"I Belong to You" is a song by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released in August 1998 as the album's third single from his fifth studio album, 5. The song peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Adult Top 40 and number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception Carla Hay of AXS stated, "This calypso-inspired rock/pop ballad is all kinds of laid-back and sexy. One of the singles from Kravitz’s 1998 album, 5, 'I Belong to You' is one of his most sensual songs."
Music video
The music video was directed by Mark Seliger and Fred Woodward. It is set in the Bahamas, from where the family of Lenny Kravitz's mother, Roxie Roker, hailed. It visually expanded the reggae influence of the song. Kravitz was filmed singing and dancing among the people, also walking and biking along the streets. Another scene from the video features Kravitz singing while submerged up to his stomach in the ocean.
Track listings The single includes several remixes for his previous single "If You Can't Say No".
European maxi-CD single "I Belong to You" – 4:17 "If You Can't Say No" (Flunky in the Attic mix) – 5:16 "If You Can't Say No" (Just Say No mix) – 6:00 "If You Can't Say No" (BT Twilo dub) – 8:02 "If You Can't Say No" (Dallas Austin mix) – 4:45
UK CD single "I Belong to You" – 4:17 "If You Can't Say No" (Flunky in the Attic mix) – 5:16 "If You Can't Say No" (BT Twilo dub) – 8:02
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1998–2000) PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)84Greece (IFPI)7Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)3Italy Airplay (Music & Media)1
Year-end charts Chart (1998) PositionIceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)42 Chart (2000) PositionUS Adult Top 40 (Billboard)47
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)EuropeAugust 3, 1998CDVirginUnited KingdomSeptember 28, 1998United StatesJanuary 18, 2000Contemporary hit radio
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