It's Not You It's Me
| "It's Not You It's Me" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Chris Brown | |
| from the album Brown | |
| Released | May 8, 2026 |
| Genre | R&B[1] |
| Length | 3:07 |
| Label | RCA, CBE |
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| Audio video | |
| "It's Not You It's Me" on YouTube | |
"It's Not You It's Me" is a song by American singer Chris Brown from his twelfth studio album Brown (2026).
Composition
"It's Not You It's Me" is an R&B song where, lyrically, Brown takes accountability for the breakdown of a healthy relationship, attributing it to his internal struggles. According to SoulBounce, the song "finds Brown diving deeper into traditional R&B love song territory with layered vocals and more emotional songwriting."[2] Billboard found the track to be similar to his early work.[1]
Critical reception
Billboard named "It's Not You It's Me" the best song on Brown, writing: "it is another instance on the album where Breezy bares his soul and fits the production to perfection. It almost feels like he made a modern version of his 2005 hit “Say Goodbye,” and it works so well."[1] AllMusic also mentioned the track as a standout on Brown, calling it a "wholly repentant" song.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4] | 6 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 44 |
References
- 1 2 3 Sadler, Armon (May 8, 2026). "Chris Brown's 'BROWN' Album: All 27 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ https://soulbounce.com/2026/05/chris-brown-brown-album-review/
- ↑ "Brown - Chris Brown". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 22, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2026.