i know Benny..quite well.. and u guys better youtube "the story behind the song" which tells the story of the song in his own words....its not about sex. or picking up 16 year olds..LISTEN TO IT
For a long time, I had 2 figure out who sang this song, and just now, I typed "she just 16 years old, leave her alone" in the search box, clicked "search", clicked on this video, and boom!, I found out who sang this song -- BENNY MARDONES! :D
I wish someONE loved me at 16.. I thought in love with so many wrong guys.. I guess I was looking for something.. anything that felt safe and like..LOVE!!
If you truly listen to the opening verse...Seperated by fools who don't know what love is yet. When i was a teen with a mad crush on a girl..I had friends who wanted you to play baseball instead of me going to pursue the girl of my dreams..Guess what I let that girl get away...Judy I am still crazy about you 30 years later...
This song will be on my 1 yr anniversary card which is on valentine's day to my husband who needs 1 year and 4 months left to get out of prison. Im 53 and he is 45 so we remember this song when we were at our prime. this was a great love song that expresses great longing and deep suffering of the heart to want the time and place to show deep passion for the other but some body wont let her out to be with him.
Who says the singer or his message is perverted? Where does it specify the singer's age? I personally think the song is from the point of view of another teenager singing out his forbidden passion, love and angst. I guess it all depends on how we perceive this. Think positive people!
This song was dedicated to me from the man I still love and miss with all my being.May you rest in peace my love! If I could i would fly and take you once again into the night, and never let you go!!! I will always love you Scott D Bushery. FOREVER YOURS BO
listen to the story behind the song....Benny 's interview... i know Benny well and if anyone contacts that truly gives a shit i will send them the links to the story...Youtube wont let me post it for some reason..Its a story thats above reproach...He doesnt mention and isnt talking about sex....period..
1 of my fav (white boy) hits of 1980....i actually dedicated this to my sister that was about that age in 1980....... and if im correct, it became a hit AGAIN in the 90's....outstanding song......
The song is about a young girl who lived in Benny's apartment building in Spanish Harlem. The father of the girl ran out on her and her mother was never around. Benny felt bad and hired her to walk his dog. The song was inspired to be of a parental love, not a pedophile.
I am only 16...and I love this song..My crush also song it to me in the middle of the night outside.. He is now my boyfriend.. I love him and this song <3 s+z :)
It's crazy that people would get so hung up on the first couple of lyrics and form a negitive opinion about a song that was made so long ago. It's just a song.... come on people. DOesn't anyone remember the old saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover"? I think it applies to music as well. Try it sometime!!!
@Adamswife2011 Perhaps.Perhaps not.But there is a longing in the music that evokes images of romantic, forbidden love.It`s not an erotic song, I`ll give you that.But the singer seems to be a man in love - not just platonic love- with a sixteen year old girl, and society seems to be disapproving.The age of the singer is unclear, he could be eighteen-he could be in his late thirties.It would be better for the singer and the young girl to walk away from this doomed -but poignant- relationship.
Okay. If you are "creeped out" or you think this song is "wrong", "sick" etc...here's a thought: GO LISTEN TO ANOTHER ONE. My goodness, there are millions on here on YouTube. Find one that your mind can actually comprehend.
I absolutely Love this song! I don't really think of it as an older man desiring 2 be with an underage girl I just listen 2 it as a man who likes a girl who is younger than him that's all.Could be he was 40 and she was only 23 or something which would make her seem like she was a little girl in comparison. Could even be she was 35 but just looks really young which would make her seem like a young girl. I mean thats the way i see it. I don't want to think of it in a dirty way.
once upon a time, 16 was the consenting age for a girl to get married. If your going to bash a song then at least look at all the facts. He said he'd wait for her till the end of time ( if necessary ), He's just trying to convey how he feels for her as of the here and now. He never implies doing anything inappropriate with her. If he did then I'd have to agree about it being sick, but he doesn't so it is not. It is a love ballad.
this man sings his heart out in this song and i am so glad it is on youtube so i dont have to wait til it play on the radio. sad what he singing about, but i love the song. make me wanna cry the way he singing it.
