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).
Georgy Porgy
Eric Benét Lyrics
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It's not your situation
I just need contemplation over you (over you)
I'm not so systematic
It's just that I'm an addict for your love
Yeah (oh)
I'm the only one that holds you
Never should have told you
I'm the only one that holds you (no, no)
I never ever should have told you, you're my only world
Just think how long I've known you
It's wrong for me to own you
Lock and key (lock and key)
It's really not confusin'
I'm just the young illusion
Can't you see?
Oh yeah
I'm the only one that holds you (no, no)
I never ever should have told you, you're my only girl
Never should have told me
I'm the only one that holds you (yeah yeah)
I never ever should have told you, you're my only world
(No oh, no)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie (oh yeah)
Kissed the girls and make them cry (kissed the girl)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and make them cry (I made them cry girl)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie (yeah, yeah)
Kissed the girls and make them cry (kissed the girl)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls, yeah
Oh
Ooh kissed the girls hmm
Lala lala lala
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
It's not your situation
I just need contemplation over you (over you)
Yes I do yeah
I'm not so systematic
It's just that I'm an addict for your love
Baby
I'm the only one that holds you, no
I never ever should have told you, you're my only girl
I never should have told you
I'm the only one that holds you
I never ever should have told you, you're my only world
(Never, never, never)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and make them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and make them cry (make them cry, yeah, yeah)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and make them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls
Why you wanna make them cry
Oh make them cry, no, oh
Oh!
Why?
Kissed the girls
Why you wanna
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie (make them cry)
Kissed the girls and make them cry (make them cry)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie (yeah)
Kissed the girls and make them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie (make them cry)
Kissed the girls and make them cry (then say goodbye)
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls, yeah
Yeah, ooh
The lyrics to Eric Benet's song "Georgy Porgy" explore the feelings of a man who is deeply in love with a woman but recognizes the depth of his addiction to her. He laments that he's the only one who understands and holds her, and he should never have told her that she is his only world. The song's chorus references the familiar nursery rhyme of Georgy Porgy, who kissed the girls and made them cry. This repetition suggests that the singer is aware of his potential to hurt the woman he loves.
The lyrics indicate that the man's passion for the woman is all-consuming but ultimately harmful. It's a cautionary tale about how easy it can be to get swept up in love to the point where a person's judgment is clouded. The repetition of the chorus seems to act as an ironic commentary on the singer's situation. He struggles with his love for this woman, recognizing its addictive nature and potential to hurt her.
Overall, "Georgy Porgy" is a song that reflects the intensity and confusion that can come with love. It explores the darker side of passion, showing how easily it can become destructive when not examined carefully.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not your situation
Your personal circumstances are not the reason why I'm thinking about you
I just need contemplation over you (over you)
I just need to think about you in depth
I'm not so systematic
I'm not very organized when it comes to this
It's just that I'm an addict for your love
I just can't get enough of your love
I'm the only one that holds you
I'm the only one who has you in my heart
I never ever should have told you, you're my only girl
It was a mistake to say that you are the only one I love
Just think how long I've known you
Just think about how long we have known each other
It's wrong for me to own you
It's not right for me to possess you
Lock and key (lock and key)
Keeping you secure and hidden away (like a valuable object)
It's really not confusin'
It's not as complicated as it may seem
I'm just the young illusion
I'm just a young person who is not mature enough to handle love
Can't you see?
Don't you understand?
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Referring to a nursery rhyme character who kisses girls
Kissed the girls and make them cry (kissed the girl)
He kissed the girls and broke their hearts
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Paich
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