence of 1970s soul music.
Personal Life Influence
The song is believed to have been written about the difficulties in Kravitz's relationship with his then wife Lisa Bonet, who filed for divorce the same year.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its classic soul sound and Kravitz's vocal performance.
Grammy Nomination
"It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" was nominated for the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 34th Grammy Awards in 1992.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Nick Lachey and Tom Jones.
Cultural Impact
Over the years, the song's title has become a common saying used in various contexts to indicate that an event or process is still ongoing.
International Success
Besides its success in United States, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" also reached top 10 in many other countries such as Canada, New Zealand, and United Kingdom.
Usage in Media
The song has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including the 2001 movie "Zoolander" and the popular Netflix series "Stranger Things."
Live Performances
Kravitz frequently includes "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" in his live performances, and it is considered one of his signature songs.
Instrumentation
Apart from singing, Kravitz also played several instruments on the track, including guitar, bass, and drums.
Songwriting
Like much of Kravitz's music, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" was written, arranged, and produced by Kravitz himself.

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