Solo artist. Son of Antonio Giacomelli Benet, the famous Italian accordioni… Read Full Bio ↴Solo artist. Son of Antonio Giacomelli Benet, the famous Italian accordionist who made his name recording popular disco songs of the 1970's. Antonio called Australia his new home after falling in love with the daughter of an accordion repairer and after eloping to Leichhardt they were soon parents to Donny. Donny grew up following his father's footsteps but changed his mind at the age of 15 and began to play the electric bass as he soon realised that nobody wanted to hear disco accordion anymore. Donny still plays accordion for the old people at the Scalabrini Retirement village but for the moment is focusing on becoming top bassist and hopefully one day being a television personality. 2009 has heralded the new era of Donny Benet. Due to the apparent lack of interest in disco accordian and Jazz bass playing Donny has taken the plunge and recorded his debut album in the famous DonnyLand Studios. Armed with a Drum Machine, Fender Rhodes and a Moog Synthesizer with a pitch bender that won't stop Donny has worked hard to create an album that will hopefully make him the most famous disco accordian/jazz bassist of the 21st century.

Girl of My Dreams
Donny Benet Lyrics

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When you find someone that makes you feel a strong
Connection to your heart right from the start
I should've known by now that instinct never lies
I can tell there's more to you than a pretty smile
The confidence you've got, I don't want it to stop
Appreciation of you, I can't describe
I want to know, can we give love a shot?
And I just want to say

You are the girl of my dreams, you make me complete
Falling in love again, knock me off my feet
Going back to the start, when love came along
Getting all weak at the knees, singing this song

We've both been hurt before, they always took much more
Destroyed our dignity, destroyed our self-esteem
We lost our confidence, we put up our defence
Around our hearts and never get too close again

I say it's time to dream, so take a chance with me
My eyes and ears are open to your precious heart
And if you want to leave, I'll always step aside
But know I'm always here for you

You are the girl of my dreams, you make me complete
Falling in love again, knock me off my feet

Going back to the start, when love came along
Getting all weak at the knees, singing this song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Donny Benet's song "Girl of My Dreams" express the exhilaration of finding someone special and the desire to open up to the possibility of love. The singer acknowledges the instinctual connection that he feels with this person and recognizes that there is more to her than a pretty smile. Despite fears of past hurt and loss of confidence, he is willing to take a chance on love again with her. He sees her as the perfect match and desires to be with her irrespective of her decision to leave. The song speaks to the thrill and vulnerability of falling in love, and the transformative power that it can have on a person's life.

The melody of the song, with its retro-tinged synths and bass guitar, mirrors the romantic and dream-like atmosphere of the lyrics. The lively funk rhythm adds a playful vibe to the song, making it irresistibly catchy. Donny Benet's vocals ooze with sensuality and charm, creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere that evokes the atmosphere of a quiet bedroom conversation.

Line by Line Meaning

When you find someone that makes you feel a strong
When you meet that one person who gives you such a strong feeling

Connection to your heart right from the start
Connection that starts from the moment you meet and feels deep in your heart

I should've known by now that instinct never lies
I realize now that my instincts are always right and I should listen to them

I can tell there's more to you than a pretty smile
You are more than what meets the eye and I can sense that

The confidence you've got, I don't want it to stop
I find your confidence very attractive and I don't want you to lose it

Appreciation of you, I can't describe
I have such deep appreciation for you but I can't find the words to express it

I want to know, can we give love a shot?
I want to take a chance and see if we can make a relationship work

And I just want to say
I just need to express this

You are the girl of my dreams, you make me complete
You are the one I've been dreaming of and being with you makes me feel whole

Falling in love again, knock me off my feet
Falling in love with you all over again feels exhilarating

Going back to the start, when love came along
Remembering how we fell in love when we first met

Getting all weak at the knees, singing this song
Feeling weak and falling deeper in love, and expressing it through this song

We've both been hurt before, they always took much more
We both have been hurt in the past by people who took advantage of us

Destroyed our dignity, destroyed our self-esteem
Those past hurts damaged our dignity and self-worth

We lost our confidence, we put up our defence
As a result, we both lost our confidence and put up walls to defend ourselves

Around our hearts and never get too close again
We guarded our hearts and were afraid to get too close to anyone again

I say it's time to dream, so take a chance with me
I think it's time to take a chance and dream together, so take a chance with me

