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 but only sold 70,000 copies possibly due to a lack of proper promotion by Capitol Records.
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).
He became engaged to actress Halle Berry in 1999, and they married in January 2001. The couple separated in 2003 and have since divorced.
Eric Benét and Manuela Testolini were married in the early evening [July 31st]. Eric and Manuela revealed that they're also expecting their first child together.
Eric Benet Takes on First Major Acting Gig in 'Trinity' “Trinity Goodheart,” a film about a visitation from an Angel that leads to substantial discovery of awareness and earth shattering faith questions.
The film is based on an original screenplay by Rhonda Freeman-Baraka centered around a 12-year old girl on a mission to reunite her disjointed family, announced by the producer Rick Eldridge.
Eric Benét also has a new album Love & Life
I Wanna Be Loved
Eric Benet Lyrics
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I had almost reached heaven
Just to feel it slip away
But life's too short to waste away
Being scared to take chances
Or so I've heard wise men say
I wanna be loved
I wanna be loved
Ten million lifetimes with you
I wanna be loved
And after all I've been through
I'll let my heart take it's chances
Just to be loved by you
Taste, touch, hear, see, feel me now girl
And you'll know I'm so ready
To exchange lifelong vows, yes I am
'Cause now you've shown me how God has smiled
On this chance and this moment
For this I've prayed all my life
I wanna be loved
Faithful and true
I wanna be loved
Ten million lifetimes with you girl
I wanna be loved
And after all I've been through
I'll let my heart take its chances
Just to be loved by you
I wanna feel there's a reason for living again
I want us to fly far away
And I want my heart to sing
The words only you can understand
So put your hand in mine, say a prayer tonight
So that we may find love
I wanna be loved
I want to be faithful and true
I wanna be loved
Ten million lifetimes with you baby
I wanna be loved
And after all I've been through
I'll let my heart take its chances
Just to be loved by you
I want to be loved
Faithful and true
I want to be loved
Ten billion lifetimes
Ten zillion, ten trillion lifetimes baby
And after all I've been through
I'll let my heart take a chance
Just to be loved by you
I'll let my heart take a chance
Just to be loved by you
And my heart take a chance
Just to be loved by you
The song "I Wanna Be Loved" by Eric Benét is a heartfelt ballad about an individual who seeks true love and is ready to take a chance on it once again after experiencing disappointment in the past. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer's past relationship left them feeling empty and desolate, almost as if they had come close to finding happiness only to have it cruelly ripped away from them.
Life is short, and the singer believes that it's not worth wasting it being afraid to take chances on love. The lyrics imply that the singer has learned an important lesson which is to be open to the possibility of love despite the potential risks.
The mood of the song shifts significantly in the second verse as the singer describes his eagerness for a new relationship. The lyrics use sensory language to express his strong desire for intimacy, and the urgency in his voice is palpable as he explains that he is ready to exchange lifelong vows.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the longing for intimacy and companionship that many people feel, especially after experiencing heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that true love is worth the risk and that it's better to take a chance on love than to live a life without it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love once left me cold and gray
I was heartbroken before and it made me feel empty and lifeless
I had almost reached heaven
I was close to finding true love and happiness
Just to feel it slip away
But it didn't work out and I lost it
But life's too short to waste away
However, I know that life is too short to dwell on it and give up on love
Being scared to take chances
I can't let my fears hold me back from finding love again
Or so I've heard wise men say
I've heard that wise people believe in taking chances and not giving up on love
I wanna be loved
I desire love
Faithful and true
I want a love that is loyal and honest
Ten million lifetimes with you
I want a love that lasts forever, even beyond this life
And after all I've been through
Despite my past heartbreak and struggles in love
I'll let my heart take it's chances
I'm willing to take the risk of getting hurt again to find true love
Just to be loved by you
Because being loved by you would make it all worth it
Taste, touch, hear, see, feel me now girl
Experience all of me right now
And you'll know I'm so ready
And you'll see that I'm ready for a committed relationship
To exchange lifelong vows, yes I am
I'm ready to commit to spending my life with you
'Cause now you've shown me how God has smiled
Because I feel that God has blessed our love
On this chance and this moment
And I believe that this moment is our chance for true love
For this I've prayed all my life
I've always prayed for a love like this
I wanna feel there's a reason for living again
I want my life to have purpose and meaning through love
I want us to fly far away
I want an adventure with you, to explore the world and our love
And I want my heart to sing
I want to feel joy and happiness inside
The words only you can understand
That only you can bring me with your love
So put your hand in mine, say a prayer tonight
Let's take this step together and ask for blessings in our love
So that we may find love
So that we may continue to find happiness and fulfillment in each other
Ten billion lifetimes
An even stronger desire for forever love
Ten zillion, ten trillion lifetimes baby
An exaggeration to show the intensity of love I desire
And my heart take a chance
I'm willing to take a risk for love
Just to be loved by you
Because I know that being loved by you is worth everything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEMONTE POSEY, ERIC BENET, Eric Jordan
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