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).
I'll be there
Eric Benét Lyrics
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Could I ever be untrue?
Naw baby
Could I fade away
Find somebody new?
Naw baby
I'm always coming home to you
[Chorus]
I'll be there for you
Oh baby I'll be waiting around for you
I'll be there for you oh baby I
I'll be there for you
Could a summer breeze
Compare when you're in view?
Naw baby
Could anything or anybody
Thrill me like you do
Naw baby
So you'll never have to wonder
I commit my love to you
[Chorus]
[Solo]
Listen to me, though this road gets long and weary
Girl it always leads to you
[Chorus out]
In Eric Benet's song "I'll Be There," the singer reassures his partner that he will always be there for her, no matter how far away he may be. The lyrics are filled with promises of loyalty and devotion, as the singer declares that he could never be untrue or find anyone else. He compares his love to a summer breeze that cannot compare to being in his partner's presence, and he assures her that he will always come home to her, no matter how long and weary the road may be.
These lyrics are a testament to the power of love and the lengths that people will go to in order to stay faithful and committed to their partners. The song radiates with warmth and sincerity as the singer pledges his love and devotion to his partner. It's a beautiful love song that is both timeless and universal in its message about the strength and endurance of true love.
The song was released in 2005 and quickly became a hit, reaching the top 10 on the Adult R&B charts. It was one of the standout tracks on Benet's album "Hurricane," which received widespread critical acclaim. The song's success helped to solidify Benet's reputation as one of the most talented R&B singers of his generation.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm far away
Even when I'm separated from you by a great distance
Could I ever be untrue?
Would I ever be disloyal or unfaithful to you?
Naw baby
No, I would never
Could I fade away, Find somebody new?
Would I lose interest in you and pursue a new relationship?
Naw baby
No, I would never
Though this road gets long and weary, I'm always coming home to you
Even though this journey may be difficult and tiring, I will always return to you
I'll be there for you, Oh baby I'll be waiting around for you
I will always be available for you, and I will wait for you patiently
I'll be there for you oh baby I, I'll be there for you
I will be there for you no matter what, and I will support you
Could a summer breeze compare when you're in view?
Is there anything as refreshing as being in your presence, even a summer breeze?
Naw baby
No, there isn't
Could anything or anybody thrill me like you do?
Is there anything or anyone else who can excite me like you do?
Naw baby
No, there isn't
So you'll never have to wonder, I commit my love to you
You will never have to question my devotion to you because I promise to love you always
Listen to me, though this road gets long and weary, Girl it always leads to you
Pay attention to me, even though our journey together may be difficult and tiresome, it will always lead me back to you
Chorus out
The chorus repeats until the end of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: INGOLDSBY, NASH, VITALIE, WILLIAM D. NASH, KIM NASH, LEWIS J. ANDERSON
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