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
Making Love
Eric Benet Lyrics
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Forever could never be enough
But it's not through physical when my soul is trying to reach you
The heart is the way to making love, um
Now I've come to understand through a life of deeper meaning
And wanting to love you even more
The touch is divine, but deeper inside is where we should keep love alive
All of this time, I, been learning the way
To make love, right,
All my days and my nights,
All my life, I,
Want to spend it with you, making love, um
Now I wanna lay you down on a bed of our emotions
Embrace you with tenderness and truth, yes
I'll be inside of you with the strength of my devotion
And cherish each moment shared with you
One rhythm of life, body and mind, leaving this whole world behind
In the heat of it all, only deeper we'll fall
All of this time, I, been learning the way
To make love, right,
All my days and my nights,
All my life, I,
Want to spend it with you, making love, um
Love made every moment every word we say.
Love found in the pleasure and the pain for always.
Days fall by the second and the years will fade.
But I won't waste our time cause I'm giving you
All of my life,
I, keep on learning new ways, to make love, right,
And with all of my might, day and night,
I, wanna spend it with you, making love.
In the song "Making Love" by Eric Benet, he expresses the desire to have a deeper connection with his partner. The lyrics convey the message that although physical intimacy is pleasurable, true intimacy comes from connecting with a person's heart and soul, which is the only way to truly make love. The song acknowledges the importance of spending time and energy in getting to know someone, learning their desires and connecting with them emotionally.
The first verse describes the intense physical experience of being with someone special. However, Benet emphasizes it's not just the physical aspect but also the emotional and soulful connection that is important when making love. The second verse emphasizes the importance of learning and growing together in a relationship. Benet believes that physical touch is divine, but it's only through the synchronization of the mind, body, and soul that one can attain a deeper and more profound love experience.
The chorus emphasizes that making love is not just a simple physical act, but a process of constantly learning and evolving as a partner. Benet's lyrics illustrate the depth of his commitment to his partner and his willingness to put in the effort to keep their love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels unbelievable when my body's wrapped around you
Being in your arms is an indescribable feeling
Forever could never be enough
I could never get enough of you
But it's not through physical when my soul is trying to reach you
My soul craves a connection with you beyond just the physical
The heart is the way to making love, um
True love comes from the heart, not just physical intimacy
Now I've come to understand through a life of deeper meaning
I've gained a deeper understanding of life and love
And wanting to love you even more
My love for you continues to grow stronger
The touch is divine, but deeper inside is where we should keep love alive
Physical touch is powerful, but cultivating love at a deeper level is even more important
Love has answered my call, but it's taken me
I've finally found true love, but it wasn't an easy journey
All of this time, I, been learning the way
I've been learning how to truly make love for a long time
To make love, right,
To love someone in the right way
All my days and my nights,
Every moment of every day
All my life, I,
My entire life
Want to spend it with you, making love, um
I want to spend my entire life making love to you
Now I wanna lay you down on a bed of our emotions
I want to be intimate with you emotionally and physically
Embrace you with tenderness and truth, yes
I want to embrace you with honesty and care
I'll be inside of you with the strength of my devotion
I will express my love for you through physical intimacy with deep devotion
And cherish each moment shared with you
I treasure every moment we share together
One rhythm of life, body and mind, leaving this whole world behind
We are in sync physically, mentally, and emotionally, leaving everything else behind
In the heat of it all, only deeper we'll fall
As we engage in physical intimacy, our connection will grow even deeper
Love made every moment every word we say.
Our love shapes every moment of our lives and every word we speak
Love found in the pleasure and the pain for always.
Our love is present in both pleasure and pain, and will always be there
Days fall by the second and the years will fade.
Time passes quickly and our lives will eventually come to an end
But I won't waste our time cause I'm giving you
I won't waste a single moment of our time together, because I'm dedicating it all to you
All of my life,
For my entire life
I, keep on learning new ways, to make love, right,
I am constantly learning new ways to love you in the right way
And with all of my might, day and night,
With all of my strength, every moment of every day
I, wanna spend it with you, making love.
I want to spend my entire life making love to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY DUNCAN, ERIC BENET JORDAN, MIKE CARNEY
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