My eyes and ears are open to your precious heart
I am listening to your heart and trying to understand you completely

And if you want to leave, I'll always step aside
If you decide that you want to leave, I'll understand and won't stop you

But know I'm always here for you
But you should always know that I'm here for you, no matter what

Writer(s): Benjamin Ross Waples

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@donnybenet

4y↑391

LYRICS:

When you find someone
That makes makes you feel a strong
Connection to your heart
Right from the start
I shoulda known by now
That instinct never lies
I can tell theres more to you
Than a pretty smile
The confidence you’ve got
I don’t want it to stop
Appreciation of you
I can’t describe
I want to know
Can we give love a shot
And I just want to say

You are the girl of my dreams
You make me complete
Falling in love again
Knock me off my feet
Going back to the start
When love came along
Getting all weak at the knees
Singing this song

We’ve both been hurt before
They always took much more
Destroyed our dignity
Destroyed our self esteem
We lost our confidence
We put up our defence
Around our hearts and never get
Too close again
I say it’s time to dream
So take a chance with me
My eyes and ears are open
To your precious heart
And if you want to leave
I’ll always step aside
But know I’m always here for you

You are the girl of my dreams
You make me complete
Falling in love again
Knock me off my feet
Going back to the start
When love came along
Getting all weak at the knees
Singing this song

All comments from YouTube:

@donnybenet

3y↑128

Hope you enjoyed the Live Experience- it certainly was a pleasure to make a real nice piece of art in the slop fest that was 2020! It’s now available on @youtube for all eternity. No cost- my gift to you 🎁 https://youtu.be/h0lbUZtM_EE

@jackstraw262

I fucking love these Alexander o smith joints man y’all are made for each other!

@tobyguillesser6043

Love you Donny - thanks for the gift

@carlospalacios1422

Mr. Experience, please come back soon to NYC .. hope see you soon...cheers

@dianahasty5969

Hello! Saw you in Wiesbaden! 12-08-22! It was sooo cool! I hope you come back! What does second supper mean? Maybe there is a translation in German! Hope to see you soon!!!!

@NickWeissMusic

2y↑142

I'm late to the Donny party, but I am most certainly on board. This is magic.

@jimmythebold589

2y↑11

i discovered him a couple weeks ago while tripping on LSD. hah

@radwizard

2y↑4

Lucky you! New music found with a decent crate of jams. I imagine he is singing too.... Kraughbin pitchfork concert here on youtube. That is who he is singing too. :)

@AdamPaul2222

24w↑6

Just jumped on myself!!! I’m never getting off… Or am i 😏

@leonardticsay8046

19w↑3

Party’s still going strong. Nobody’s clearing drinks or emptying ash trays yet.

@koonsickgreen6272

18w↑2

Day 5 for me

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@KlausSmooth

19w↑8

What i love so much about Donny is that he is hilarious but par excellence in quality. I generally dislike parody music or ironic music, there's too much of it nowadays, but the thing with Donny is that the line between "parody" and serious music is so blurred that you can only be impressed how fresh it is. While we have endless amount of "new 80s music" nothing really sounds 80s, everything is over the top, while Donny's music could pass as 80s pop suave songs any day. Everything from instrumentation, way of playing, VIDEOS, atmosphere... everything is pure quality. And that ending is amazing, Dario Argento vibes :)

@texaho

16w↑1

Eloquently stated.

@Labergemusic

14w

It's almost like the joke is the fact it's not... lol

@mmo5366

12w↑2

So true. At first I just couldn’t figure out whether it was parody or serious- felt like having a laugh, but the music was great and he was bloody nailing it. Then, I realised it was both at the same time, and in being so, as close to perfect as 80s music might get these days. We’re all having a great time, as Donny clearly is, so I’ve stopped questioning it in any way instead telling everyone to jump aboard :-D

@barthalen

4y↑402

Only a man like Donny would be ballsy enough to have a garlic-heavy dinner just before a date.

@TPBXDRicky420

4y↑11

LMAO

@Geckuno

4y↑14

That's also an insane amount of garlic

@elchazzio

3y↑52

He took a hit of mouth spray before he went in. This isn't Donny's first rodeo.

@ocellatus._

3y↑7

@elchazzio hahaha <3

@jackstraw262

2y↑9

Power move

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@gigo20

4y↑617

Can we get the rest of the music industry to start taking itself this seriously please?

