Benét's father loved classical music and inspired an interest in music in his son. By his teens, Eric had formed a vocal group with his sister and cousin called "Benét." The group released a self-titled album in 1992 that sold 70,000 copies.
Also in 1992, Benét's girlfriend, Tami Stauff, gave birth to a daughter they named India. The couple's happiness was short-lived when 25-year old Tami was killed in a car accident on April 24, 1993.
In 1994, Benét signed with Warner Bros. Records, releasing his solo debut album, True to Myself, in fall (1996). His next album, A Day in the Life, was released in 1999; its first single, "Georgy Porgy (featuring Faith Evans)" received significant airplay, but the second single, "Spend My Life With You (featuring Tamia)", became a smash hit. "Spend My Life With You" rose to number one on the American R&B charts, was certified gold, and nominated for a 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. The album, A Day In The Life also won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male. Benét also recorded for Earth, Wind, and Fire's 30th anniversary CD.
Benét has also been active as an actor; he had a recurring role on the television program For Your Love (1998 - 2002). He made his film debut in Glitter (2001).
Better And Better
Eric Benét Lyrics
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ثم التفت وشفت ما حولك أحد
هذا أنا من كثر ما فكرت فيك
ناديت لك والكل منا في بلد .
يكفي . إلى هنا وما أقدر
اوله عليك أكثر .
من الوله كني . طفل نسى يكبر!
يحبك بإحساس . يكفي قلوب الناس!
من علمك صوت المطر كيف احتريك
ولا المطر ما جاب لي طاري ابد
كم قلت لك في غيبتك وش كثر
ابيك اشتقت لك تقول لي وانا بعد
عود للموعد اللي زل . لك في عيوني ظل
مشتاقه عيوني والشوق ماله حل
ما ظل فيه اشواق . انا اخر العشاق
The lyrics of Eric Benét's "Better And Better" are in Arabic and English, and the song is a love letter to someone who the artist longs for. In the first verse, Benét describes how he is constantly thinking of the person he loves, and how he longs to be near them. He laments that he can't be there for them when they need him, and expresses his fear that they may be alone and unprotected. The chorus expresses his desire for their love to grow stronger and for them to be closer together.
In the second verse, Benét describes how he has been waiting for the person he loves, and how he has been anticipating their return. He speaks of how he longs to hear their voice and how they bring joy into his life. He expresses his longing for them to be back in his arms, and how he wants to feel the passion and love that they share.
Line by Line Meaning
لو يوم احد في وحدتك نادى عليك
If one day someone called out to you while you were alone
ثم التفت وشفت ما حولك أحد
And you turned to see that no one was around
هذا أنا من كثر ما فكرت فيك
This is me, from thinking about you so much
ناديت لك والكل منا في بلد .
I called out to you, and everyone heard me.
يكفي . إلى هنا وما أقدر
Enough. Until here, and I can't go any further.
اوله عليك أكثر .
It's mostly your fault.
من الوله كني . طفل نسى يكبر!
I'm like a child who forgot to grow up due to being infatuated.
يحبك بإحساس . يكفي قلوب الناس!
He loves you with a feeling that is enough to move people's hearts!
من علمك صوت المطر كيف احتريك
Who taught you how to make the sound of rain waiting for you?
ولا المطر ما جاب لي طاري ابد
Or maybe the rain didn't bring me any news at all.
كم قلت لك في غيبتك وش كثر
How many times did I tell you in your absence how much I miss you?
ابيك اشتقت لك تقول لي وانا بعد
I miss you, tell me you miss me too.
عود للموعد اللي زل . لك في عيوني ظل
Come back to our meeting place, where you left a shadow in my eyes.
مشتاقه عيوني والشوق ماله حل
My eyes are longing and there's no cure for this yearning.
ما ظل فيه اشواق . انا اخر العشاق
Nothing remains but our longings. I'm the last of the lovers.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.