Paris Bennett (August 21, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter born i… Read Full Bio ↴Paris Bennett (August 21, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter born in Rockford, Illinois. Performing at an early age she was guided musically by her mother, Jamecia Bennet (actress and solo artist), and her grandmother, Ann Nesby (lead singer of the Sounds of Blackness).

2003, Bennett attended Edina High School where she played Dorothy in the school’s production of, “The Wiz”. In 2004, Paris relocated to Fayetteville, Georgia and started her senior year at Starr’s Mill High School. After graduating High School Paris had hopes of studying Gynecology and really had no plans on pursuing music. It wasn’t until her grandmother, Ann Nesby, encouraged her to try out for Season 5 of American Idol, which gained her a “Golden Ticket” to Hollywood.

In 2006, Bennett became a contestant on one of the most popular shows in the history of American television, American Idol. Paris took 5th place along the side with Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Taylor Hicks and Chris Daughtry. Season five still remains the highest rated season in the show’s run thus far with the most productive and successful recording artist the show has ever generated.

The “Princess P” debut album was released in 2007 on TVT Records in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The album made No. 1 on the US Top Heatseekers chart and took on some notable producers such as Jon Jon Traxx (Beyonce, Mary J., etc.) Daren Lighty (Nas, Donell Jones etc.) and Rodney Jerkins (Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, etc.).

2008, Paris released her first Christmas album, “ A Royal Christmas”. Included was a couple of standards as well as original tracks, “The Holla Day Shuffle” which was written by her mother Jamecia Bennett. Later that year, she was featured at the 24th San Diego Men’s Chorus’ (SDMC) holiday show. Also, she featured herself in the PlayStation game, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore and American Idol Encore 2. An interactive singing competition game series, that allows players to compete online for a high score in singing selected song.

In 2009, “Idol Tonight” interviewed Paris on the red carpet for TV Guide Network while she chatted about her upcoming single as well as her excitement for American Idol finale.

Throughout the years Paris has ventured in many aspects of the Entertainment Industry. Performing in one of the world’s most well known stage production, “Rent” as Mimi Cover sharing the stage along side Jamacia Bennett. This opportunity lead her into many other project which include taking on the role of Elyse in a movie called “Mama, I want to Sing!” with Lynn Whitefield and Grammy Award Winning Ciara and Patti LaBelle.

2012 will be a great year, Tyler Perry’s “Aunt Bam’s Palce” will be released on DVD in which you can find Paris playing Mona. A much younger wife of Stewart who comes to visit Aunt Bam and ends up confronting his drunk ex-wife.

Keep your eyes open for the much anticipated single release, “Would You Be Here” and “Opposites Attract” . Exclusive news and interviews can be heard on Twitter and Facebook.

AMERICAN IDOL WEEKLY STATUS:

* Week 1: "Midnight Train to Georgia" (original artist Gladys Knight & the Pips)
o The judges were impressed, said she was a great performer.
* Week 2: "Wind Beneath My Wings" (Bette Midler)
o The judges did not like the song choice, but agreed she has a great voice.
* Week 3: "Conga" (Gloria Estefan)
o Again, the judges disliked the song choice, but like her voice and performing skills.

FINALS

* Week 1: "All I Do" by Stevie Wonder
o The judges loved this performance.
* Week 2: "Fever" by Peggy Lee
o Received rave reviews from the judges.
* Week 3: "Work It Out" by Beyoncé Knowles
o Jackson and Abdul loved it. Cowell thought it was "precocious," like "a little girl trying to be Beyoncé."
* Week 4: "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes (Bottom 3)
o Jackson thought it was "all right." Abdul didn't like at all and was booed by audience for the first time. Simon liked the performance and compared her to Dionne Warwick. Seacrest talked about her hairstyles.
* Week 5: "The Show Must Go On" by Queen
o Jackson considered it "a little rough," but she "worked it out in the end." Abdul called her a powerhouse, and Cowell called her performance "weird."
* Week 6: "These Foolish Things" by Billie Holiday (Bottom 3)
o Jackson loved it. Abdul said that Bennett is an extremely gifted jazz singer. Abdul also commented that if Bennett made an album in the jazz genre that it would "Blow Up!" Cowell said that Bennett "talks like Minnie Mouse" but was an incredible singer, and called the performance "terrific."
* Week 7: "The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand (Bottom 2)
o Jackson liked it and said she could sing anything. Abdul said she was a great female vocalist. Cowell liked the vocals but thought it was old-fashioned. She was in the bottom 2 after the voting for Week 7.
* Week 8: "Kiss" by Prince/Art of Noise (feat. Tom Jones), "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige (Bottom 2, eliminated)
o Randy and Paula liked the first, Simon said it was "screechy and annoying"; Randy liked the second, Paula was hoping Paris would do better, but Simon disagreed with Paula and said she did rather well. Paris was in the bottom two with Elliott Yamin, and was subsequently voted off after this performance.