@jumzbrugs9867

4y↑4

Let's start with real music first 😂

@MazBringsby

Hearing this song in the morning, made my day...

@stepanok

No. The music industry needs shi..tttt hip French guys to do the exactly the same thing to have huge success.......FFFF.ckkk it

@ghettostuntabulious

4y↑7

I see the comment went over a lot of people's heads, smh.

@Guitarisforgrins

4y↑1

@Negro of the Galaxy Indeed. The internet never fails.

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@scottkingentertains

13w↑1

I have plenty of heroes from the 20th century. But none from the 21st. Except Donny Benet.

@TIGERGUTS

4y↑391

I worship the bass line.

@ghettostuntabulious

4y↑16

right? that ending got me replaying it 50+x

@rayhanalmadini3631

4y↑6

Testify on 1:32

@blammo8208

SLAPPERS!

@Dari899

Agreed

@Dr.Quarex

3y↑4

I saw a comment on some other video about how Donny was someone's bass teacher in Australia, so his skills definitely check out, haha.

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@johnilliams6828

3y↑29

This song is criminally underrated.

@nickjackalson

2y↑101

that outro is straight up one of the best musical moments i've ever heard. i love how donny occasionally lifts the music out of the established '80s corniness and into genuinely emotionally evocative territory, it's like when you're hit by an unexpectedly sincere moment in like a comedy film. it's cool when parody/pastiche leans into something more weighty on occasion :)

@DavidMorley

2y↑10

Totally agree. It's absolutely wonderful.

@mayorofduckburg5189

2y↑6

Boom, you said it

@tarantulagirl

2y↑9

Wow you have just managed to express exactly what the song and outro does to me, but I couldn’t find the words.

@jackstraw262

2y↑4

3:37 to the moon

@arwenundomiel6761

2y↑4

What a beautiful comment ❤️

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@Dr.Quarex

2y↑32

There are at least three moments in this video when Donny's deadpan expressions, combined with just casually continuing the encounter despite it being incredibly obvious something is nightmarishly wrong, are absolutely hilarious. I love this man

@Safe-and-effective

20w↑4

The spaghetti slurp alone deserves an Oscar.

@bothatguyyoudontknow

22w↑2

The Don to play at the next Superbowl.

@adderon7476

13w

The True Detroit Lion!

@donnybenet

4y↑391

@MazBringsby

4y↑4

Lovely song...

@rebeccaverhoef6311

4y↑2

Does this song have....like a deeper meaning? Like awakening someone

@themaidofmiddleearth

Thx man. 😊

@xiphostos6431

I always understood "And get a week at Donny's Singin' this song"

@LeeTavMusic

21w

Man, your outro is wonderful. I couldn’t help think I’ve heard a similar chord sequence from something else… After a few weeks I’ve realised it’s the bridge in Gino Vannelli’s ‘Shame’ from the Inconsolable Man album. I won’t tell anyone… as no one’s heard of it 😭🙈. Love your music Donny 💙

@may-1148

4y↑22

This song feels so magical. Like something you hear in a dream and then can’t remember when you wake up ♥️

@nolovebeegees1183

4y↑289

This premieres in 5 hours. 100's of Babies named Donny will premiere in 9 months.

@nicholasshankin7131

2y↑17

WHAT AN ARTIST. Literally everything this guy touches is brilliant. HIs music, his videos, everything.

@nataliasoares225

2y↑11

That moment when you discover an artist that makes such perfect music is the best moment ever. Became instant fan.

@romainbruy6165

3y↑2

Garlic saves lives. That's what Donny taught me. Thx

@Marv_0815

4y↑94

“Satisfaction guaranteed“ The Don never disappoints.

@kek107

24w↑3

This is the song that hooked me to Donny Benét vibes. 🔥

@MyloValailo

4y↑29

Man, the outro is really something else

@garrett6866

2y↑1

The don isn't just a man... he is a vibe. #realjamesbond

@juanticimo

4y↑45

Papa Don hitting us with another face melter.

@nameisnotrelevant

Melting into many liquids at the moment. Good catch

@JP-mb2pk

✨

@oYnaVor

4y↑26

the bass line in the end

Just Fantastic!

@adderon7476

13w

Immortal lover. Immortal tune. Take a bite!

@chandrar.3101

16w↑1

Okay, this was absolutely brilliant.

