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).
Take It
Eric Benét Lyrics
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You got a vibe on your... sex appeal overlord, it's kinda special baby
I wanna give you all I got, I be lying to say I not, I've been intimidated
You're doing more than the most, living high coast to coast
I'm still trying to make it, yeah
I don't really need a man scared to take control, I'm scared baby
He gotta just tell me how it's gonna be, how it's gonna be
Cause if you want what's real, you gotta come for real
I don't know what I need to do but I sure wanna get with you
Come and take it if you want it, I really really wanna take it
Strong and tender, finest hair, gotta have you for myself
Come and take it if you want it
Oh you'll be so surprised that many men just pass me by
They think I'm spoken for
Or at times my success makes them feel less about themselves
So they want out my door
As you can tell I'm a queen, nobody needs to rescue me
So don't get me wrong, no
But if you're down for a try, if you can stimulate my mind, give the girl a call
I don't really need a man scared to take control, I'm scared baby
He gotta just tell me how it's gonna be, how it's gonna be
If you can't step up boy, you better just step out
Cause if you want what's real, you gotta come for real
I don't know if you feel it, but I'm surely thigging you
Come and take it If you want it, all I need to hear baby
And I don't know if I'm out of line, but do I need to make your mind
Come and take it if you want it,
I don't know what I need to do, but I'm trying to get with you
Come and take it if you want it, I'm tryin I'm tryin to come and get
Strong and tender, finest hair, gotta have you for myself
Come and take it if you want it, yeah babe
I've been watching every move you make and gain you fave
Gain my place, I've been hanging on all the words you say to get you babe
You wanna get it baby? I don't wanna have to wait no more to make that call
I'm coming over girl, let me take it girl, all night long
It's that how you feel, I've been watching every move you make and gain you place
I got this real
I'm hanging onto every word you say to get you babe
I don't wanna have to wait no more to make that call
That's how you feel
I'm coming over girl, let me take it girl, all night long
I ain't looking for a man scared to take control, I'm scared baby
He gotta just tell me how it's gonna be, how it's gonna be
I'm a tell you girl
If you can't step up boy, you better just step out
I know what you need baby
Cause if you want what's real, you gotta come for real
I don't know if you feel it, but I'm surely thigging you
Come and take it If you want it, all I need to hear baby
And I don't know if I'm out of line, but do I need to make your mind
Come and take it if you want it,
I don't know what I need to do, but I'm trying to get with you
Come and take it if you want it, come on and take it
Strong and tender, finest hair, gotta have you for myself
Come and take it if you want it, yeah babe
Are you thinking what I mean?
I really do
Get on the point man
I see you think that you can just come and take it
You're the queen, I know what you need.
Do you mean that?
You know what I mean, I got what you need, yes I do
You can try to be my babe, come on take it, take it babe
You just know I'm a quest
Do you know I'm a queen?
I said do you know I'm a queen?
"Take It" is a song by American singer Eric Benét, released in 2001. The song is about a woman who is not interested in a man who is scared to take control. The woman in question thinks that many men just pass her by because they think she's spoken for or because her success makes them feel less about themselves. However, she wants a man who is confident, who can stimulate her mind, and is not afraid to take control.
The song opens with the confession of Eric Benét that his mind has been a mess ever since he met the girl. He praises the girl for her sex appeal and special vibe. He admits that he is intimidated by her because she's doing more than the most, living high coast to coast, while he's still trying to make it. The girl wants a man who can take control and is not scared to do so. She wants someone who can stimulate her mind, and she makes it clear that if a man can't step up, then he better just step out. Eric Benét confesses that he's been watching her every move and hanging on every word she says to get her.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl it's time I confess that my mind's been a mess, since I met you lady
I need to open up to you because ever since I met you, I can't stop thinking about you
You got a vibe on your... sex appeal overlord, it's kinda special baby
Your sex appeal is powerful and unique, it's one of a kind
I wanna give you all I got, I be lying to say I not, I've been intimidated
I'm intimidated by you, but I still want to give you everything I have
You're doing more than the most, living high coast to coast, I'm still trying to make it, yeah
You're living life to the fullest, while I'm still trying to achieve my dreams
I don't really need a man scared to take control, I'm scared baby
I don't want a man who is not confident in taking charge, but I'm scared myself
He gotta just tell me how it's gonna be, how it's gonna be
He needs to be clear and direct with me about his intentions and plans
If you can't step up boy, you better just step out, Cause if you want what's real, you gotta come for real
If you can't be serious and pursue me with real intention, then you should leave me alone
I've been watching every move you make and gain you fave
I've been paying close attention to you and cheering for you
They think I'm spoken for, Or at times my success makes them feel less about themselves, So they want out my door
Some men assume I'm already taken or feel insecure about themselves in comparison to me
As you can tell I'm a queen, nobody needs to rescue me, So don't get me wrong, no
I am a strong and powerful woman who doesn't need anyone to save me, so don't misunderstand my intentions
If you're down for a try, if you can stimulate my mind, give the girl a call
If you're willing to give it a shot and challenge me intellectually, then you should call me
I'm coming over girl, let me take it girl, all night long, It's that how you feel
I'm willing to come over and be with you all night long, is that what you want?
I ain't looking for a man scared to take control, I'm scared baby, He gotta just tell me how it's gonna be, how it's gonna be
I don't want a man who is not confident in taking charge, but at the same time, he needs to communicate clearly with me about his plans
I don't know what I need to do, but I'm trying to get with you, Come and take it if you want it
I'm not sure what to do, but I know I want to be with you, so if you're interested, take this opportunity
Strong and tender, finest hair, gotta have you for myself
You have a combination of strength and tenderness, with beautiful hair, and I want you to be mine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music
Written by: AFTON JOHNSON, ERIC BENET JORDAN, GEORGE T. JR. NASH, JOHN MCVICKER, MICAH SHAW
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