Giving You the Benefit

Pebbles

About Giving You the Benefit

"Giving You the Benefit" is a song by American recording artist Pebbles from her second album Always (1990). Written and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L. A." Reid, the song was released as the lead single from Always on August 11, 1990 by MCA Records.


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1996
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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

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)
Ooh

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 wanna
Be a man you, gotta work real hard
If you wanna 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

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)
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 gimme 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 to
(Time)
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)

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

(I'll be giving)
I wanna give it giving you the benefit
I wanna give it giving you the benefit
I'll be giving I wanna give it giving you the benefit

I wanna 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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Pebbles

Pebbles, also known, as Perri Arlette McKissack (b. August 29, 1964 in Oakland, CA) is an R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and minister. She is the cousin of R&B singer Cherrelle. She began her music career by singing background vocals for Con Funk Shun and Bill Summers at the age of 16 in 1981. Pebbles recorded and released her first self-titled album in 1987 which featured the hits Girlfriend, Mercedes Boy, and Take Your Time. Pebbles formed her music production company Pebbitone Inc. and also her own record label Savvy Records in Atlanta, Georgia two years later. She released her second album Always the following which features the hits Giving You The Benefit, Backyard (featuring Salt-N-Pepa), Always, a duet with Cherrelle and Johnny Gill, a… more »

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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."
Chart Performance
This 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.
Released Year
The song was released in the year 1990.
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.
Production Info
It was produced by LA Reid and Babyface, renowned producers who have also worked with other famous artists such as Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton.
Inspiration Behind Song
The track talks about giving a second chance to a relationship and providing the benefit of doubt to the partner.
Song Duration
The running time of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 41 seconds in its album version.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Daryl Simmons, LA Reid, and Babyface.
Accompanying Music Video
The music video for "Giving You the Benefit" features Pebbles in various high-fashion looks, dancing and singing against urban and futuristic backgrounds.
Album Success
The song contributed to the success of her second studio album, "Always," which was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Pebbles' Career
Pebbles, 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.
Notable Lyrics
The 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.
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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