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

: It seamlessly mixes hard rock riffs with a deep funk groove.

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

: 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

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 video helped Kravitz win the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Artist in 1993. Chart Performance

: 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" : Kravitz includes a call for peace, singing,

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.