Well, it's good that there are laws in place, because if there weren't, I honestly believe most men would bang 16 years old. i am 24 and all growing up creepo men tried to mac on me when I was a teenager. Throughout history most men have wanted girls that just hit puberty, I guess it's biological but it's seriously fucked up.
Hello excuse me but this song doesn't hold water too Ozzy Osbourne song mr. tinker train I suggest you look that one up (that song is dangerously creepy) but has a cool beat
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The worst song ever!!!! She's just 16 years old. "Leave her alone!" They say. Separated by laws 'bout statutory rape... And, I would wait for the end of time for you. But I can't wait two years for it to be legal to do. OH! What a f***ing creepy song. I never understood why people liked it. It's just f***ing sick.
I thank you for your kind reply, as opposed to ForskenLullabyRP, who I'm assuming feels the same way you do, but isn't as nice as you. However, generally speaking, most people just listen to songs for what they actually say in them, rather than having to research a song to find out it's not as creepy as its words express. And, though you may love this song for some research reason. I still find its lyrics creepy, and the song writer could have done a better job on the intro.
@philambrez I'm just saying, if it bothers you that much, either 1) take the time to find its true meaning before you judge it or 2) move on to something else.
Second: listen to Closer by Nine Inch Nails, then tell me what's creepy. [Even though you probably won't even really know what that song is about either]
Third: Not everything has to be about rape. This song isn't even about love - it's about his maid.
Oh my dear child, were you not listening? It's NOT a love song. Go drink a V8 & get off the internet. Please. As for my future daughter - I really don't even have a comeback for that one. That was just a..genius, really brilliant comeback of your own. I cannot compete. lmfao.
I kinda take this song to heart myself. When I was 16, I met this guy who was few years older than me (he was 23). He told his friends (& my mom. Yikes. LOL) that he liked me & wanted to take me out. Of course they all advised against it. I did the typical "sneaking out of the house to see him" thing. Now, almost 10 years later, I'm happy to say I'm living in marital bliss with him.
Love your "real story" explanation - is it creepy that I didn't find the song creepy even before reading it? But then again you know I'm a pervy myself =S
Anyway this is such a good song, and the lyrics are pretty sweet <3 Once again, I should listen to 80s music more.
@BlueEyedBabe03 Great song! Its a damn shame people are putting all their attention on the first five words, I'll bet anything you want to lose, that if you have a "WOMAN" who really loves music, dim the lights, pour her a glass of wine and play this song. I guarantee, you'll be in there like swimwear!
i know Benny..quite well.. and u guys better youtube "the story behind the song" which tells the story of the song in his own words....its not about sex. or picking up 16 year olds..LISTEN TO IT
shadoww1000 20 hours ago
For a long time, I had 2 figure out who sang this song, and just now, I typed "she just 16 years old, leave her alone" in the search box, clicked "search", clicked on this video, and boom!, I found out who sang this song -- BENNY MARDONES! :D
theladiesman0607 5 days ago
This song makes me want to make love.
CastIronBitch100 1 week ago
I wish someONE loved me at 16.. I thought in love with so many wrong guys.. I guess I was looking for something.. anything that felt safe and like..LOVE!!
mandylh 2 weeks ago
If you truly listen to the opening verse...Seperated by fools who don't know what love is yet. When i was a teen with a mad crush on a girl..I had friends who wanted you to play baseball instead of me going to pursue the girl of my dreams..Guess what I let that girl get away...Judy I am still crazy about you 30 years later...
ohiosouthpaw 2 weeks ago 2
this song is fur pedos, thats why i listen to good musc like Blood on teh dance floor
HomeStyleE123 3 weeks ago
Awesome !!! ( from Greece )
audi18tfsi 1 month ago
This song will be on my 1 yr anniversary card which is on valentine's day to my husband who needs 1 year and 4 months left to get out of prison. Im 53 and he is 45 so we remember this song when we were at our prime. this was a great love song that expresses great longing and deep suffering of the heart to want the time and place to show deep passion for the other but some body wont let her out to be with him.
