I Wasn't with It

Jesse Powell

About I Wasn't with It

"I Wasn't with It" is a song performed by Jesse Powell. The song is the opening track from his second album 'Bout It and was issued as the album's first single. It was his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #85 in 1998.


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Uh (uh), uh (uh), uh (uh)
What? (ooh) Check it out (yeah, baby)
Check it, check it, check it out (ooh)
Check it out (mm)
Check it, check it, check it out (ooh)
Now tell your girlfriends (uh huh, uh huh, uh huh) (oh yeah) 
To mind their business 
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (what) (No, no)
Tell your girlfriends (uh huh, uh huh, uh huh) (oh yeah) 
To mind their business 
Come on

I swear I never ever told you no lies 
I'm where I wanna be, right by your side 
(Come on, what) 
I never meant for you to question me why (uh huh, uh huh)
'Cause you're the only one girl, in my life, yeah 

So don't you say it, say it (don't say it, babe)
I didn't hit it, hit it (didn't hit it and quit it) (no, no, no)
I wasn't wit' it, wit' it 
I wouldn't cheat on you (no way, babe)
So don't you say it, say it (ooh)
I didn't hit it, hit it (I didn't hit it, hit it )
I ain't wit' it, wit' it (no way)
I wouldn't cheat on you (no, no) (come on, what) 

What makes you think I wanna play around, baby?
And jeopardize the love we have? No way (naw, naw, naw, naw naw naw)
And girl, I do still love you the same, mmhm
So don't you listen to a word your girlfriends say 
No, no, no, no 

So don't you say it, say it (don't say it, baby)
I didn't hit it, hit it (didn't hit it and quit it) (didn't hit it, hit it )
I wasn't wit' it, wit' it (no way)
I wouldn't cheat on you (I wouldn't cheat on you)(check it out, check it out, ya)
So don't you say it, say it (don't say it, baby)
I didn't hit it, hit it (I didn't hit it, hit it )
I ain't wit' it, wit' it (no)
I wouldn't cheat on you (I wouldn't cheat on you)(come on)

How can I change your mind? (Mm)
Baby, I never meant to make you cry, no 
So tell me what I've done wrong 
To ever make you think that I would do you wrong, oh 

You gotta stop trippin' (so don't you say it, say it)
Stop listening to your girlfriends 
Baby, just leave 'em alone 
I didn't hit it, I wasn't wit' it 
Come on baby, come on baby (I wouldn't cheat on you)
Stop trippin, stop listening (so don't you say it, say it)
To your girlfriends, baby, just leave 'em alone 
I didn't hit it, hit it 
I wasn't wit' it, wit' it (I wouldn't cheat on you)
Come on, baby, come on

(Didn't hit it and quit it)
(I wouldn't cheat on you)
(Come on, come on)
So don't you say it, say it (don't say it, baby) (don't say it, say it)
I didn't hit it, hit it (I didn't hit it, hit it ) (didn't hit it, hit it )
I wasn't wit' it, wit' it (oh, yeah) (I wasn't wit' it)
I wouldn't cheat on you (wouldn't cheat on you, baby)
So don't you say it, say it (don't say it, baby) (don't say it, say it)
I didn't hit it, hit it (I didn't hit it, hit it ) (didn't hit it, hit it )
I ain't wit' it, wit' it (oh, no, no, no, no) (I ain't wit' it)
I wouldn't cheat on you (I wouldn't cheat on you, baby)

So don't you say it, say it (don't say it, baby)
I didn't hit it, hit it (No, I didn't hit it, baby)
I wasn't wit' it, wit' it (I)
I wouldn't cheat on you (what, what, what, what)
So don't you say it, say it (baby, don't you say it)
I didn't hit it, hit it (I didn't hit it, no )
I ain't wit' it, wit' it 
I wouldn't cheat on you (come on, come on)

Don't say it, baby, I didn't hit it baby, hey, I

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Jesse Powell

Jesse Powell (born September 12, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul songwriter-singer. Discovered by Louil Silas, Jr, he is best known for his hit "You," which peaked at #2 R&B and #10 Pop. Powell has released 4 studio albums to date (Jesse Powell, Bout It, JP, Jesse). His sisters, Trina & Tamara Powell are also singers as well, and have released one album to date. Powell is credited with a four octave vocal range. more »

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Written by: Eric Jackson, Joey Elias, Jonathan Robinson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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9 facts about this song

Music Genre
"I Wasn't with It" is a pop R&B song, which combines catchy melodies with rhythm and blues influences.
Release Date
The song was released in the year 1996, making it over 20 years old today.
Album
"I Wasn't with It" is a track off Jesse Powell's second studio album 'Bout It, which peaked at number 63 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song managed to secure a spot in the top 30 of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Writer and Producer
The song was written by Jesse Powell, Sam Salter, and Laney Stewart. It was also produced by Laney Stewart, who has worked with several top-tier artists in the world of R&B.
Music Video
The music video for "I Wasn't with It" has a classic 90s vibe, reflecting the style and culture of the era.
Critical Reception
Critics have lauded Jesse Powell's emotive singing on the track, capturing the essence of 90s R&B with an enjoyable and listenable song.
Radio Play
“I Wasn't with It” received significant radio play upon its release and remains popular on R&B and soul radio stations in the United States.
Live Performances
Over the years, Powell has performed "I Wasn't with It" live at various concerts and music festivals which only added to the song's popularity.

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