Bentley never recorded an album or charted a single after the release of Hopechest; however, she did find success as a songwriter, having penned Faith Hill's 1999 crossover single "Breathe", as well as Martina McBride's 2002 Top 5 hit "Concrete Angel". She has also co-written album cuts for Céline Dion, Pam Tillis and Jo Dee Messina.
Biography
Stephanie's musical interests began at age nine, when she, her sister, and a friend entered and won a talent contest. The three later toured briefly as a musical group, even singing for Jimmy Carter, who was President of the United States at the time. In 1984, she formed a band called Special Delivery.
Stephanie later moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked as a demo singer. One of the songs for which she sang a demo was "Shake the Sugar Tree", which later became a Top 5 hit when Pam Tillis recorded it for her 1992 album Homeward Looking Angel; Bentley's demo vocals were dubbed into Tillis' recording of the song.
After two failed record deals, Bentley signed to Columbia Records in 1996. Her first chart entry in 1996 was as as a duet partner Ty Herndon's single "Heart Half Empty", which peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.[3] "Heart Half Empty" was followed by Stephanie's first solo single, "Who's That Girl". Both songs were included on her debut album, 1996's Hopechest; the duet was also included on Herndon's 1995 album What Mattered Most. Hopechest produced two more singles after "Who's That Girl".
Although Bentley never charted or recorded an album after 1997, she has had success writing songs for others. One of her biggest hits as a songwriter is "Breathe" by Faith Hill, which spent six weeks at the top of the Billboard country music charts and became the Number One song of 2000 on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end countdown. Bentley also co-wrote Martina McBride's 2002 single "Concrete Angel".
In 2002, Bentley married Brian Prout, drummer for the band Diamond Rio.
What's Wrong With You
Stephanie Bentley Lyrics
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They're talkin' 'bout you baby, up and down the line
They say you're sweeter than peaches in the summertime
Sharper than the edge of a razor blade
Everybody says you got it made in the shade
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you is you ain't got me
Milder than a whisper through the Georgia pines
Or wilder than whiskey over homemade wine
The way you're put together, baby, nothin's out of place
You got a legendary smile and amazing grace
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you is you ain't got me
Icin' on the cake
Sugar in your tea
Sparkle on the diamond
Baby can't you see
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you
What's wrong with you is you ain't got me
The lyrics of Stephanie Bentley's "What's Wrong With You" describe the singer's admiration for a person who is the subject of much attention and praise by those around them. Despite their seemingly perfect qualities - sweetness, sharpness, mildness, wildness, and impeccable appearance - the singer sings that the one thing wrong with them is that they don't have the singer. This suggests that the singer is hoping to be their missing piece or perhaps fill some void in their life that all of their other perfect traits cannot satisfy.
However, the lyrics can also be interpreted to be tongue-in-cheek and humorous. The repetition of the phrase "what's wrong with you" suggests that the person being described is already perfect, so the only thing that could possibly be wrong with them is that they haven't been graced with the presence of the singer. This playfulness is reinforced by the lines "icing on the cake / sugar in your tea / sparkle on the diamond / baby can't you see," which exaggerate the subject's positive qualities to comical effect.
Overall, the lyrics to "What's Wrong With You" can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. Whether the song is viewed as a sincere expression of admiration or a lighthearted take on the idea of perfection, it is clear that the singer holds the subject in high regard and desires to be a part of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
They're talkin' 'bout you baby, up and down the line
People are discussing you everywhere
They say you're sweeter than peaches in the summertime
You have an incredibly sweet nature
Sharper than the edge of a razor blade
You are highly intelligent and insightful
Everybody says you got it made in the shade
Everyone thinks that you are highly successful
What's wrong with you
I am wondering why you are not with me
Milder than a whisper through the Georgia pines
You have a calm and soothing demeanor
Or wilder than whiskey over homemade wine
You are also capable of being lively and fun-loving
The way you're put together, baby, nothin's out of place
You have impeccable physical attributes
You got a legendary smile and amazing grace
You possess a smile that is unforgettable and graceful qualities
Icin' on the cake
Your qualities are amazing
Sugar in your tea
You have a sweetness about you
Sparkle on the diamond
You're shining bright like a diamond
Baby can't you see
Can't you see how amazing you are?
What's wrong with you
I am wondering why you are not with me
What's wrong with you
I am wondering why you are not with me
What's wrong with you
I am wondering why you are not with me
What's wrong with you is you ain't got me
The only thing wrong with you is that you are not with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN WELCH, WALTER WILSON
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