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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Luther Vandross
Vocals
Foxy Brown
Vocals
Reed Vertelney
Keyboards
Robbie Nevil
Guitar
Skip Anderson
Keyboards
BAAJ
Background Vocals
Tawatha Agee
Background Vocals
Cindy Mizelle
Background Vocals
Brenda White-King
Background Vocals
Khadijah Mohammed
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Luther Vandross
Songwriter
Reed Vertelney
Songwriter
Robbie Nevil
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Luther Vandross
Producer
Jeff Bova
Sound Design
Ray Bardani
Mixing Engineer
Paul J. Falcone
Vocal Recording Engineer
Carl Cyrius
Assistant Engineer
Cladius Mittendorfer
Assistant Engineer
Dan Milazzo
Assistant Engineer
Dave Perini
Assistant Engineer
Flip Osman
Assistant Engineer
Herb Powers
Mastering Engineer
Jamie Wallace
Assistant Engineer
Jason Dale
Assistant Engineer
Jason Stasium
Assistant Engineer
John Belec
Assistant Engineer
Matt Snedecor
Assistant Engineer
Michael McCoy
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Yes, dirty
It's your girl, Fox Brown and I'm comin' through your town
Nah mean? But for Luther I'ma keep this clean, yes
[Verse 2]
I could've died when I found out we
Couldn't live together peacefully
That's when it started and we nearly parted
Well, I was hopin' not to see the day
We started gettin' in each other's way
Maybe it's better we don't live together
[Verse 3]
(Things got strange) My space to chill became half the size
(You became) Someone I didn't even recognize
What's the matter now?
What are you talkin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's another
(That's right)
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
(Whatever)
Why you gotta put me down?
What are you complainin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
If it ain't one thing, it's another
(Lord, dear)
[Verse 4]
What?
And I was like it when you met me
(I remember) I remember when
[Verse 5]
I got a yacht for a dinner cruise
The way you treated everyone was rude
I don't believe you, you're such a diva (Diva)
(That's right)
I told the waitress we wanted wine
You got upset because the girl was fine
You're complicated, but somehow we make it (You know)
[Verse 6]
(I get tired) From all I have to do to keep you satisfied
(Get no sleep) You call me in the middle of the night and weep
[Verse 7]
What's the matter now?
(What?)
What are you cryin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's another
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
(That's right)
Why you gotta fuss and shout?
(What?)
What are you screamin' about?
(You know)
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
If it ain't one thing, it's another
[Verse 8]
I guess I can't see the wool through your eyes
(Pretty little brown eyes)
Guess I don't understand what goes on, goes on, goes on
(LV, baby)
In your mind
[Verse 9]
Now, Luther, what you mean if it ain't one thing, then it's another?
Look, brother, we took a vow to cherish each other
And I've been through the storm, but you keep disrespectin
And ignorin' me, I swear it won't be long till I'm gone
But ain't nothing worse than a black woman scorned
I move with integrity, it's hard bein' a celebrity
And lovin' you is like a gift and a curse
Ain't gotta think twice 'cause I'm leavin' you first
[Verse 10]
What's the matter now?
(Now)
What are you talkin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's another
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
Why you gotta put me down?
(Down)
What are you fussin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
(One thing)
If it ain't one thing, it's another
(Other thing)
What's the matter now?
(Now)
What are you talkin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's another
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
(Another, yeah, yeah)
Why you gotta scream and shout?
(Shout)
What are you complainin' about?
If it ain't one thing, it's the other (Shut up)
If it ain't one thing, it's another
[Verse 11]
I must admit that at times I talk slick
But I'm the woman of this house
My best defense is my mouth
And I give you good love, I cook your dinner
And like Halle and Denzel, your wife is the winner
So walk, you chose your bed so sleep in it
I should've know from day one, but I was so deep in it
So, since what I'm sayin' is goin' in one ear and out the other, brother
This ain't your house, get the hell out
And leave the keys and the droptop Z behind
You can't diss me then expect to keep what's mine
So keep thinkin' you can use and abuse me
While you realize you miss me
I'm gone, takin' my **** with me
Written by: Foxy Brown, Luther Vandross, Reed Vertelney, Robbie Nevil