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
The Hunger
Eric Benet Lyrics
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Are you still?
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
Now the first kiss was the one that let me see
Just how deep you're into me
Surprised by your intensity
I couldn't believe
Now the next kiss happened seven days ago
That's when I started letting go
Dropped my guard and let you know
I was ready for more, oh I
Oh, that's when I took you home
And I wasn't quite ready for how you came
Words can't explain pleasures
We've explored, oh I
Oh, we've been making love six nights strong
And I can't believe just how long you can go
I'm ready for more of the hunger in your soul, oh I
Girl, you're blazing like you never get enough of me
It's amazing that I'm loving that
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
We keep rising like we're never gonna reach the top
I'm not trying to make you stop because
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
Now the first time was amazing like I said
Like nothing I've seen, done, or read
Colors and music played in my head
I wasn't prepared
Now the next time happened when I finally caught my breath
I saw the sweat drip off your chest
Girl, you inspire my very best
And I gave nothing less and it seems
With every conversation in between
I get a little more attracted
When you open up your mind, girl
I find your perception of the world coincides with mine
And I try to let the fever in me subside
But every time I see that little look in your eye
I come back to life
And I rise, I rise, I rise, oh
From the bedroom to the kitchen, up against the wall
Still I hear your body calling because
You're still wanting me and you're still hungering
From a hundred miles an hour back to slow motion
I'm the waves upon your ocean because
You're still wanting me and you're still hungering
Did you know that you smile when you're asleep?
Is it there all the time or only when you're with me?
When the morning sun shines on your face
Let me be the first breath you take, I wanna be
Girl, you're blazing like you never get enough of me
It's amazing that I'm loving that
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
We keep rising like we're never gonna reach the top
I'm not trying to make you stop because
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
From the bedroom to the kitchen, up against the wall
Still I hear your body calling because
You're still wanting me and you're still hungering
From a hundred miles an hour back to slow motion
I'm the waves upon your ocean because
You're still wanting me and you're still hungering
Girl, you're blazing like you never get enough of me
It's amazing that I'm loving that
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
We keep rising like we're never gonna reach the top
I'm not trying to make you stop because
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
From the bedroom to the kitchen, up against the wall
Still I hear your body calling because
You're still wanting me and you're still hungering
From a hundred miles an hour back to slow motion
I'm the waves upon your ocean
In Eric Benèt's song The Hunger, the artist describes a passionate and intense love affair with his partner. He sings about their physical intimacy and the strong emotional connection they share. The chorus, "You're still wanting me, you're still hungering," emphasizes the passion and desire between the two of them.
Benèt details the progression of their relationship through the song, starting with the moments that he realized she was deeply into him, which led to their first kiss. He then describes their subsequent sexual encounters, using vivid language to describe their physical passion. He even mentions the way she smiles in her sleep, indicating the depth of their intimacy.
The song also touches on the emotional connection they share, with Benèt describing his partner's perception of the world aligning with his own. Despite their strong connection, there seems to be some hesitation on the part of the singer. He mentions trying to "let the fever in me subside," but ultimately cannot resist the pull of his partner's desire.
Overall, The Hunger is a sensual and passionate song about two people who share a deep physical and emotional connection, but who also struggle with their own vulnerabilities and hesitations when it comes to giving into their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
The subject is still desiring the singer and craving intimacy.
Now the first kiss was the one that let me see
Just how deep you're into me
Surprised by your intensity
I couldn't believe
The singer's first kiss with the subject revealed how much they desired the singer, and it caught them off guard.
Now the next kiss happened seven days ago
That's when I started letting go
Dropped my guard and let you know
I was ready for more, oh I
The second kiss occurred recently, and after it, the singer allowed themselves to be vulnerable and showed that they wanted to deepen the relationship.
Oh, that's when I took you home
And I wasn't quite ready for how you came
Words can't explain pleasures
We've explored, oh I
After bringing the subject home, the artist was surprised by the intensity of their physical connection and the pleasures they've experienced together.
Oh, we've been making love six nights strong
And I can't believe just how long you can go
I'm ready for more of the hunger in your soul, oh I
The artist and the subject have been intimate for six consecutive nights, and the artist is impressed by the subject's endurance and desires more of their passion.
Girl, you're blazing like you never get enough of me
It's amazing that I'm loving that
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
We keep rising like we're never gonna reach the top
I'm not trying to make you stop because
You're still wanting me, you're still hungering
The singer finds it admirable that the subject has an insatiable desire for them and enjoys that passion. They are both continually rising in desire and are in no hurry to stop.
Now the first time was amazing like I said
Like nothing I've seen, done, or read
Colors and music played in my head
I wasn't prepared
The memory of the first intimate experience with the subject was unforgettable, and the singer was surprised by the intensity of their connection.
Now the next time happened when I finally caught my breath
I saw the sweat drip off your chest
Girl, you inspire my very best
And I gave nothing less and it seems
After a brief break, the artist was once again drawn to the subject's physicality and was inspired to give their all in return.
With every conversation in between
I get a little more attracted
When you open up your mind, girl
I find your perception of the world coincides with mine
The artist becomes more and more attracted to the subject with each conversation, especially when the subject shares their thoughts and perspectives that align with the artist's own.
And I try to let the fever in me subside
But every time I see that little look in your eye
I come back to life
And I rise, I rise, I rise, oh
The artist tries to control their passion, but they can't resist the subject's alluring gaze, and they feel alive and passionate again.
From the bedroom to the kitchen, up against the wall
Still I hear your body calling because
You're still wanting me and you're still hungering
From a hundred miles an hour back to slow motion
I'm the waves upon your ocean
The singer and the subject's intimacy is intense and all-consuming, with their physical attraction reverberating throughout the house. The singer compares their effect to waves on the subject's ocean-like desire for them.
Did you know that you smile when you're asleep?
Is it there all the time or only when you're with me?
When the morning sun shines on your face
Let me be the first breath you take, I wanna be
The artist is enamored with the subject, even in their sleep, and desires to be an important presence in their life, greeting them as they awaken each morning.
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