@buckyohare4341

12w

Donny doesn't miss

@LandsLife

4y↑56

Donny, I don't know if you'll ever see this. But I want you to know I work at a dealership and I whistle this almost 4 times a day, ESPECIALLY walking through the shop where it echoes and sounds just like the song. Oh and the feature you did back in the day "Charlottes web" is my morning alarm clock tone. Congrats on making it bud, hope to see and hear more catchy stuff. Love from Houston Texas.

@fremenondesand3896

15w

There's no such thing as a perfect song but I keep coming back here to listen to this. So thanks for making this.

@jamesragsdale3069

1y↑13

This is gold. The track is so amazing, but the video is SOOOO great! Love ya man, thank you!

@toddbrittain1060

23w↑1

Donny at his best.

@andris_csizma

4y↑56

The extended version of the outro should be alone a new release! I would love to hear that!!!

@Nixo66

4y↑9

Don's outros are like separate songs almost, I remember them separate from the song they are in. One of the greats

@andris_csizma

4y↑5

@ian wood same with me! Sometimes I just play one of the outros :) a Don mix containing all of them would be super cool too!

@chaykuh

4y↑4

It's the climax of the story. Part of what makes it great is that we're only given a minute of it.

@EggBastion

like the last thirty seconds of Radioheads Optimistic
always never

@highestpoint574

4y↑16

The bass rift👍 is the climax.. love the extended riff on the vid.
muy bien compadre 🎸

@andrebitoff3726

3y↑1

Whistle completes the tune.

@graphicbrew

19w

That big garlic smash was everything.

@mariamarks1183

2y↑8

Love , love & love. The live version of this song with the sax's interlude is euphoric. Mr Benet's music while driving at night takes you to wonderful destinations.

@theothertonydutch

Hello to all other Donnoisseurs from the Netherlands!

@Czernobog

hands down the music is top notch , but godamn the cinematography of these is worthy of a proper movie

@CarbonatedTurtle

4y↑34

It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday and being able to chauffeur you around. Your show was an amazing time and I can't wait to see you the next time you come to town. Thanks again for putting the LPs aside!

@vyoletrose3218

4y↑1

Carbonated Turtle You lucky Turtle! 🐢

@radwizard

4y↑2

Funky Basslines like this are the girl of my dream!

@LENOVOPRODUCER

4y↑1

Indeed. What a beauty !
LNP

@lines374

4y↑4

that bassline when he was biten, stunning!!!!

@mmo5366

15w↑1

A true gentlemen, all the way. 🧛‍♂️🧛🧛‍♀️

@Usualeclectic

4y↑12

Streaming this on my 1981 Yahama R-900 with my baby advents ...so smooth Don—thx—such a G

@curtis5799

Donny's music belongs on the voyager space probe. Every album.

@darrylkassle361

Donny Benetton- MUSIC MAFIA DON!!! Whacking that love beat!!!

@petermessenger501

30w

its nice when they write sincere parts selflessly because they;re honest

@mikenye1519

4y↑33

I love this track. I love garlicy pasta sauce. I love vampire Donny.

@The_Plump

1y↑2

We need a return to more bass line driven music.

@juncojudd417

The way she looked you up and down. Us guys do it too but we're subtle with it. She just did it.

@joeburrow9284

4y↑20

Knew in the first ten seconds it was a banger

@sidepresang5771

2y↑7

3:15 and on is profoundly good. Such an underrated piece of music. Never thought I'd hear medieval funk, but that's now a vibe I crave.

@Phaleel

4y↑7

Donny, I just found you last night.

I love your style of humor. Far more common in Australia and hardly well received here in the US; I practice it here and it doesn't help me all that much...

Your music I would have expected to be less inspired and more comedic. It's brilliant! I have played this song at least 20 times today. The endings popping bass line is incredible!

Dude, don't stop! This is exactly what the World needs.

@beefeaters0113

4y↑8

Hey Donny, ... The bridge at 3:16 is a DREAM!.... WOW!... Soooo smooth breakdown and harmonically ultimate!.... Damn you great! Keep it up! YOU ARE A TRUE ARTIST.... 80'S RULES! GREETINGS FROM GERMANY!

@carlosbrinkmannsaxo5719

watching and listening to it for the 136th time. a Masterpiece

@internettehnolog

4y↑45

There are 2 types of good music: Donny Bennett ... Others

@zappa0088

4y↑3

The outro bass is 👌

@diegoacosta2366

Exactamente ❤️

@BillyBobLazar

23w↑1

Man I love this video. Great song and hilarious acting.

