If Six Was Nine (Jimi Hendrix Cover)

Lenny Kravitz · Other Songs - Lenny Kravitz

If the sun refused to shine

I don't mind, no baby I don't mind

And If the mountains fell in the sea

It ain't me, you know you've got to be free

I got my own world to live through

And I ain't gonna copy you

Now if six turned out to be nine

I don't mind, no baby I don't mind,

If all the hippies cut off all their hair,

I don't care, no baby I don't care

Because I, I've got my own world to live through,

And I ain't gonna copy you

White collar conservative walkin' down the street

Pointin' their plastic finger at me,

Hopin' my kind will drop and die

But I'm gonna wave my freak flag high,

So..., play on drummer

I've got my own world to live through,

And I ain't gonna copy you

If Six Was Nine (Jimi Hendrix Cover)

Lenny Kravitz delivers a powerful reinterpretation of Jimi Hendrix's classic rock anthem, 'If Six Was Nine,' on his 2011 album Black And White America. The track blends Kravitz's signature fusion of rock, blues, and Latin rhythms with the original song's iconic guitar work and themes of social injustice. By channeling Hendrix's raw energy while applying his own distinct vocal style and rhythmic drive, Kravitz creates a bridge between two legendary eras of music. This recording stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the original composition, showcasing Kravitz's ability to honor predecessors while maintaining his unique artistic voice within the rock genre.