When Benton was young he enjoyed gospel music and wrote songs and in 1948 he went to New York to pursue his music career.
He was a member of several gospel groups including "The Langfordairies", "The Jerusalem Stars", and "The Golden Gate Quartet".
After returning to his home state he joined a R&B singing group, "the Sandmen", and soon went back to New York to try for a big break. Eventually the record company decided to drop The Sandmen and push Brook as a solo artist.
Benton wrote songs for artists such as Nat King Cole, Clyde McPhatter, and Roy Hamilton. Soon he released his first minor hit A Million Miles From Nowhere, and later he joined the Mercury label, which would later bring him big success.
In 1952 he got his big break with It's Just a Matter of Time and Endlessly.
It's Just a Matter of Time made it to #3 on the U.S. Pop charts, while Endlessly made it to #12 . Both hits were written by Benton himself.
Benton had many #1 hits including Rainy Night in Georgia and Hotel Happiness. According to Songfacts, his version of the blues standard The Boll Weevil Song has the unique distinction of being the first #1 song on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.
Altogether, Benton had 38 hit singles through out his career. His last album was "Fools Rush In", released posthumously in 2005. He died on April 9, 1988.
It's Just A Matter Of Time
Brook Benton Lyrics
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Yes, darling, you're going to need me again
It's just a matter of time
Go on, go on, until you reach the end of the line
But I know you'll pass my way again
It's just a matter of time
You laughed and called me a clown
Remember, in your search for fortune and fame
What goes up must come down
I know, I know that one day you'll wake up and find
That my love was a true love
It's just a matter of time
The lyrics of Brook Benton's song "It's Just a Matter of Time" express the emotions of a person who has been hurt and abandoned by their lover. The singer is lamenting about how they gave everything they had to their partner who ended up treating them badly. However, the singer is still in love with their ex-lover and believes that someday, they will realize the mistake they have made and come back to the singer. The emotions in the lyrics are powerful and relatable as many people have been in relationships that have ended abruptly or unceremoniously.
The first two lines of the lyrics express the hope the singer has that their ex-partner will realize that they have made a mistake and come back to them. The singer believes that their partner will need them again and that it's only a matter of time before that happens. The next two lines of the lyrics urge the partner to continue on their path until they reach the end of the line. The singer believes that their partner will eventually pass their way again and they will be able to reconnect and rekindle what they had before.
The third and fourth lines of the lyrics reveal the pain the singer had to endure when their partner left them. The singer gave everything they had to their partner and ended up being laughed at and called a clown. This shows how the singer's partner did not value their love and instead used them for their entertainment. The last two lines of the lyrics express the hope that the singer still has for their partner. The singer believes that one day, their ex-partner will wake up and realize that the singer's love was true and it was just a matter of time before they came back.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday, some way, you'll realize that you've been blind
At some point in the future, you'll come to understand that you've been mistaken about our relationship
Yes, darling, you're going to need me again
You're going to come to a point where you'll want my companionship
It's just a matter of time
I'm certain it will happen, even if I don't know exactly when
Go on, go on, until you reach the end of the line
You should continue living your life, pursuing your goals, and striving to achieve your potential
But I know you'll pass my way again
Despite any distance or time that separates us, I'm certain our paths will cross once more
It's just a matter of time
I'm confident that it will happen
After I gave you everything I had
Despite my best efforts, you didn't appreciate or value the many sacrifices I made for you
You laughed and called me a clown
Rather than acknowledging my feelings, you belittled and dismissed them
Remember, in your search for fortune and fame
As you pursue success and acclaim, don't forget about the people who care about you
What goes up must come down
It's important to recognize that success is fleeting and nothing lasts forever
I know, I know that one day you'll wake up and find
I'm certain that eventually you'll realize the value of our relationship
That my love was a true love
You'll come to appreciate the purity and depth of my affection for you
It's just a matter of time
I'm confident that it will happen, even if I don't know exactly when
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belford Hendricks, Brook Benton, Clyde Otis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1951blackbird
We have no singers today, Brook is an example of the quality of music in the 50's and 60's that cannot be compared to the junk that's pumped out today.
@terigraham7609
You speak the truth!
@johnfelstead8101
This guy is so underrated. What a fantastic singer. Such melody, depth and range in his voice!
@terigraham7609
As so many were for so long. Tragic!
@donhill3182
Greatest baritone voice this country ever produced...
@michaelelliott3516
Sitting here 67 years old now thinking back. Man this cat touched me back then and I feel the same way today. Thanks for the memories Michael elliott
@tglennellison1402
M.E.- Ure a young pup !! I heard this guy in my late teens and I right then, had the desire to learn his trade. I have made progress (I'm 75) but will never get to where he was in his 30s. Not fair, is what i tell meself.
@haido4116
You too still young I’m 99
@cherrysatchell9395
True true it's beautiful peaceful it's great thanks be to God
@libertyforamericanow
I thought this was a travis song