His GRP debut album Freedom at Midnight was his biggest seller and most popular album. Benoit also says that it was his favorite album to produce, because it was when "everything came together," as he stated in an interview on smoothviews.com.
Out of respect for one of his main influencers, Bill Evans, he dedicated his 1992 album Letter to Evan to him.
Many of his songs employed a string section, most notably on his American Landscape and Orchestral Stories albums in 1997 and 2005, respectively. He has said that it is his dream to release a symphonic album.
In 2000, after the death of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, he released a memorial album entitled Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years! Collaborators included the chorus group Take 6, guitarist Mark Antoine and trumpeter Chris Botti. He also did the music for "Peanuts" in the later specials.
He is a close friend of The Rippingtons' guitarist and lead Russ Freeman, and they often appeared on each other's albums. They also released collaborative efforts The Benoit/Freeman Project and The Benoit / Freeman Project 2.
Take A Look Inside My Heart
David Benoit Lyrics
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Im not that kind with all the moves
The way i'm feeling goes beyond what you can see
I'm crazy 'bout you, crazy 'bout you
I haven't tried to impress you by the things i do
That isn't really how i am, hmmm..
I'd rather let my dreams be opened up to you
Take a look inside my heart and you'll see
I have so much love to give beLieve in me
Take a Look inside my heart share my Love
Take a Look in my heart... yeah...
Nobody ever is perfect even if they try
There may be times i've let you down
But when i do i hope you'll turn my heart around
By reachin' inside, reachin' inside
Take a look inside my heart and you'll see
I have so much love to give beLieve in me
Take a Look inside my heart share my Love
Take a Look in my heart...
I wanna promise you honestly i'll always care
That's what my Love has come here for
And every time i smiLe you know there's something more
I'm waiting to share, wanting to share
Take a look inside my heart and you'll see
I have so much love to give beLieve in me
Take a Look inside my heart share my Love
Take a Look in my heart...
The lyrics to David Benoit's "Take A Look Inside My Heart" express a deep sense of love and devotion for someone special. The singer admits that they aren't good with grand gestures or showing off, but the love they have for their person goes beyond what is visible. They express their desire for their loved one to truly understand the depth of their feelings, and invite them to take a look inside their heart. The singer acknowledges their own imperfections and past mistakes, but assures their loved one that their love is constant and unwavering. They promise to always care and to be ready to share their love.
Overall, the song is a beautiful declaration of love that emphasizes the importance of honesty and vulnerability in a relationship. Rather than relying on flashy displays of affection, the singer values the intimacy of letting someone see into their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
It isn't easy to show you what you mean to me
I find it difficult to express how much you matter to me
I'm not that kind with all the moves
I don't have impressive moves or tricks to impress you
The way I'm feeling goes beyond what you can see
My love for you is much deeper than what you can perceive
I'm crazy 'bout you, crazy 'bout you
I am extremely passionate and in love with you
I haven't tried to impress you by the things I do
I haven't made an effort to impress you through actions
That isn't really how I am, hmmm...
I'm not the kind of person who tries to impress through actions, that's not my true self
I'd rather let my dreams be opened up to you
I'd rather share my aspirations and innermost desires with you
So you'll understand, you'll understand
So that you'll understand the depth of my feelings for you
Nobody ever is perfect even if they try
No one can achieve perfection, even if they strive for it
There may be times I've let you down
I may have disappoint you in the past
But when I do I hope you'll turn my heart around
But I hope that my love for you can rekindle your affection for me
By reachin' inside, reachin' inside
By looking at the heart of the matter and understanding the root of the issue
I wanna promise you honestly I'll always care
I want to honestly pledge my constant care and affection for you
That's what my love has come here for
That's the main reason why I am here, to love and care for you
And every time I smile you know there's something more
You can sense that every smile I share with you is linked to deeper feelings
I'm waiting to share, wanting to share
I am eager to share my love with you and waiting for the right moment to do so
Take a look inside my heart and you'll see
If you take a closer look at my emotions, you'll realize how much I love you
I have so much love to give, believe in me
I have an abundance of love to offer; please trust me and my feelings for you
Take a look inside my heart, share my love
Let me open up to you and share the depth of my emotions and love for you
Take a look in my heart... yeah...
Please take a moment to understand the intensity of my love for you
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OUTLOOK By Junji Laxa
Oh my! Loved this song way back in college. I still do now
Denier Mondrez
Wow! Can’t help but to love this song and the voice..
This Old song brings me back to my happy days.
Madz Lavista
love david benoit.. one of my fave songs from him ",)
Emi Avelino
This is the best so far for me when it comes to DB’s music.
Susan Nuestro
I really2 love this song.
Tough Mom Jo_Masbatena ako
wow so addicted song.I really love this song.
Joy abella
Brings back the memories...
Faith Estayan
Thank you. He s one of my favorite artist.
walt abraham lazarte
1982, arnold mcculler on vocals. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Edz Platino
Very beautiful music...its sentimental