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Be Without You
Paris Bennett Lyrics

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I wanna be with you, Gotta be with you, Need to be with you
I wanna be with you, Gotta be with you, Need to be with you

[Verse 1:]
Chemistry was crazy from the get go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothin' over night
Cause a love like this takes some time

People swore it off as a phase said "We can't see that"
Now top from bottom they see that we did that(Yes)
It's so true that (Yes)
We've been through it(Yes)
We got real sh.. (Yes)
See, baby we've been

[Chorus:]
Too strong, for too long
And I can't be without you baby
And I'll be waitin' up untill you get home
Cause I can't sleep without you baby
Anybody who's ever loved you knows just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, Nothin' can replace it
Call the radio, If you just can't be without your baby

[Verse 2:]
I got a question for ya
See, I already know the answer
But still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (No)
Make me cry? (No)
Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I baby, my love is on the up and up(Yes)
I'll be faithful (Yes)
I'm for real (Yes)
And with us you'll always know the deal
We've been

[Chorus:]
Too strong, for too long
And I can't be without you baby
And I'll Be waitin' up untill you get home
Cause I can't sleep without you baby
Anybody whose ever loved you knows just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, Nothin' can replace it
Call the radio, If you just can't be without your baby

[Bridge:]
See, this is real talk
I'm gon' always stay (No matter what)
Good or bad (Thick and thin)
Right or wrong (All day everyday)
Now, if you're down on love
Or don't believe this aint for you (No this aint for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
Deep down You know that it's true
(Come on, come on, come on)

Well,let me see you
Put your hands up (Hands up)
Fellas tell your ladies she's the one
(Fellas tell your ladies she's the one)
Oh put your hands up (Hands up)
Ladies, let him know he's got your love
Look him right in his eyes and tell him we've been

[Chorus:]
Too strong, for too long
And I can't be without you baby
And I'll Be waitin' up untill you get home
Cause I can't sleep Without you baby
Anybody whose ever loved you knows just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, Nothin' can replace it
Call the radio, If you just can't be without your baby

Heyyyyyyyyyy...ohhhhhhh [x2]

[Vamp:]
I wanna be with you

Gotta be with you
Need to be with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Be Without You" by Paris Bennett is about a strong, lasting love that cannot be replaced or faked. It emphasizes the chemistry and connection between two people, and their commitment to each other through in good times and bad. The lyrics celebrate the depth of their love and their desire to always be together.

The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, notes how the singer cannot be without her partner and will wait up until they are reunited. She acknowledges that anybody who has ever loved someone deeply can relate to her feelings, and that nothing can replace the love they share.

The second verse poses a question to the partner, asking if they would ever deceive or hurt each other. The singer responds by asserting her unwavering and faithful love, explaining that with them, there are no secrets or lies. The bridge emphasizes the honesty and truth in their love, and encourages listeners to recognize its authenticity.

Overall, the song is a declaration of love and commitment that emphasizes the importance of honesty, trust, and loyalty in a lasting relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be with you, Gotta be with you, Need to be with you
The singer desires to be with their loved one no matter what

Chemistry was crazy from the get go
The singer and their loved one had strong chemistry from the beginning of their relationship

Neither one of us knew why
The singer and their loved one were unsure why they had such strong chemistry

We didn't build nothin' over night
The artist's relationship with their loved one took time to develop

Cause a love like this takes some time
The artist believes that a strong love requires patience

People swore it off as a phase said "We can't see that"
Others did not believe that the singer's relationship would last

Now top from bottom they see that we did that(Yes)
Those who initially doubted the singer's relationship now see that they have succeeded in maintaining a strong bond

And with us you'll always know the deal
The artist promises honesty and commitment in their relationship

Would you lie? (No)
The artist asks their loved one if they would lie to them, to which the answer is no

Make me cry? (No)
The artist asks their loved one if they would purposefully hurt them, to which the answer is no

Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
The singer questions their loved one's loyalty and honesty

Well, neither would I baby, my love is on the up and up(Yes)
The artist assures their loved one that they would never do anything to hurt them or betray their trust

See, this is real talk
The singer wants to emphasize the honesty and sincerity of their words

Good or bad (Thick and thin)
The singer promises to stand by their loved one through both good and bad times

Right or wrong (All day everyday)
The singer promises to support their loved one even when they make mistakes

Look him right in his eyes and tell him we've been
The artist wants their loved one to know that they have been through a lot together and have come out stronger

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