210PartyScene 1 month ago
Horrible quality lol
NoobTubedANoob 1 month ago
Its hard to believe this is his only hit. :/
169firefighter 1 month ago
My best favorite song ever. Never got tired of it.
peachesnj 1 month ago
Who says the singer or his message is perverted? Where does it specify the singer's age? I personally think the song is from the point of view of another teenager singing out his forbidden passion, love and angst. I guess it all depends on how we perceive this. Think positive people!
SaraswatiVeena11 1 month ago
oh by the way its a great video thnk u=) for posting this=)
beatlesbuddymonkees 1 month ago
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beatlesbuddymonkees 1 month ago
This song was dedicated to me from the man I still love and miss with all my being.May you rest in peace my love! If I could i would fly and take you once again into the night, and never let you go!!! I will always love you Scott D Bushery. FOREVER YOURS BO
BONITAEYES1 2 months ago
i would make love to a 16 year old feline but I would give her choice before hand! and I would be gentle!
Peta659 3 months ago
I am sure it hit again but not in ...or maybe also as u say 1989 but like in the 2000s? ill find out............
MrStevoful 3 months ago
I like Usher's version a lot too, but this is great though (:
PreddieSiSi 3 months ago
listen to the story behind the song....Benny 's interview... i know Benny well and if anyone contacts that truly gives a shit i will send them the links to the story...Youtube wont let me post it for some reason..Its a story thats above reproach...He doesnt mention and isnt talking about sex....period..
shadoww1000 3 months ago
1 of my fav (white boy) hits of 1980....i actually dedicated this to my sister that was about that age in 1980....... and if im correct, it became a hit AGAIN in the 90's....outstanding song......
MrStevoful 3 months ago
@MrStevoful Yup...it hit the charts again in 1989
Tabbygirl06 3 months ago
1 of my fav (white boy) hits of 1980....i actually dedicated this to my sister that was about that age in 1980.......
MrStevoful 3 months ago
lolol i just realized how wrong the lyrics were XD but i dun care ive loved this song since the moment i heard it on radio
whoamicrap 3 months ago
The song is about a young girl who lived in Benny's apartment building in Spanish Harlem. The father of the girl ran out on her and her mother was never around. Benny felt bad and hired her to walk his dog. The song was inspired to be of a parental love, not a pedophile.
viktorbear 4 months ago
I am only 16...and I love this song..My crush also song it to me in the middle of the night outside.. He is now my boyfriend.. I love him and this song <3 s+z :)
mewzakuroevil 4 months ago
damn the 80's was such a great decade God do I miss it just like the 90's
Strawhatninja89 4 months ago
i wish nothing but love. this kind of love. i don'tt think i'll have that in this lifetime.
stefwithanf89 4 months ago
Whats this song exactly about?!
CallOfDutyGirI 4 months ago
this song isn't about pedophile love, it's about parental love geez
emailman0909 4 months ago
@emailman0909 Sounds like pedoophile love to me if someone sang this song to there daughter it would be even worst the pedophile love
Trueking133 4 months ago
@Trueking133 Nothing to do with that...if you knew the real story behind the song, you would be amazed and no pedophilia is involved.
Tabbygirl06 3 months ago
I can't measure my love, there's nothing to compare it to.
