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).
Where Does The Love Go
Eric Benét Lyrics
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But your truth and mine ain't the same
So I'll write the words into my heart
For the chapter that bears your name
How could people go from a feeling that words can't describe
To a place of not even caring if I'm even alive
The love that we shared, did it fade into nothing
After all the dreams that we had did it vanish completely
Where does the love go
Where does the love go
They say that love is a timeless energy, it never dies it just changes form
But it when it changed from the shape of you and me it took the shape of a raging storm
I'm not asking for second chances
I just want you to see
Until you take a look at yourself girl
You could never be free
The love that we shared, did it fade into nothing
Where does the love go
After all the dreams that we had did it vanish completely
Where does the love go?
The love that we shared, did it fade into nothing
Where does the love go
After all the dreams that we had did it vanish completely
Where does love go?
When it dissipates does it turn to hate
If you see me on the street, would you talk to me
For the sake of love, ain't worth it babe?
How could people go from a feeling that words can't describe
To a place of not even caring if I'm even alive
The love that we shared, did it fade into nothing
Where does the love go
After all the dreams that we had did it vanish completely
Where does the love go
The love that we shared, does it fade into nothing
Where does the love go
After all the dreams that we had does it vanish completely
Where does love go
The love that we shared
Where does the love go
Where does the love go
The lyrics to Eric Benét's song "Where Does The Love Go" are about a relationship that has ended and the confusion that comes after. The singer speaks about how he and his former partner could tell the story of their relationship's demise, but they would have different truths. He chooses to internalize his feelings and writes about it in his heart. He wonders how two people who had such deep love for each other could end up not caring about each other's existence.
The lyrics explore the concept of love and whether it fades into nothingness or transforms into something else. The singer sings about how love is an energy that is supposed to be timeless and never dies, but their love turned into a raging storm when it changed from the shape of him and his partner. He does not ask for a second chance but wishes for his former partner to see who they are and be free.
The song asks a fundamental question about the nature of love, and where it goes after a relationship ends. It deals with the pain of letting go and moving on and whether love really turns into hatred. The lyrics are reflective and poignant, capturing the bittersweet feeling of a relationship that has run its course. Ultimately, the song asks if love ever really disappears or if it merely takes on a different form.
Line by Line Meaning
We could write the story of how we fell apart
We have the ability to recount the details of our downfall
But your truth and mine ain't the same
Our individual perspectives on what happened differ
So I'll write the words into my heart
I'll engrave these experiences onto my soul
For the chapter that bears your name
For the part of the story that features you prominently
How could people go from a feeling that words can't describe
How could we go from an ineffable connection to this disconnect
To a place of not even caring if I'm even alive
To a state of indifference towards my wellbeing
They say that love is a timeless energy, it never dies it just changes form
The prevailing belief is that love continues to exist even after a relationship ends
But it when it changed from the shape of you and me it took the shape of a raging storm
However, in our case, the love morphed into a destructive force
I'm not asking for second chances
I don't expect another opportunity
I just want you to see
I want you to realize
Until you take a look at yourself girl
Until you examine your own actions
You could never be free
You'll never find peace
When it dissipates does it turn to hate
Does love fading away result in animosity?
If you see me on the street, would you talk to me
If we ran into each other unexpectedly, would you acknowledge me?
For the sake of love, ain't worth it babe?
Isn't it worth considering the love that we once had?
The love that we shared, did it fade into nothing
Did our love disintegrate into nothingness?
After all the dreams that we had did it vanish completely
Did everything crumble into dust, including our aspirations?
Where does the love go
Where does the love disappear to?
The love that we shared
The affection that united us
Where does the love go
Where does the love depart to?
Where does the love go
Where does the love escape to?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW WYATT, ERIC BENET, HOD DAVID
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