Here To Love

Album: Raise Vibration (2018)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • On this track from his 11th studio album, Lenny Kravitz returns to his favorite subject: love. This time, it's about his love for his fellow man. "If there could be a global anthem - instead of countries having national anthems - this would be the anthem. I dreamt that song completely," Kravitz told Rolling Stone. "I think it's so powerful, and I think every word is just in place. It's about how we should be living, how we should be loving, how we should be respecting each other and thinking about each other. The lyrics to that song are what letting love rule would be. It's very powerful to me. I don't even take credit for that song. It was handed to me."
  • In 2019, Kravitz contributed a new rendition titled "Here To Love (#fight racism)" as the theme song to the UN Human Rights Office's campaign to fight racism and promote equality worldwide. He also filmed an accompanying music video that introduces an array of people of different ethnicities and backgrounds. Kravitz explained: "'The Here To Love' video is a procession of humanity, showing our beautiful differences while celebrating our oneness."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Chris Tomlin

Chris TomlinSongwriter Interviews

The king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times.

John Kay of Steppenwolf

John Kay of SteppenwolfSongwriter Interviews

Steppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.

Martyn Ware of Heaven 17

Martyn Ware of Heaven 17Songwriter Interviews

Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation.

Sugarland

SugarlandSongwriter Interviews

Meet the "sassy basket" with the biggest voice in country music.

Song Titles That Inspired Movies

Song Titles That Inspired MoviesSong Writing

Famous songs that lent their titles - and in some cases storylines - to movies.

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," Kiss

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," KissSong Writing

After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box."