ThisgirlfromVA 4 months ago
It's crazy that people would get so hung up on the first couple of lyrics and form a negitive opinion about a song that was made so long ago. It's just a song.... come on people. DOesn't anyone remember the old saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover"? I think it applies to music as well. Try it sometime!!!
pskittle488 4 months ago
This song is SEX ;)
Lisalikesclassic 4 months ago
I want the kind of love like I've never seen before. OMG, where's it at? Cool song.
bunny12419 4 months ago
2 thumbs up
untouchablex13 5 months ago
I love this song... A women holds on 2 all her memories until the day she does even if she tries to forget.
untouchablex13 5 months ago
Wherever you're always remember you
MrEfrainmejia 5 months ago
seduces you and leaves you wanting more.
thepi41 5 months ago
@Adamswife2011 Perhaps.Perhaps not.But there is a longing in the music that evokes images of romantic, forbidden love.It`s not an erotic song, I`ll give you that.But the singer seems to be a man in love - not just platonic love- with a sixteen year old girl, and society seems to be disapproving.The age of the singer is unclear, he could be eighteen-he could be in his late thirties.It would be better for the singer and the young girl to walk away from this doomed -but poignant- relationship.
1994g0 5 months ago
blue eyes from full tilt????
calicocat453 5 months ago
Love this song! Can't believe I found it! :))
aidenandstorm 5 months ago
16 idk it seems kinda weird but this is song is beautiful other then that haha
xxLilJXxX 5 months ago
Okay. If you are "creeped out" or you think this song is "wrong", "sick" etc...here's a thought: GO LISTEN TO ANOTHER ONE. My goodness, there are millions on here on YouTube. Find one that your mind can actually comprehend.
BlueEyedBabe03 5 months ago 18
@BlueEyedBabe03 Honestly This song is a bit...well everything you said to me but you are absolutely Fucking right
yugiohgxsmells 1 month ago
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NUUUUUU Justin Bieber is the creeper o_O
MegaTiler 4 days ago
I absolutely Love this song! I don't really think of it as an older man desiring 2 be with an underage girl I just listen 2 it as a man who likes a girl who is younger than him that's all.Could be he was 40 and she was only 23 or something which would make her seem like she was a little girl in comparison. Could even be she was 35 but just looks really young which would make her seem like a young girl. I mean thats the way i see it. I don't want to think of it in a dirty way.
sweetface203 5 months ago
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He sings he effin heart out in this song, sends chills through my body & blows my friggin mind!!!!
sweetface203 5 months ago
How could anyone dislike this song... those 3 people should go kill themselves.
IndianLobo 5 months ago
once upon a time, 16 was the consenting age for a girl to get married. If your going to bash a song then at least look at all the facts. He said he'd wait for her till the end of time ( if necessary ), He's just trying to convey how he feels for her as of the here and now. He never implies doing anything inappropriate with her. If he did then I'd have to agree about it being sick, but he doesn't so it is not. It is a love ballad.
kitty4761 5 months ago
this man sings his heart out in this song and i am so glad it is on youtube so i dont have to wait til it play on the radio. sad what he singing about, but i love the song. make me wanna cry the way he singing it.
msfabre82 6 months ago
alrite benny..ur sounding a liitle R Kellyish..yea im gonna go, starting to really love this song..and hate myself. good day to ya>
chykim1 6 months ago
Well, it's good that there are laws in place, because if there weren't, I honestly believe most men would bang 16 years old. i am 24 and all growing up creepo men tried to mac on me when I was a teenager. Throughout history most men have wanted girls that just hit puberty, I guess it's biological but it's seriously fucked up.
caitlinisreggaegirl 6 months ago
usher's version was better.
Mulove24 6 months ago
Sexy and Passionate!
pbrucpaul 6 months ago
Hello excuse me but this song doesn't hold water too Ozzy Osbourne song mr. tinker train I suggest you look that one up (that song is dangerously creepy) but has a cool beat
xMissBieber143x 6 months ago
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The worst song ever!!!! She's just 16 years old. "Leave her alone!" They say. Separated by laws 'bout statutory rape... And, I would wait for the end of time for you. But I can't wait two years for it to be legal to do. OH! What a f***ing creepy song. I never understood why people liked it. It's just f***ing sick.
philambrez 6 months ago
@philambrez Settle down. If you do research on it, it's not what it seems.
