: Kravitz has noted in interviews that the musical core of the song was finished in just five minutes.
: Kravitz was in the studio with his guitarist Craig Ross . They began jamming, and the iconic riff emerged almost instantly. lenny_kravitz_are_you_gonna_go_my_way_official_...
: The lyrics explore the concept of free will and spiritual choice. Lines like "I have come to save the day" and "I won't leave until I'm done" reflect a messianic figure offering a path of love and unity to humanity. : Kravitz has noted in interviews that the