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I Really Didn't Mean It

Luther Vandross

R&B/Soul

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

Vocals

Fonzi Thornton

Vocals

Michelle Cobbs

Alto

Paulette McWilliams

Paulette McWilliams

Alto

Ava Cherry

Alto

Charlotte Crossley

Charlotte Crossley

Alto

Marcus Miller

Bass

Cissy Houston

Soprano

Myrna Smith-Schilling

Myrna Smith-Schilling

Soprano

Alfa Anderson

Soprano

Lisa Fischer

Soprano

Cheryl Lynn

Soprano

Doc Powell

Guitar

Nat Adderley Jr.

Nat Adderley Jr.

Keyboards

Paul Jackson Jr.

Paul Jackson Jr.

Guitar

Ira Siegel

Guitar

Paulinho Da Costa

Paulinho Da Costa

Percussion

Yogi Horton

Drums

Jason Miles

Synthesizer Programming

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

Vocal Arranger

Marcus Miller

Songwriter

Nat Adderley Jr.

Nat Adderley Jr.

String Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

Producer

Marcus Miller

Producer

Ray Bardani

Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I told my girl bye, bye

But I really didn't mean it

Said I met somebody new, so fine

But I really didn't mean it

[Verse 2]

Out of my head to say the things I said

I didn't mean a word

I think jealousy just took a hold on me

I hope she'll ignore the things she heard

[Verse 3]

No doubt about it, my heart is in her hands

In every moment, I'm waiting for my second chance

Maybe an angel will come and help her see

I can't fix the world if she don't love me

[Verse 4]

I told my girl bye, bye

But I really didn't mean it

Said I met somebody new, so fine

But I really didn't mean it

[Verse 5]

When I walked away, I cried

'Cause I really didn't mean it

So, she took me back 'cause she knew I

That I really didn't mean it

[Verse 6]

Dear one, for me, take my apology

I need ya back

I promise I know to never let you go

Is there a chance to see you maybe?

[Verse 7]

It took up our love, the love that we still share

Full of emotion, I barely miss your huggin' and

Your kissin' n' moanin', the way it used to be

I know it's true, but I don't believe

[Verse 8]

I told my girl bye, bye

But I really didn't mean it

Said I met somebody new, so fine

But I really didn't mean it

[Verse 9]

When I walked away, I cried

'Cause I really didn't mean it

So, she took me back 'cause she knew I

That I really didn't mean it

[Verse 10]

I want you back

It can't be any other way

I want you back

And I waited for the day

I want you back

I'm gonna be a little smarter

I want you back

I've got to try a bit harder

[Verse 11]

She's good, she's fine

And always on my mind

I know our love will stand the test of time

She's my girl and my best friend

And I really didn't mean it

[Verse 12]

Her love, his love, so fine and so for real

I want the world to know the way I feel

She's my girl and my best friend

And I really didn't mean it

[Verse 13]

I told my girl bye, bye

But I really didn't mean it

Said I met somebody new, so fine

But I really didn't mean it

[Verse 14]

When I walked away, I cried

'Cause I really didn't mean it, mean it

So, she took me back 'cause she knew I

That I really didn't mean it

[Verse 15]

Bye, bye

Ooh, yeah

So fine

Ooh, yeah

I cried

I really didn't mean it

Mean it, mean it, mean it

'Cause she knew I

Written by: Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller

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