I Really Didn't Mean It

Luther Vandross

About I Really Didn't Mean It

"I Really Didn't Mean It" is a 1986 song by American recording R&B/soul artist Luther Vandross. The track was the fourth and final single released from his multi-platinum album Give Me the Reason. The song was a top ten R&B hit on Billboards Hot Black Singles chart.


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2003
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I told my girl bye-bye (bye) 
And I really didn't mean it
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine) 
And I really didn't mean it

Out of my head to say the things I said
I didn't mean a word
Think jealousy just took a hold of me
I hope she'll ignore the things she heard
(No doubt about it) My heart is in her hands
(With every moment) I'm waiting for my second chance
(Maybe an angel) Will come and help her see
I can't face the world if she don't love me

I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
And I really didn't mean it
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it

Dear one from me take my apology
I need you back
I promise I know to never let you go
Is there a chance to see you baby
(They talk about all) the love that we still share
(From her emotion) I barely miss your happiness
(You're missing and mourning) the way it used to be
I know it's true but I don't believe

I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
And I really didn't mean it
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it
When I walked away I cried 
And I really didn't mean it
So she took me back 'cause she knew I
That I really didn't mean it

(I want you back) it can't be any other way
(I want you back) and I've waited for the day
(I want you back) I'm gonna be a little smarter
(I want you back) I'm got to try a little harder

She's good she's fine and always on my mind 
I know our love will stand the test of time
She's my girl and my best friend
And I really didn't mean it

Her love is love so fine and so for real
I want the world to know the way I feel
She's my girl and my best friend 
And I really didn't mean it
Yeah yeah ooh

I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
And I really didn't mean it (mean it)
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it
When I walked away I cried (cried)
And I really didn't mean it (mean it)
So she took me back 'cause she knew I (I)
That I really didn't mean it (bye bye, so fine)

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album History Fact
"I Really Didn't Mean It" is a song from Luther Vandross's fourth studio album titled "Give Me the Reason", released in 1986.
Chart Performance Fact
The song was released as a single and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, demonstrating Vandross's continued success in the genre.
Song Length Fact
The song project file has a duration of 4 minutes and 27 seconds; a typical length for pop and R&B tracks of the era.
Vandross's Legacy Fact
The song is a notable part of Luther Vandross's musical legacy, as his sentimentality and romanticism are clearly evident in the lyrics and melodic lines.
Collaboration Fact
The single song "I Really Didn't Mean It" had background vocals by the famous singers, Cissy Houston and Tawatha Agee.
Songwriting Fact
The track was co-written by Luther Vandross and his frequent collaborator, Marcus Miller. Their partnership is considered one of the most successful in the R&B genre.
Soundtrack Fact
The song "I Really Didn't Mean It" was also included in the soundtrack for the 1986 film "Ruthless People".
Grammy Awards Fact
Luther Vandross won his second Grammy Award in the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the album "Give Me the Reason", making "I Really Didn't Mean It" part of a Grammy-winning collection.
Musical Style Fact
'I Really Didn't Mean It' showcases Luther Vandross's distinctive blend of R&B, soul, and pop styles. The song is characterized by its smooth production, soulful melodies, and heartfelt lyrics.
Recording Fact
Like many of Vandross's songs, "I Really Didn't Mean It" was recorded at the iconic Sigma Sound Studios in New York.
Personal Life Fact
Some fans and critics speculate that Vandross's personal experiences influenced the song's themes of regret and longing, although the singer never confirmed this.

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