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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My Boyfriend's Back
Paris Bennett Lyrics

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He went away and you hung around
And messed with me every night
When I wouldn't go out with you, guess what'
You said some things that I didn't like

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna get in trouble
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
You see him comin' you better head out on the double

(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)

You've been spreadin' lies, you know were untrue
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)

Hey, he knows what you've been tryin'
And he knows, he knows that you've been lyin'

He's been gone for such a long time
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
But now he's back and things will be fine
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)

And you're gonna be sorry that you were ever born
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
'Cause he's kinda gangsta and he's awfully strong
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)

Hey, I know that you'll be tripin'
But now you, you better get to stepin'
'Cause you really, really have been testin'
And he knows that he's the only one I'm repin'

What made you think he'd believe all your lies'
(Waho, waho)
You're a big man's now but he's gonna bring you down to size
(Waho)
Wait and see

Well, coming back, my boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
And if I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation, I'm the best right
(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)

Said my boyfriends back, yeah
Said he's coming for you
Because he knows I'm true
Come on, oh, right now

You officially been princessed
I know it's a lotta ladies that know what I'm talkin' about

So just laugh and turn your cheek 'cause your man's back
And to that other boy, he's zone in 'cause he's gotta sufferin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paris Bennett's song My Boyfriend's Back revolve around a confrontation with someone who has been spreading lies about the singer to win her over. The singer sings that the person in question had messed with her every night while her boyfriend was away. When she refused to go out with him, he said some things that she didn't like. The chorus kicks in to announce that her boyfriend is back and the perpetrator will get in trouble for all the untrue things that he has been spreading. The singer warns the antagonist that her boyfriend knows what he has been trying and he is going to pay for it now that he is back in town. The singer doesn't hold back in letting the antagonist know that they are going to be sorry that they were ever born because her boyfriend is tough and will bring them down to size.

The song's lyrics capture the vibe of a classic teenage drama where a young girl's boyfriend goes away and leaves her vulnerable to the mean girls at school. The singer in the song is confident and holds her ground, knowing that her boyfriend has her back, come what may. She warns those who have been spreading rumors about her that they should be scared because her boyfriend is back, and he is not someone to mess with. Paris Bennett's delivery is powerful and adds to the strength of the message, urging girls to stick together and stand up against bullying.

Line by Line Meaning

He went away and you hung around
My boyfriend left and you persisted in trying to be with me.

And messed with me every night
You harassed me constantly and wouldn't leave me alone.

When I wouldn't go out with you, guess what
When I rejected your advances, you took offense.

You said some things that I didn't like
You insulted and disrespected me, which angered me.

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna get in trouble
My boyfriend has returned and you will face the consequences of your actions.

(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
This is a chant expressing joy and relief over my boyfriend's return.

You see him comin' you better head out on the double
When you see him approaching, you should run away as fast as you can.

You've been spreadin' lies, you know were untrue
You have been spreading false rumors about me and my relationship with my boyfriend.

So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you
My boyfriend is going to seek retribution against you for your deceitful behavior.

He knows what you've been tryin'
My boyfriend is aware of your persistent attempts to pursue me.

And he knows, he knows that you've been lyin'
My boyfriend is aware that you have been spreading falsehoods about me and him.

He's been gone for such a long time
My boyfriend has been away for a considerable amount of time.

But now he's back and things will be fine
Now that my boyfriend is back, our relationship will be healthy again.

And you're gonna be sorry that you were ever born
You will regret ever meeting me or getting involved in my personal affairs.

'Cause he's kinda gangsta and he's awfully strong
My boyfriend is tough and strong, and not someone to be messed with.

Hey, I know that you'll be tripin'
You will be panicked and scared when my boyfriend confronts you.

But now you, you better get to stepin'
You should flee the scene and avoid any further confrontation with my boyfriend.

'Cause you really, really have been testin'
You have been provoking and challenging my patience and loyalty.

And he knows that he's the only one I'm repin'
My boyfriend is aware that I only have feelings for him and not for anyone else.

What made you think he'd believe all your lies?
You were foolish to think that my boyfriend would believe your false accusations about me.

(Waho, waho)
This is a chant expressing disbelief and skepticism over your claims.

You're a big man now but he's gonna bring you down to size
You are acting arrogantly, but my boyfriend will put you in your place.

Wait and see
You will soon witness the repercussions of your actions.

Well, coming back, my boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation
My boyfriend's return will restore my good name and reputation.

(Hey la, hey la, my boyfriend's back)
This is a chant expressing joy and relief over my boyfriend's return.

And if I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation, I'm the best right
If I were you, I would leave and never come back because I always choose my boyfriend over anyone else.

Said my boyfriends back, yeah
This is an affirmative statement confirming my boyfriend's return.

Said he's coming for you
My boyfriend is going to take action against you for your improper behavior.

Because he knows I'm true
My boyfriend trusts that I am loyal and faithful to him.

Come on, oh, right now
This is a call to action to my boyfriend to take charge and confront you immediately.

You officially been princessed
You have been publicly shamed and defeated by me and my boyfriend.

I know it's a lotta ladies that know what I'm talkin' about
Many women can relate to my situation and the challenges of dealing with unwanted attention from men.

So just laugh and turn your cheek 'cause your man's back
You should just accept defeat and ignore my boyfriend's presence, which means that I am not available.

And to that other boy, he's zone in 'cause he's gotta sufferin'
This is a warning to any other man who tries to come between me and my boyfriend - he will face the same consequences.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERALD GOLDSTEIN, BOB FELDMAN, RICHARD GOTTEHRER

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