I Should Have Cheated

Keyshia Cole

About I Should Have Cheated

"I Should Have Cheated is a song by American R&B recording artist Keyshia Cole, written by 112 members Daron Jones and Quinnes "Q" Parker for her debut album, The Way It Is (2005), released on August 3, 2005 as the album's fourth single, following the two mildly successful singles "I Changed My Mind" and "(I Just Want It) To Be Over", it rose to number four on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its music video made it to the top five on 106 and Park and remained there for 46 days.  


Year:
2005
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First of all let me say
You can't accuse me of all the things
You know that you are guilty of
And I see that it is easy for you to blame
Everything on me
If that's the case I should go have my fun
Do all the things you say I do
Boy I can't continue to take this from you

I might as well have cheated on you
As much as you accused me of cheating
I might as well have lied to you
As much as you accused me of lying
I might as well have gone to the club
As much as you accused me of clubbin'
I might as well have threw away my love
As much as you accused me
I should have cheated

Let me say I was out with somebody else
When my girl told me she saw you with some girl
(Some girl)
But I didn't accuse you of something that I didn't see myself
Realize that I would never do anything to disrespect you
Trust me, you gotta stop accusing me

I might as well have cheated on you
As much as you accused me of cheating
I might as well have lied to you
As much as you accused me of lying
I might as well have gone to the club
As much as you accused me of clubbin'
I might as well have threw away my love
As much as you accused me

Don't you know I wish I knew
That you would treat me this way
If you don't promise me
That you've changed your ways I'm leaving today
And I ain't coming back
And you made it like that
Was unfair to me
All this jealousy
I'm your everything
What will you do without me
Why you tripping?

I might as well have cheated on you
As much as you accused me of cheating
I might as well have lied to you
As much as you accused me of lying
I might as well have gone to the club
As much as you accused me of clubbin'
I might as well have threw away my love
As much as you accused me
I should have cheated

I should have lied
I should have cheated
Maybe I should have went out to the club
Or maybe I, should have done it
Should have given away all my love
Or maybe I, I should have played you
'Cause you don't appreciate me, no
And I tried to stay down with you
But you're making it hard for me

I might as well have cheated on you
As much as you accused me of cheating
I might as well have lied to you
As much as you accused me of lying
I might as well have gone to the club
As much as you accused me of clubbin'
I might as well have threw away my love
As much as you accused me
I should have cheated

As much as you accused me of cheating
I should have cheated
As much as you accused me of lying
As much as you accused me of clubbin'
As much as you accused me of cheating
I should have cheated

I should have cheated

I should have cheated
I should have cheated
I should have cheated
I should have cheated

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Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is, was certified platinum by the RIAA. Her sophomore album, Just Like You, went into production shortly after and was released in September 2007 and certified platinum four months later. Her third studio album, A Different Me, was released in December 2008 and has also been certified platinum. All three of these albums were supported by her record breaking reality/documentary series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is which aired on BET from 2006-2008, giving viewers a closer look into Cole's career and family life with her biological mother and sister. After a two year hiatus, she released her fourth studio album, Calling A… more »

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Written by: Keyshia Cole, Daron Jones, Quinnes Parker

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

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11 facts about this song

Release specifics
"I Should Have Cheated" was released as the second single from Keyshia Cole's debut album, "The Way It Is" on July 5, 2005.
Chart Accolades
The song achieved considerable success on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 30. It also reached number 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Genre Classification
"I Should Have Cheated" belongs to the R&B genre, popularly known for its emotive balad-style, following a narrative about romantic relationships.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of the song express the feelings of a woman accused by her partner of infidelity, which she denies and ironically suggests that she should have cheated given the accusations.
Music Video
The music video for "I Should Have Cheated," directed by Benny Boom, features actress Meagan Good and actor Brian White. Good appears as Cole's friend, while White plays her cheating boyfriend.
Keyshia Cole's Career
This song played a critical role in establishing Cole's career and helped her debut album, "The Way It Is", to reach certified platinum status in the United States.
Song Credits
"I Should Have Cheated" was written by Greg Curtis and Keyshia Cole herself, adding a personal touch to the song's emotions and narrative.
Awards and Nominations
The song earned Cole a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
Live Performances
Keyshia Cole performed "I Should Have Cheated" live on various platforms, including popular American late-night TV shows. Her performances were well-received and further propelled the song's success.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity led to several cover versions by aspiring singers on various digital platforms, such as YouTube, further extending the song's reach and lifespan.
Legacy
Over the years, "I Should Have Cheated" has maintained its place as one of Keyshia Cole's iconic hits, often recognized as one of the signature songs of her career.

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