Believe
Lenny Kravitz
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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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Written by: Lenny Kravitz, Henry Hirsch
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Genre ClassificationThis music falls under the category of Rock, specifically Neo-Psychedelia and Funk rock genre.
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Album PeriodReleased in 1993, "Believe" was a part of the "Are You Gonna Go My Way" album, which marked significant success in Kravitz's career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was highly successful and peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Notable RecognitionIn 1994, the song "Believe" was nominated for the Grammy Awards under the category of 'Best Male Rock Vocal Performance'. However, it did not win.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Timeless ThemeThe song taps into universal themes of faith and self-belief, highlighting Kravitz's conceptual artistry talent.
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CollaborationKravitz not only wrote but also produced the song. This showcases his multi-disciplinary talent.
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InfluenceThe song has been cited by many upcoming rock musicians as an influential piece in the rock genre.
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Usage in Pop CultureThe song's lyrics were used in the 1996 adventure drama movie "Phenomenon", further increasing its popularity.
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