He Wasn't Man Enough

Toni Braxton

About He Wasn't Man Enough

"He Wasn't Man Enough" is a song by American R&B recording artist and songwriter Toni Braxton and released by LaFace Records on March 7, 2000 as the lead single from her third studio album, The Heat (2000). The song was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. "He Wasn't Man Enough" is an uptempo dance-pop and R&B inspired song that differs in genre from Braxton's previous ballads. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised it as one of Braxton's best works. "He Wasn't Man Enough" had international success and became one of Braxton's signature songs, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, where the single stood for several weeks, and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for four weeks. As of 2019, this song is her last Top 10 appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. An accompanying music video was released for the single. The song earned Braxton her sixth Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2001. 


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2004
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Darkchild, oh yeah
Toni Braxton, oh
Ha ha, uh huh
Yeah, uh uh
Darkchild, yeah

Listen, girl
Who do you think I am?
Don't you know that he was my man?
But I chose to let him go
So why do you act like I still care about him?
Looking at me like I'm hurt
When I'm the one who said I didn't want it to work
Don't you forget I had him first?

What you thinkin'?
Stop blamin' me
He wasn't man enough for me
If you don't know, now here's the chance
I've already had your man
Do you wonder just where he's been, yeah?
Not be worried about him
Now it's time you know the truth
I think he's just the man for you

What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me

Listen, girl
Didn't he tell you the truth?
If not then, why don't you ask him?
Then maybe you can be more into him
Instead of worrying about me
And hopefully you won't find
All the reasons why his love didn't count
And why we couldn't work it out

What you thinkin'?
Stop blamin' me
He wasn't man enough for me
If you don't know, now here's the chance
I've already had your man
Do you wonder just where he's been, yeah?
Not be worried about him
Now it's time you know the truth
I think he's just the man for you

What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me

What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me

Oh yeah
So many reasons why our love is through, yeah
What makes you think he'll be good to you, no
It makes no sense 'cause he will never change
Girl, you better recognize the game, oh yeah

What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me

What are you thinking?
Did you know about us back then?
Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?
I'm not thinking 'bout him
But you married him
Do you know I made him leave?
Do you know he begged to stay with me?
He wasn't man enough for me

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Toni Braxton

Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and philanthropist. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Harvey Mason Jr., Lashawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
The song "He Wasn't Man Enough" is by American R&B singer Toni Braxton. It was released in the year 2000 as the lead single from her third studio album, "The Heat".
Song Creation
The song was written by Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, and Harvey Mason Jr, and was produced by Darkchild, a nickname for Rodney Jerkins, who has produced hits for numerous other artists like Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez.
Chart Performance
"He Wasn't Man Enough" received commercial success. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was ranked the number 8 song of the year on the annual year-end chart in 2000.
Genre and Theming
The song is classified in the R&B Pop Genre. In the song, Toni Braxton warns a former lover's new girlfriend that he isn't man enough for her, continuing the tradition of strong, confrontational anthems in Braxton's discography.
Awards
It won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2001. The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B song, showcasing the critical acclaim it received in addition to being a commercial hit.
Music Video
The music video for "He Wasn't Man Enough" was directed by Billie Woodruff who has directed several other videos for Toni. The video has a plot parallel with the lyrics, where Toni suspects her husband played by model Tyson Beckford of cheating on her.
Legacy
The song is considered one of the most remembered songs of the 00's and of Braxton's career. Its sound was a departure from Braxton's previous ballads and showcased the more pop-oriented direction of her third album.
Cover Versions
Braxton's dramatic delivery has made the song a popular choice for performances and covers. Notable renditions include a performance by American Idol contestant Pia Toscano during the show's tenth season.
International Success
Apart from being a hit in the U.S, "He Wasn't Man Enough" also saw worldwide success, scoring Top Ten placements in several countries like Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Cultural Impact
The song is often seen as a female anthem and has been used in various entertainment scenes since its release. It's also often associated with Toni Braxton's creative reinvention during her third studio album’s era.

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