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Though it was released as an airplay-only single in the U.S. (making it ineligible for the Billboard Hot 100 at the time), its success was massive.

: Filmed in a futuristic, circular arena with a massive light installation, it captured Kravitz's high-energy performance style.

: The song is written from the perspective of Jesus Christ , whom Kravitz has called "the ultimate rock star". lenny_kravitz_are_you_gonna_go_my_way_official_...

: The driving guitar work is considered one of the most recognizable of the decade, earning Kravitz nominations for several Grammy Awards . Visual Impact: The Official Music Video

: Kravitz includes a call for peace, singing, "We must engage and rearrange / And turn this planet back to one" . The Sound: A Hendrix-Style Masterpiece Though it was released as an airplay-only single in the U

: After capturing the music, Kravitz wrote the lyrics on a brown paper bag at his loft on Broome Street and recorded the vocals the very next day. Lyrical Meaning: The "Ultimate Rock Star"

The track is frequently cited for its "retro" feel, heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic and funk-rock style. : The song is written from the perspective

The song wasn't the result of months of labor; it was a pure moment of musical inspiration .