The Worst
Jhené Aiko
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Tell me whatcha say now? Tell me whatcha say Come again? If you cannot stay down Then you do not have to pretend Like there is no way out I shoulda never let you in 'Cause you got me face down And don't take this personal But you're the worst You know what you've done to me And although it hurts I know I just can't keep runnin' away I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you But I want you I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to But I love you Tell me whatcha say now Tell me whatcha say? You said that you would come again You said that we would remain friends but You know that I do not depend on Nothing or no one So why would you show up So uninvited then Just change my mind like that Please don't take this personal But you ain't shit And you weren't special Til I made you so You better act like you know That I been through worse than you I just can't keep runnin' away I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you But I want you (But I want you) I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to But I love you Everybody's like He's no item Please don't like em He don't wife em He one nights em I never listen, no I shoulda figured tho All that shit you was spittin' So unoriginal But it was you So I was with it And tell you the truth Wish we never did it 'Cause I usually do Stick to the business But you came out the blue And then you just flipped it God damn baby My mind's blown I be forgettin' You live in a different time zone I think I know what this is It's just the time's wrong Yeah, I know what you did But baby I'm grown And my love is patient And kind, and shit If this is real we can build And do different types of shit If you was really the realest Wouldn't be fightin' it I think your pride is just In the way Funny how everything changed Once you got all that you wanted Nothing was ever the same I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you I still want you I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to But I, but I love you I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you But I want you I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to But I love you
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Written by: Brian Warfield, Mac Robinson, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams, Jhene Aiko Chilombo, Shawn Carter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"The Worst" is a song by American recording artist Jhené Aiko. It was released on November 11, 2013, as the second single from her debut EP, "Sail Out".
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CollaborationThe song was written by Jhené Aiko, Myron Birdsong, and Brian Warfield, while production was handled by Fisticuffs.
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Charts Performance"The Worst" peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart in the U.S. It also became Aiko's first single to chart internationally, reaching number 87 in the UK.
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ReceptionThe song was praised for its emotive lyrics and Aiko's vocal performance. Critics also appreciated the R&B melody and the song's relatable message about coming to terms with the end of a relationship.
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GenreThe song belongs to the R&B genre, specifically Neo-Soul, and includes elements of hip hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'The Worst' premiered on December 4, 2013. It takes a cinematic approach, presenting a dark narrative revolving around a crime of passion.
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AwardsThe music video won a BET Award for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist in 2014. The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2015.
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CertificationIn September 2016, "The Worst" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), confirming over one million units sold in the U.S.
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InfluenceThe song's vulnerable yet powerful lyrics about a failing relationship resonated with many, which played a significant role in popularizing a wave of introspective and emotional R&B.
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Remixes and Covers"The Worst" has been remixed and covered by many different artists across various genres, showcasing the song's widespread appeal and impact.
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