It's Not Right But It's Okay

Whitney Houston

About It's Not Right But It's Okay

"It's Not Right but It's Okay" is the first single by American singer Whitney Houston from her fourth studio album, My Love Is Your Love. It was written by LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Isaac Phillips, Toni Estes, and produced by Darkchild. The song examines a woman confronting her lover about his infidelity. The music video was directed by Kevin Bray. Houston won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for this song.


4:52
285 

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Friday night you and your boys went out to eat
Then they hung out, but you came home around three
If six of y'all went out
Then four of you were really cheap
'Cause only two of you had dinner
I found your credit card receipt

It's not right but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don't you dare come running back to me

It's not right but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I'd rather be alone than unhappy

I pack your bags so you can leave town for a week (yes I am)
The phone rings and then you look at me (Why'd you turn and look at me)
You said it was one of your friends, down on 54th Street (boy)
So why did 213 show up on your caller ID

I've been through all this before
So how could you think
That I would stand around and take some more
Things are gonna change
'Cause I won't be your fool anymore
That's why you have to leave
So don't turn around to see my face
There's no more tears left here for you to see

Was it really worth you going out like that
See I'm moving on and I refuse to turn back
See all of this time I thought I had somebody down for Whitney
It turns out, you were making a fool of me

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don't you dare come running back to me

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I'd rather be alone than unhappy

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don't you dare come running back to me

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I'd rather be alone than unhappy

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don't you dare come running back to me

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I'd rather be alone than unhappy

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don't you dare come running back to me

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I'd rather be alone than unhappy

It's not right, but it's okay
I'm gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

16 fans

Written by: FRED JERKINS III, LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS, RODNEY JERKINS, ISAAC PHILLIPS, TONI ESTES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Music History
"It's Not Right But It's Okay" was released as part of the album "My Love Is Your Love" in 1998. This was Whitney Houston's first studio album in eight years.
Award Recognition
"It's Not Right But It's Okay" won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. This is one of the six Grammy Awards that Whitney Houston received during her career.
Chart Performance
The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Whitney Houston's fifteen top ten hits in America. It also became a big hit in various countries around the globe, peaking at number one in Iceland and number three in the UK.
Music Style
The song is characterized by its R&B and dance-pop style, which is further enhanced by Houston's strong, soulful vocals.
Song Message
The song carries a powerful message about a woman's strength to walk away from a relationship after discovering infidelity.
Official Remix
An official remix, known as the "Thunderpuss Mix", was officially released, pushing the song's popularity even further. This version became a massive club hit and even earned a Grammy nomination.
Music Video
The music video for "It's Not Right But It's Okay", directed by Kevin Bray, carries a stylish, futuristic theme and cast Houston in an empowered role.
Pop Culture Impact
This song found a new audience two decades after its original release when it was used in an episode of the popular TV drama series "Pose."
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Isaac Phillips and Toni Estes - a key collaboration that contributed to its success.
Powerful Performance
Houston's performance on this track is often regarded as one of her finest, showcasing her vocal prowess.

Discuss the It's Not Right But It's Okay Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "It's Not Right But It's Okay Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/807622/Whitney+Houston/It%27s+Not+Right+But+It%27s+Okay>.

    Missing lyrics by Whitney Houston?

    Know any other songs by Whitney Houston? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    It's Not Right But It's Okay

    394K
    7,889     977

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1999

    Billboard #4


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which singer holds the world record for the most words in a hit single?
    A Eminem
    B Busta Rhymes
    C 50 Cents
    D Kanye West

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Whitney Houston's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Whitney Houston tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!