Giving You the Benefit
Pebbles
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Lately I've been trying to figure out your mind And why condition me poor little me And why you have a change of heart turn it all around and then Try to put it on me poor little me Don't ya know I can make ya trip I can make things hard But baby I believe that you've still got a heart that's why I try to stop myself before I start 'cause I can make it tough I can make it rough but won't [Chorus] And I'll be giving you the benefit of the doubt Giving you a minute to try to work it all out And I'll be giving you the benefit of the doubt And I'll be giving you a minute to try to work it all out Baby work it all work it all out (Work, work, work) Baby work it all work it all out (Work, work, work) oooohh Baby how could you be hangin' out on a diamond queen Ain't you missin' me poor little me When you knew all the time that you could have been With your home girl lovin' and a Kissin' on sweet little me Don't you know if you want to be a man you Gotta work real hard If you want to make me feel like I'm your number one then Nothin' in the world should make us part 'Cause we can make it work if you Take it with the hurt from the heart [Chorus] Baby work it all work it all out (Work, work, work) Work it baby (work, work, work) Keep tryin' to work it all out I can make you trip but I choose not to Inside of you I think there's still good in you boy Don't gimmie no reason not to trust you Just take the benefit don't gimme no lip and I'll be sweet to you (1-2-3-4) Try to understand you right boy So you need some time (time) to Work it out work it work it There's really no need to fuss and fight no All I want is for you to try and work it out (1-2-3-4) [Chorus] (I'll be giving) I want to give it Giving you the benefit I want to give it giving you the benefit (I'll be giving I want to give it giving you the benefit I want to give it giving you the benefit I'll be giving you a minute or two to try and work it out But don't you take too long baby
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Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, UNKNOWN COMPOSER AUTHOR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Information"Giving You the Benefit" is a song performed by American singer, Pebbles. The song was released as the lead single from her second studio album, "Always."
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Chart PerformanceThis track climbed to the top position on the Billboard's R&B chart, making it her third number one and fifth Top 10 on the chart.
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Released YearThe song was released in the year 1990.
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Genre"Giving You the Benefit" belongs to the genres of R&B and New Jack Swing, a popular genre combination in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Production InfoIt was produced by LA Reid and Babyface, renowned producers who have also worked with other famous artists such as Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton.
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Inspiration Behind SongThe track talks about giving a second chance to a relationship and providing the benefit of doubt to the partner.
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Song DurationThe running time of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 41 seconds in its album version.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Daryl Simmons, LA Reid, and Babyface.
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Accompanying Music VideoThe music video for "Giving You the Benefit" features Pebbles in various high-fashion looks, dancing and singing against urban and futuristic backgrounds.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the success of her second studio album, "Always," which was certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Pebbles' CareerPebbles, whose real name is Perri Reid, is a multi-platinum recording artist and has received several awards throughout her career. "Giving You the Benefit" is one of her most well-known songs.
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Notable LyricsThe lyric, "Despite the many rumors you've been tellin' me, I've got to give you the benefit," speaks to the song's theme of forgiveness, trust, and second chances in a relationship.
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Impact of Song"Giving You the Benefit" is highly recognized as one of the standard songs of the New Jack Swing era and remains a classic in the R&B genre.
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