Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)
Monica
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It's just one of them days, when I wanna be all alone It's just one of them days, when I gotta be all alone It's just one of them days, don't take it personal I just wanna be all alone, and you think I treat you wrong I wanna take some time out to think things through I know it always feels like I'm doing you wrong but I'm so in love with you So understand that I'm only in love your the only one I need So have no thought that I want to leave and baby trust me please Just one of them days That a girl goes through When I'm angry inside Don't want to take it out on you Just one of them days Don't take it personal I just wanna be all alone And you think I treat you wrong Don't take it personal Baby baby baby baby, don't take it personal I see and I think about every thing we do And I find myself in mysery and that ain't cool Hey now, I realy want to be with you the whole way through But the way you make me feel inside keeps me confused As I swing back from mood to mood it's not because of you I never want you to be insecure, so won't you understand that I'm only in love, your the only one I need I'll be there for you when you need me boy, so baby don't you leave Just one of them days That a girl goes through When I'm angry inside Don't want to take it out on you Just one of them days Don't take it personal I just wanna be all alone And you think I treat you wrong Just one of them days That a girl goes through When I'm angry inside Don't want to take it out on you Just one of them days Don't take it personal I just wanna be all alone And you think I treat you wrong Don't take it personal Baby baby baby baby, don't take it personal Don't take it personal, yeah , don't take it personal Just one of them days That a girl goes through When I'm angry inside Don't want to take it out on you Just one of them days Don't take it personal I just wanna be all alone And you think I treat you wrong Don't take it personal baby Personal baby, personal baby, personal baby personal baby, personal baby
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Written by: James Todd Smith, Derek Simmons, Dallas Austin, Quincy Jones, Willie Baker, Jerry Davis
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)" was released on March 21, 1995, as the lead single from Monica's debut album, "Miss Thang."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the number one spot on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the second spot on Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its wide acceptance and popularity among listeners.
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Grammy NominationsDespite being a debut single, "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)" received nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.
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Sampled MusicThe song's melodies utilized sampled music from "Back Seat (of My Jeep)" by LL Cool J and "Brick City" by Redman.
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Song Interpretation"Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)" is regarded as an anthem for women owing to its message about a woman's right to need space and not be in the mood for socializing without it being taken personally.
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Music VideoThe music video directed by Rich Murray features a 14-year old Monica singing at different locations in Atlanta including a pool party and the LaFace Records studio.
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Platinum StatusThe single received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies.
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Young TalentMonica was just 14 when she recorded "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)," making her one of the youngest recording artists to have a number one single on Billboard's R&B chart.
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Producers and CollaboratorsDallas Austin was the producer for the track. He, along with Willie James Baker, Derrick Simmons, LL Cool J, Alonzo Miller and Quincy Jones III, is also credited as the songwriters.
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Cover VersionsIt was covered by the British band, Disclosure in 2020 as a part of their album Energy. It was also sampled for the remix of the song "Bad And Boujee" by Migos in 2017.
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