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
Poetry Girl
Eric Benet Lyrics
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She was a poetry girl I adored
Late at night I'd hear songs from her window
Myrrh and frankincense seeped through her door
And they lingered on
As her fingers caressed her guitar
Felt like the strings of my heart she was strumming
As she sang her song
[Chorus:]
They were songs of change, joy and pain
All the love she made
Like she took the words from
Every dream I've known, every love outgrown
Singing on and on, like she took the words from my heart
And to the poetry girl down the hall
Late at night I would answer her calling
Like the lyrics from one of her songs
She made love to me
Now our bodies and souls intertwined
On the wings of passion we were soaring
Then by the flickering candle at night
She would sing to me
[Chorus:]
Love is often unkind when we fall
For now my poetess sings to another
But when I think of those nights down the hall
From somewhere deep inside
I sing songs of change, joy and pain
All the love I've made, I take the words from
Every dream I've known, every love outgrown
Singing on and on, and I take the words from my heart
[Chorus:]
The song "Poetry Girl" by Eric Benet is a tribute to a woman he admires who is a musician and poet. He speaks of hearing her songs late at night from her window, and being able to feel the emotions she pours into her words even from afar. The scent of myrrh and frankincense seeps through her door, adding a mysterious and mystical quality to her artistry. He compares her to a poetry girl he adores, and feels like the strings of his heart are being strummed as she plays her guitar.
As her melodies fill the air, they create a connection between the singer and the poetry girl, with the lyrics of her songs singing of change, joy, and pain. The emotions she conveys through her music and poetry are powerful enough to make him feel like they are making love from afar. When they eventually come together physically, their bodies and souls become intertwined as they soar on the wings of passion. However, despite their deep connection, their love is not meant to last, and she eventually moves on to sing to another.
Despite the end of their relationship, the memory of the poetry girl stays with the singer, and he continues to be inspired by her music and poetry. The song ends with the reminder that love can often be unkind, but through the pain and heartbreak, it is the art that endures. The words and melodies that the poetry girl created will always hold a special place in his heart, inspiring him to continue singing and creating his own music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing to me...
The singer is asking the Poetry Girl to sing to him.
She was a poetry girl I adored
The singer had a deep admiration for the Poetry Girl and her poetry talent.
Late at night I'd hear songs from her window
The singer often listened to the Poetry Girl's songs and music through her window late at night.
Myrrh and frankincense seeped through her door And they lingered on
The Poetry Girl's room had a distinct aroma and the scent lingered on even when she was not there.
As her fingers caressed her guitar
The Poetry Girl often played her guitar while creating her poetry.
Felt like the strings of my heart she was strumming
When the Poetry Girl played her guitar, it felt as if she was playing the singer's heartstrings with her notes.
With her words we made love from afar
The singer and the Poetry Girl had romantic feelings for each other, and her poetic lyrics made them feel as if they were making love even though they were apart.
As she sang her song
The Poetry Girl's singing was a source of inspiration and comfort for the artist.
They were songs of change, joy and pain All the love she made Like she took the words from Every dream I've known, every love outgrown Singing on and on, like she took the words from my heart
The Poetry Girl's songs were full of deep emotions and resembled the experiences of the artist's past and present relationships. They were so powerful that he felt as if she took the words straight from his heart.
And to the poetry girl down the hall
The artist is addressing the Poetry Girl who lived in the same apartment complex.
Late at night I would answer her calling
The singer would respond to the Poetry Girl's songs and music by going to her room late at night.
Like the lyrics from one of her songs
The artist and the Poetry Girl had a connection and romantic experiences similar to those in her songs.
She made love to me
The Poetry Girl and the singer engaged in a romantic and physical relationship.
Now our bodies and souls intertwined On the wings of passion we were soaring
The Poetry Girl and the singer's relationship was full of passion and deeply intertwined.
Then by the flickering candle at night She would sing to me
The Poetry Girl and the singer continued to bond through music and songs even after their romantic moments.
Love is often unkind when we fall For now my poetess sings to another But when I think of those nights down the hall From somewhere deep inside
The artist acknowledges that love can be difficult and the Poetry Girl is now with someone else. But he still feels deeply connected to her, and their relationship remains a valuable memory to him.
I sing songs of change, joy and pain All the love I've made, I take the words from Every dream I've known, every love outgrown Singing on and on, and I take the words from my heart
The Poetry Girl's songs continue to inspire the artist, even though she is no longer in his life. He creates his own music and poetry using his past experiences and emotions as inspiration.
[Chorus:]
Repetition of the refrain throughout the song reinforces the significance of the Poetry Girl's music and how it affected the singer's life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENET, OSUNLADE
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Forever_fearless13
Sing to me...
She was a poetry girl I adored
Late at night I'd hear songs from her window
Myrrh and frankincense seeped through her door
And they lingered on
As her fingers caressed her guitar
Felt like the strings of my heart she was strumming
With her words we made love from afar
As she sang her song
[Chorus:]
They were songs of change, joy and pain
All the love she made
Like she took the words from
Every dream I've known, every love outgrown
Singing on and on, like she took the words from my heart
And to the poetry girl down the hall
Late at night I would answer her calling
Like the lyrics from one of her songs
She made love to me
Now our bodies and souls intertwined
On the wings of passion we were soaring
Then by the flickering candle at night
She would sing to me
[Chorus]
Love is often unkind when we fall
For now my poetess sings to another
But when I think of those nights down the hall
From somewhere deep inside
I sing songs of change, joy and pain
All the love I've made, I take the words from
Every dream I've known, every love outgrown
Singing on and on, and I take the words from my heart
[Chorus]
Tiffany Shaw
It’s 2020 and I still can not stop listening to this song.
Roderick Mayo
Right!
Sade Tucker
Why is this song underrated though? The raw passion and beauty behind these words is what I miss most about music. Today, most of these songs are jokes. There are good artists around, like The Internet for instance, I feel more artists need to get real about music.
Ladenna Young
They won't get real because it's about the dollar for them. That's why they are willing to do and say anything as an attempt to be relevant nowadays. It's not worth it in the long run.
wil tem
This song still caresses and strums the strings of my heart even though the year is 2020!!!
Star Gazer 444
Yessss 🥰
Forever_fearless13
Sing to me...
She was a poetry girl I adored
Late at night I'd hear songs from her window
Myrrh and frankincense seeped through her door
And they lingered on
As her fingers caressed her guitar
Felt like the strings of my heart she was strumming
With her words we made love from afar
As she sang her song
[Chorus:]
They were songs of change, joy and pain
All the love she made
Like she took the words from
Every dream I've known, every love outgrown
Singing on and on, like she took the words from my heart
And to the poetry girl down the hall
Late at night I would answer her calling
Like the lyrics from one of her songs
She made love to me
Now our bodies and souls intertwined
On the wings of passion we were soaring
Then by the flickering candle at night
She would sing to me
[Chorus]
Love is often unkind when we fall
For now my poetess sings to another
But when I think of those nights down the hall
From somewhere deep inside
I sing songs of change, joy and pain
All the love I've made, I take the words from
Every dream I've known, every love outgrown
Singing on and on, and I take the words from my heart
[Chorus]
Amarie Jones
To this day, still my 2nd favorite Eric Benêt song. Remarkable!
Amarie Jones
@Karlon Cromwell Will do.
Amarie Jones
@laurie harris Umm, no it isn’t. Kenny Lattimore sang song #7 on the album, called “Beautiful Girl”.