@nickfrench7372

4y↑4

Feels like the 80,s style music has started for me again. Very nice,,lovely,,relaxing music.

@Yt-jc5sj

13w

Genuinely heartwarming in a weird way at the end. I didn't expect that! awesome

@soda_king

4y↑3

Been in recovery from covid .this came out right as i came outta the worst of it ...to the girl of my dreams... damn daisy thanks for saving my life.

@drgonzosfear

1y↑2

Decided to excersize,eat healthy and went on anti depressants, a month or two in I was hiking and this just came out and I’ll never forget how fucking good I felt in that moment. Thanks don.

@BixbySnyder209

22w

Special music for special parties !

@CeeLoGreen666

the don kills it once again. Big Bad Donny bo bonny slays the competition

@charlesmulhern3349

Donny, I love ya. You’re a genius, man. Beautiful genius.

@Axolotl_Mischief

18w

Came for the egg skirt, stayed for the basslines 🤘

@mayorofduckburg5189

2y↑1

The music and the video are both so excellent. Most can barely even get one right

@tonypotter9578

3y↑1

Donny, I’m your biggest Fang!

@tonypotter9578

Fang you for your great music 👏🏼

@iversaxe1990

4y↑12

In Donny We Trust! Love from Norway!

@aratrevino4607

4y↑12

Automatically added to my top favorite songs ever. So adorable, thanks for this beautiful musical gift, Donny! ♥️😚

@matejhukel5843

Slovakia misses you Donn😭🇸🇰

@bretzhell333

Un personnage atypique + une voix sensuelle = Un mélange terrible

@ongemakkelijkegladjakker

4y↑7

The man, the myth, the legend... The Don!

@mdugan1990

4y↑8

I wish i could go back in time and have my first dance with my Wife to this song.

@lucaswentworth7684

4y↑1

Papa Don. Preach. I'm in trouble deep...

@KiwiRamen

4y↑3

I can't believe I've been missing out on this dude all these years. Better late than never I suppose.

@yuvalgarty617

When I grow up, I wanna be just like Donny Benét

@lukemtl9656

24w

Timing the beat drop with that garlic smash, what a great sequence!

@ashiola

4y↑3

Ah Donny, I've said it before. Gold. Everything you touch!

@ShlomoRubinstein

4y↑6

“Experienced Lover“ Donny, oh Donny 😎 You naughty boy! 😏

@Darth_Revan25

4y↑23

Yet another absolute classic! 🤩 Love the music video. His sense of humour is next to none! Hahahaha. Love this song! 😁

@DomChavez-rq1xt

19w

Donny got the drip

@iamsevaivanov

This short movie is a gorgeous creation!

@ELABrust

19w↑1

I know a true musician when I fucking see one.

@jwhite3199

My favourite Donny Song, a story and an aphrodisiac all wound up into one

@maryannasavych4275

52w↑2

Love your vibes from the first melody and can't stop❤❤❤

@dicrylium-2868

4y↑37

The Master Is Back.

@denmun9722

2y↑1

I hope Donny continues to explore this darker alley of his genius

@scottieray

4y↑2

Honestly, I love the confidence in the video. Really, it's all you need. You can be a poster boy and be left standing alone at the end of the party if you ain't got that.

@WalterdasTrevas

13w

GOD!

@everett7903

That bass at the end is off the chain.

@tonyrandall3146

life lesson from Mr Experience.

@jsjeges

2y↑3

Donny! can we please get a whole version of this on the harpsichord like at the end? its soo good. ❤

@tarantulagirl

2y↑3

This song is everything. The bass line from 3:38 is everything. This song is a gift.

@chaddeez8446

17w↑1

Our generation's Phil Collins

@varazgharakhanian

4y↑2

You can take away any single element music, lyrics, storyline, video... yet you still end up with a stunning masterpiece. Well done Sir

@ariesdelfuego

4y↑4

I see Donny Benet. I click like.

@carlosmunozmarin499

4y↑2

Papa Don ALWAYS deliver.

@fat3247

thank you for existing Donny ...

@NickWeissMusic

2y↑1

I would describe the bass tone on this song as lobster butter, swirling in a champagne flute.

@chaylockyer5395

The garlic smash drum sync is perfect

@CorporalDanLives

4y↑9

2:13 DAMN SMOOTH

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