I Don't Wanna

Aaliyah

About I Don't Wanna

"I Don't Wanna" is a song by American singer Aaliyah. Written and composed by Johnta Austin, Jazze Pha, Donnie Scantz, and Kevin Hicks, featuring production by Scantz and Hicks, it appears on both the Next Friday soundtrack (1999) and the Romeo Must Die soundtrack (2000). The song was released in as a promotional airplay single in the United States only, where it reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Internationally, "I Don't Wanna" was released as a double A-side with "Come Back in One Piece".  


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Woo
Yea yea
Mm hmmm
Ooh yea

I don't want to be (be without yah be without yah)
I don't want to live (live without yah live without yah)
I don't want to go (go without yah go without yah)
I don't want to be alone

When we hooked up
We sat down
Made and agreement
We vowed that

That we'd always be together
Do whatever
We said that
No one ever get between us

That we'd never ever leave us
That was a while ago
But now lately
It feels like

I mean I feel like
All we do is fight
Every single night
Can't make it tight

Can't get it right
I just want to go back
Take it way back
On the way back

Can we start again
Do it over
Can we straighten it out
Can we work it out

I don't want to be (be without yah be without yah)
I don't want to live (live without yah live without yah)
I don't want to go (go without yah go without yah)
I don't want to be alone

I don't want to be (be without yah be without yah)
I don't want to live (live without yah live without yah)
I don't want to go (go without yah go without yah)
I don't want to be alone

I can't sleep without yeah
Think without yeah
Eat without yeah
Be without yeah

I can't even
Breathe without yeah
I can't feel with out yeah
Deal without yeah

Spend without yeah
My whole world is upside down
Don't want to go out 'cause I can't
Ride without yeah

Feel like I'm gonna
Die without yeah
What is a girl suppose to do
When I spend my last time

With me in your life
I don't want to be without you

I don't want to be (be without yah be without yah)
I don't want to live (live without yah live without yah)
I don't want to go (go without yah go without yah)
I don't want to be alone

I don't want to be (be without yah be without yah)
I don't want to live (live without yah live without yah)
I don't want to go (go without yah go without yah)
I don't want to be alone

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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Written by: Johnta Austin, Darnley De Costa Scantlebury, Kevin Darrell Hicks, Phalon Anton Alexander

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date Fact
"I Don't Wanna" was released on December 7, 1999, as a single from the "Next Friday" soundtrack.
Song Ranking Fact
In the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, the song reached an impressive peak position of number 35, showcasing Aaliyah's popularity at the time.
Collaboration Fact
The song was written by successful songwriting duo Johnta Austin and Jazze Pha.
Album Participation Fact
Even though the song was part of the "Next Friday" soundtrack, it was also included in Aaliyah's compilation album "I Care 4 U" released in 2002.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "I Don't Wanna" was directed by Chris Robinson, who is a well-known music video and film director. Aaliyah played multiple roles in the video, emphasizing her versatility as an artist.
Sales Achievement Fact
"I Don't Wanna" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 7, 2000, for its high sales.
Unique Release Fact
Interestingly, "I Don't Wanna" was not officially released in Aaliyah's home country, the United States as a commercial single, and reached its peak on the Billboard Hot 100 chart purely on airplay.
Posthumous Release Fact
Aaliyah's music, including "I Don't Wanna," became available on streaming platforms for the first time in 2021, almost 20 years after her tragic death in 2001. This led to a surge in popularity for her music among a new generation of listeners.
Influence Fact
This song is a good example of Aaliyah's unique blend of R&B and pop that has influenced many subsequent artists in the music industry.
Live Performances Fact
Aaliyah performed "I Don't Wanna" live on a few television programs, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the programme 106 & Park.

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