I Don't

Mariah Carey, Y.G., YG

About I Don't

"I Don't" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, and features rapper YG. Carey previewed the track during an episode of her E! docuseries, Mariah's World, on January 29, 2017. Epic Records released it as a single five days later on February 3. The song samples the Donell Jones song "Where I Wanna Be".


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2017
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Ladies & Gentlemen!

I know you love me
You just don't trust me
You don't understand me
But you love it when I call you Ms. Carey
I know you love me
You just don't trust me
You need to understand me
But you love it when I call you Ms. Carey, yeah

Somewhere in another life
We stole a moment in time
Gave you everything that you needed
I was even down to repeat it
Said you would always be mine
Feeding me nothing but lies
I was so gone, I admit it
Had me messed up for a minute

But I'm tired of cryin', no more tears
Pity party of the year
Cold at night 'cause you're not here
Leaving you was my worst fear
I was caught up, I was blind
You kept playin' with my mind
Told you I'm finished, gassed up the whip and 
Rear view, bye

'Cause when you love someone
You just don't treat them bad
You messed up all we had
Probably think I'm coming back
But I don't, I don't
'Cause, boy, I was buggin'
Thinkin' somehow I could trust you
See, I used to love you
But I don't, I don't
'Cause, boy, I was buggin'
Thinkin' somehow I could trust you
But you don't mean nothing
'Cause I don't, I don't

I tried to make it work
No matter how much it hurt
You had to make it all about you
Tell me why you go and do me like you do?
I went from me and you
To walking right out on you
I know you want love, in your feelings
Frontin' on me like your love was the realest

And I'm tired of cryin', no more tears
Pity party of the year
Cold at night 'cause you're not here
Leaving you was my worst fear
I was caught up, I was blind
You kept playin' with my mind
Told you I'm finished, gassed up the whip and 
Rear view, bye

'Cause when you love someone
You just don't treat them bad
You messed up all we had
Probably think I'm coming back
But I don't, I don't
'Cause boy I was buggin'
Thinkin' somehow I could trust you
See, I used to love you
But I don't, I don't
'Cause boy I was buggin'
Thinkin' somehow I could trust you
But you don't mean nothing
'Cause I don't, I don't

I know you love me
You just don't trust me
You don't understand me
But you love it when I call you Ms. Carey
I know you love me
You just don't trust me
You need to understand me
But you love it when I call you Ms. Carey, yeah

Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Hold up, I just got you a ring, for what?
I put you in the game, now it's game over
Every time you went to the Louis store you got chauffeured
Hold up, how you gon' leave that?
Hold up, give me my ring back
Never mind, you can keep that
'Cause every time you look at your ring, me, you gon' dream that

I know you love me
You just don't trust me
You don't understand me
But you love it when I call you Ms. Carey
I know you love me
You just don't trust me
You need to understand me
But you love it when I call you Ms. Carey, yeah

'Cause when you love someone
You just don't treat them bad
You messed up all we had
Probably think I'm coming back
But I don't, I don't
'Cause boy I was buggin'
Thinkin' somehow I could trust you
See, I used to love you
But I don't, I don't
'Cause boy I was buggin'
Thinkin' somehow I could trust you
But you don't mean nothing
'Cause I don't, I don't

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: Mariah Carey, Keenon Jackson, Donell Jones, Kyle West

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Artist Fact
"I Don't" was sung by Mariah Carey, a well-known American singer, songwriter, and actress often referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records.
Release Detail
The song was released on February 3, 2017, and it is a part of Mariah Carey’s ever-growing discography.
Song Composition
"I Don't" is a R&B song with a length of four minutes and eighteen seconds.
Collaborations
The song features rapper YG. He contributes verses to the song while Carey uses the chorus to show off her potent vocal range.
Inspiration
"I Don't" was inspired by Mariah Carey's break-up with her former fiancé, Australian billionaire James Packer.
Production Detail
The song was jointly produced by Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri.
Song Sample
"I Don't" samples a popular old-school R&B song, "Where I Wanna Be" by Donell Jones.
Music Video
The music video of the "I Don't" was released on February 3, 2017, and shows Carey in various glamorous outfits, including a wedding dress.
Chart Performance
"I Don't" reached No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Style Evolution
With "I Don't", Mariah Carey displays an evolution in her music style, blending her classic vocal style with contemporaneous R&B and hip-hop elements.
Critical Reception
While the song received mixed reviews from music critics, Carey was praised for her vocal performance.
Live Performance
Mariah Carey performed "I Don't" live for the first time on Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 15, 2017.
Notable Mention
"I Don't" can be seen as Carey's personal anthem, showcasing her resilience during a difficult time in her personal life.

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