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).
Never Want To Live Without You
Eric Benét Lyrics
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I used to come and go no thought of what I left behind
But now somehow I've grown to see the world through brand new eyes
A better world that you've shown to me
When you were gone
Felt like the stars were pointless to shine
And my days dragged on
Without a cause or reason to find babe
I'm just a lonely waste of time
That should be spent with you faithfully
[Chorus]
So I never wanna live without you
Never gonna live without you
I never wanna live without you
Never wanna live
Cause you're the biggest part of my life
All of my world is built around you
Never make it through without you
All the love you bring to me
I was blind
Such a fool but now I see darling
Just hold my hand
Wherever we are just hold me
And now the second chance to start a life and family
I thank the Lord and you for this gift to me
So I never wanna live without you baby (I'll never live without you babe)
Never gonna live to doubt you (never live to doubt your love)
No I never wanna live without you baby (oh no)
Never wanna live without the biggest part of my life
Wanna build my world around you baby (wanna build my world)
Never make it through without you
All the love you bring to me
Thank you for the love
When you knew I was wrong
Thank you for the chance
To run back to your arms
Where I belong
I don't need to see
Who is there on the other side
Cause you are my love
My life
Until the day I die
[Chorus]
The song Never Want To Live Without You by Eric Benet is a powerful love song about a man who has finally found true love, which has changed him completely. The opening lines of the song "I'm known to have a heart that love couldn't find/I used to come and go no thought of what I left behind" describe how the man used to live a careless and reckless life, never caring about the impact his actions had on others. However, since he has found his true love, he has started to view the world through "brand new eyes," and he has discovered a better, more fulfilling way of living.
The chorus of the song, "So I never wanna live without you/Never gonna live without you/I never wanna live without you/Never wanna live/Cause you're the biggest part of my life/All of my world is built around you," shows just how much the man's love has transformed him. He now recognizes that he cannot live without his partner, and that his entire world revolves around her. This represents a complete shift in his perspective from the careless, carefree person he used to be.
The final verse of the song, "Thank you for the love/When you knew I was wrong/Thank you for the chance/To run back to your arms/Where I belong," is a tribute to the man's partner, who has shown him unconditional love and has given him a second chance, even when he did not deserve it. The song ends with the man proclaiming his undying love for her, and his determination to never let her go.
Overall, Never Want To Live Without You is a powerful and emotional love song that expresses the transformative power of unconditional love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm known to have a heart that love couldn't find
People usually can't love me for who I am.
I used to come and go no thought of what I left behind
I had no regard for the consequences of my actions.
But now somehow I've grown to see the world through brand new eyes
You've shown me the beauty of the world, and I appreciate it more now.
A better world that you've shown to me
You have enlightened me to a better life.
When you were gone
I felt lost without you.
Felt like the stars were pointless to shine
Without you, nothing seemed as beautiful or valuable.
And my days dragged on
Days were just passing by without any purpose or motivation.
Without a cause or reason to find babe
Without you, there was no motivation or purpose in life.
I'm on my own
Without you, I feel lost and helpless.
I'm just a lonely waste of time
Without you, my life would be empty and meaningless.
That should be spent with you faithfully
My life should be spent with you, and I'm committed to you.
So I never wanna live without you
I don't want to live without you by my side.
Never gonna live without you
I can't imagine living apart from you.
Cause you're the biggest part of my life
You mean everything to me.
All of my world is built around you
My entire life revolves around you.
Never make it through without you
I cannot survive without you.
All the love you bring to me
The love you give me is everything.
I was blind
I was ignorant before meeting you.
Such a fool but now I see darling
I was foolish before you opened my eyes.
Just hold my hand
I need you to hold me.
Wherever we are just hold me
I need your love no matter where we are.
And now the second chance to start a life and family
I'm grateful for the opportunity to share a life and family with you.
I thank the Lord and you for this gift to me
I am thankful to God and you for this great gift.
Never gonna live to doubt you
I will never doubt your love for me.
Wanna build my world around you baby
I want to create a life together with you.
Thank you for the love
Thank you for showering me with love.
When you knew I was wrong
Thank you for continuing to love me despite my shortcomings.
Thank you for the chance
Thank you for giving me a second chance.
To run back to your arms
To come back to you and your love.
Where I belong
I belong with you.
I don't need to see
I don't need anyone else.
Who is there on the other side
I'm happy with just you.
Cause you are my love
You are the one I love.
My life
You are my life.
Until the day I die
I will love you until the end of time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC BENET JORDAN, GEORGE T. JR. NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@colettebyfield195
Love how they showed a beautiful simple story of a couple getting married in a simple way and rejoicing over those exciting "first moments". Very very touching!
@russelljohnson2008
Amazing... Why this man is not given the respect due him is beyond me.
@sparx180
+russelljohnson2008 Halle Berry ruined this man's career. She cannot keep a man so it has to be her.
@carebear433
+Chloe wilson it is the proofs in the pudding.my cousin's friend was one of eric's good friends. Says she's nuts foreal.
@thalease10
THIS DUDE CAN SING!
@daksnadaks6499
Of course!
@anthonywilliams5815
You're right he sung the mess out that song !!!!! Wow !!!!
@ricknelson1637
Yesss🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
@reginawatson5021
My wedding party is going to walk down the aisle to this song when I get married👰🏽♀️💍🤵🏽♂️
@wshelby83
Those who get to experience this type of love are so so blessed man