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).
Spend My Life With You
Eric Benét Lyrics
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La la la la la la
Yeah-yeah
Ooh-ooh, yeah
I never knew such a day could come
And I never knew such a love could be inside of one
And I never knew what my life was for
I never knew 'til I looked in your eyes (no, baby)
I wasn't incomplete 'til the day you walked into my life (mm, hm)
And I never knew that my heart could feel so precious and pure
One love so real
Can I just see you every morning (every morning, baby)
When I open my eyes
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me every night (and every day)
Can we just feel this way together 'til the end of all time (together, always)
(Can I just spend my life) Can I just spend my life with you? (With you)
Now baby, the days and the weeks and the years will roll by
But nothing will change the love inside of you and I
And baby, I'll never find any words that could explain
Just how much my heart, my life, my soul you've changed
Can you run to these open arms when no one else understands (when no one else understands)
Can we tell God and the whole world (can we tell God)
I'm your woman and you're my man? (That you're my man?)
Can you just feel how much I love you with one touch of my hand? (Ooh, babe)
Can I just spend my life with you? (Ooh)
No touch has ever felt so wonderful (you are incredible)
And no deeper love I've never known (I'll never let you go)
I swear this love is true (now and forever to you)
Only for you (to you, oh, oh)
Can I just see you every morning when I open my eyes? (My eyes)
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me (feel your heart beating next to every day and every night)
Every night
Can we just feel this way together
'Til the end of all time
Can I just spend my life with you? (And ooh, baby)
Can you run to these open arms
When no one else understands? (No one else understands)
Can we tell God and the whole world
You're my woman, and you're my man? (I'm your man)
Can't you just feel how much I love you (how much I love you)
With one touch of my hand
Can I just spend my life with you? (Spend my life, yes, I will)
Can I just spend my life with you?
(Forever here with you)
Can I just spend my life with you?
Can I just see you every morning when I open my eyes?
Ooh
The lyrics of Eric Benet's song "Spend My Life With You" express the emotions of finding true love and committing to staying with that person for the rest of one's life. The opening lines of "Oh oh, Um oh, La la la, Oh yeah" set the tone of the song, conveying the excitement and joy that the singer feels when they think about their significant other.
The first verse expresses the singer's disbelief that they could ever find such a love, and how they now know their purpose in life because of the other person. The chorus is a plea to spend every moment together, to wake up every morning and see each other's faces, to sleep side by side every night, and to feel the same way for each other till the end of time. The second verse talks about how love can withstand the passage of time and how the bond between them will not be affected by it.
The bridge of the song highlights the depth and intensity of the feelings the singer has for their loved one. They ask if their significant other can run to them when the world turns against them, and if they can proclaim their love for each other to the world and to God. The singer wants to touch their loved one to convey just how much they love them and to spend their entire life basking in the warmth of this love.
Overall, the song is an ode to deep-felt, enduring love that is characterized by devotion, passion, and a desire to stay together through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew such a day could come
I never thought I would find a love like this
And I never knew such a love could be inside of one
I never knew that someone could love me so much
And I never knew what my life was for
Before I met you, I didn't know my purpose in life
But now that you're here I know for sure
Since meeting you, I know that my purpose is to love and be loved by you
I never knew til I looked in your eyes
I didn't know what true love was until I saw it in your eyes
I was incomplete til the day you walked into my life
I felt incomplete before you came into my life
And I never knew that my heart could feel so precious and pure
I never knew my heart could feel so full and pure until I met you
One love so real, real
Our love is incredibly real and strong
Can I just see you every morning when I open my eyes
I want to wake up to your face every morning
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me every night
I want to fall asleep with you next to me every night
Can we just feel this way together til the end of all time
I want to love you forever
Can I just spend my life with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you
But nothing will change the love inside of you and I
Our love will never change or fade away
And baby I'll never find any words that could explain
I can't find the words to describe how much I love you
Just how much my heart, my life, my soul you've changed
You have changed my heart, my life, and my soul for the better
Can you run to these open arms when no one else understands
I want to be there for you when no one else is
Can we tell God and the whole world I'm your woman and you're my man
I want to show the world that we belong to each other
Can you just feel how much I love you with one touch of my hand
I want you to feel my love every time we touch
Can I just spend my life with you
I want to spend forever with you
No touch has ever felt so wonderful
Your touch is the best feeling in the world
Not a deeper love I've ever known
I've never loved anyone as deeply as I love you
I swear this love is true
I promise that my love for you is true
Now and forever to you, oh, oh
My love for you will last forever
Can I just spend my life with you (forever here with you)
I want to spend forever with you by my side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Benet, Demonte Posey, George Nash
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AuthorStephanieLahart
My husband just sent me a text with this link. 21 plus years later, and he still LOVES me with all of his heart and soul. He's SO good to me! I'm so grateful for his love, commitment, and dedication to our marriage. I thank God for him... He's a rare one, indeed ❤️
@cheryllmyers2627
My son
@encouragingthesaints
Beautiful ❤
@mississippi_hardhead5597
I love this song me ND my girl been together 2year already
@anniacopeland8321
I wish this for me so BAD 🥰NEVER experienced true love. Hopefully 🤞🏾 one day
@Pricelessdiamond28
❤️
@papamoe8
I found the love of my life 13 years ago. However, anger and my need for control destroyed the love God had blessed us with. My life has been ripped apart because of my lack of understanding of what it was to be a man and love with respect, kindness, gentleness and without being selfish. I have given all my flaws to the one who can make all things right. I have asked him to come into my life, heal and transform me into the man he always intended me to be. The man my wife deserved, and the father my sons needed. God is the only one that make a way. My trust is in him for he is becoming the change in me I could not make in myself. If you are out there and you feel all hope is lost, don’t give up. Cry out to him and he will meet you where you are, pick you up and hold you in his arms. There is peace everlasting in his presence and his love will always find a way. Yield unto his will over you life and know that he is making a way for you today. God is making a way for me today, and one day, in his time, his will be done. Amen! Trust the process and he will see you through.
@FireBride
Praying for you please pray for my husband David to get a tender heart too. God bless you man of God!!
@Lisaclack7799
If everyone could come into this revelation
@AmandaBlakeeagleEyes24
Amen... indeed. I cried out too, then suddenly an amazing man of God found me and he has promised to love me forever and always . Soon to be married. Trust and faith in God indeed . God knows best