BlueEyedBabe03 6 months ago 7
@BlueEyedBabe03
I thank you for your kind reply, as opposed to ForskenLullabyRP, who I'm assuming feels the same way you do, but isn't as nice as you. However, generally speaking, most people just listen to songs for what they actually say in them, rather than having to research a song to find out it's not as creepy as its words express. And, though you may love this song for some research reason. I still find its lyrics creepy, and the song writer could have done a better job on the intro.
philambrez 6 months ago
@philambrez I'm just saying, if it bothers you that much, either 1) take the time to find its true meaning before you judge it or 2) move on to something else.
BlueEyedBabe03 6 months ago 6
@BlueEyedBabe03 Hatas gon hate
emailman0909 4 months ago
@philambrez Who gives a fuck?
First: it's the '80s, calm yo tits.
Second: listen to Closer by Nine Inch Nails, then tell me what's creepy. [Even though you probably won't even really know what that song is about either]
Third: Not everything has to be about rape. This song isn't even about love - it's about his maid.
Fourth: Don't like the song, you can FUCK OFF.
ForsakenLullabyRP 6 months ago 3
@ForsakenLullabyRP
Now I understand. It's a love song for people like you.
I hope you never have a daughter.
philambrez 6 months ago
@philambrez
Oh my dear child, were you not listening? It's NOT a love song. Go drink a V8 & get off the internet. Please. As for my future daughter - I really don't even have a comeback for that one. That was just a..genius, really brilliant comeback of your own. I cannot compete. lmfao.
ForsakenLullabyRP 6 months ago
Who didn"t think of a fine 16 year old when they were 18?
dezamora100 6 months ago
@philambrez totally agree this song is sick!!!!!! and so F*** creepy,gross!!!!!!
lahiena1 5 months ago
@philambrez I have an urgent message for you...GET HELP!
DutchHeartMonger1 4 months ago
@philambrez eh whatever calm down this song is beautiful
shaylnbaby10210 2 weeks ago
I kinda take this song to heart myself. When I was 16, I met this guy who was few years older than me (he was 23). He told his friends (& my mom. Yikes. LOL) that he liked me & wanted to take me out. Of course they all advised against it. I did the typical "sneaking out of the house to see him" thing. Now, almost 10 years later, I'm happy to say I'm living in marital bliss with him.
MeganRM85 6 months ago 4
overmodulated..w/ .distortion on the lower end....shame.
Good version
globalpilot76 7 months ago
I was wondering -what does Michele Bachmann think of this song?
miguelucho20008 7 months ago
one of the most POWERFUL LOVE SONG OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!
cepierce100 8 months ago
Awesome man !!!
bnlletras2011 8 months ago
thia song is like ushers song but this one is much more better!
britt20041 10 months ago
@britt20041 you idiot...usher copied his shitty version from this guy, this song was bomb long before usher could even ejaculate
icktomi62 8 months ago 17
i know iam to young to like this song but it is awesome!
britt20041 10 months ago
IMHO .. THIS IS THE BEST VERSION YET ...
dkullyguy 10 months ago
one word explains this song pure 100% wow <3!
sugarpinkcutey1314 11 months ago 2
Passionate song. This guy gives it his all. Like a Michael Bolton effort.
pbrucpaul 1 year ago 5
my daddy dedicated this song to my mom
NarutoLoverFanGirl 1 year ago 10
Love your "real story" explanation - is it creepy that I didn't find the song creepy even before reading it? But then again you know I'm a pervy myself =S
Anyway this is such a good song, and the lyrics are pretty sweet <3 Once again, I should listen to 80s music more.
iNewbieJD 1 year ago 4
@iNewbieJD Haha! I never really thought it was that creepy, but you know people... xD
I'm glad you like it. The 80s is AWESOME. ;]
Thanks for commenting!
BlueEyedBabe03 1 year ago 2
@BlueEyedBabe03 Great song! Its a damn shame people are putting all their attention on the first five words, I'll bet anything you want to lose, that if you have a "WOMAN" who really loves music, dim the lights, pour her a glass of wine and play this song. I guarantee, you'll be in there like swimwear!
mrblunt71 3 months ago