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Platinum

Songwriters: Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, L. Daniels, I. Phillips, T. Estes

Producer: Rodney Jerkins for DarkChild Entertainment Inc.

Lyrics

Friday night you and your boys went out to eat
Then they hung out, but you came home around three
If six of y’all went out
Then four of you were really cheap
‘Cause only two of you had dinner
I found your credit card receipt

It’s not right but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don’t you dare come running back to me

It’s not right but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I’d rather be alone than unhappy

I pack your bags so you can leave town for a week (yes I am)
The phone rings and then you look at me (Why’d you turn and look at me)
You said it was one of your friends, down on 54th Street (boy)
So why did 213 show up on your caller ID

I’ve been through all this before
So how could you think
That I would stand around and take some more
Things are gonna change
‘Cause I won’t be your fool anymore
That’s why you have to leave
So don’t turn around to see my face
There’s no more tears left here for you to see

Was it really worth you going out like that
See I’m moving on and I refuse to turn back
See all of this time I thought I had somebody down for Whitney
It turns out, you were making a fool of me

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don’t you dare come running back to me

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I’d rather be alone than unhappy

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don’t you dare come running back to me

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I’d rather be alone than unhappy

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don’t you dare come running back to me

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I’d rather be alone than unhappy

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave
And don’t you dare come running back to me

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Close the door behind you leave your key
I’d rather be alone than unhappy

It’s not right, but it’s okay
I’m gonna make it anyway
Pack your bags up and leave

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Tour	Date	Countries
My Love Is Your Love World Tour Toggle Information	June-November 1999	United States, Canada, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Finland, Russia, Austria, Belgium
	June 22, 1999	Chicago, United States \| Arie Crown Theater
	June 23, 1999	Chicago, United States \| Arie Crown Theater
	June 25, 1999	Detroit, United States \| Fox Theatre
	June 26, 1999	Detroit, United States \| Fox Theatre
	June 27, 1999	New York, United States \| Pier 54
	June 29, 1999	Toronto, Canada \| Molson Amphitheatre
	June 30, 1999	Cuyahoga Falls, United States \| Blossom Music Center
	July 2, 1999	Saratoga Springs, United States \| Saratoga Performing Arts Center
	July 5, 1999	Washington, United States \| D.A.R. Constitution Hall
	July 8, 1999	Boston, United States \| Wang Theatre
	July 11, 1999	Wallingford, United States \| Oakdale Theatre
	July 14, 1999	New York, United States \| The Theater at Madison Square Garden
	July 15, 1999	New York, United States \| The Theater at Madison Square Garden
	July 17, 1999	Philadelphia, United States \| The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
	July 20, 1999	Atlanta, United States \| Fox Theatre
	July 21, 1999	Atlanta, United States \| Fox Theatre
	July 26, 1999	Greenwood Village, United States \| Coors Amphitheatre
	July 29, 1999	Universal City, United States \| Universal Amphitheatre
	July 30, 1999	Universal City, United States \| Universal Amphitheatre
	August 22, 1999	Sopot, Poland \| Opera Leśna
	August 25, 1999	Vechta, Germany \| Stoppelmarkt
	August 27, 1999	Coburg, Germany \| Schloßplatz
	August 28, 1999	Mannheim, Germany \| Schloss Ehrenhof
	September 1, 1999	Zurich, Switzerland \| Hallenstadion
	September 2, 1999	Munich, Germany \| Olympiahalle
	September 5, 1999	Berlin, Germany \| Waldbühne
	September 7, 1999	Rotterdam, Netherlands \| Ahoy
	September 9, 1999	Sheffield, United Kingdom \| Sheffield Arena
	September 12, 1999	Birmingham, United Kingdom \| NEC Arena
	September 15, 1999	London, United Kingdom \| Wembley Arena
	September 16, 1999	London, United Kingdom \| Wembley Arena
	September 18, 1999	London, United Kingdom \| Wembley Arena
	September 21, 1999	Paris, France \| Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
	September 22, 1999	Stuttgart, Germany \| Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
	September 27, 1999	Assago, Italy \| Forum di Assago
	October 4, 1999	Helsinki, Finland \| Hartwall Areena
	October 7, 1999	Moscow, Russia \| Kremlin Palace
	October 10, 1999	Stuttgart, Germany \| Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
	October 12, 1999	Rotterdam, Netherlands \| Ahoy
	October 18, 1999	Frankfurt, Germany \| Festhalle
	October 20, 1999	Assago, Italy \| Forum di Assago
	October 22, 1999	Vienna, Austria \| Wiener Stadthalle
	October 23, 1999	Vienna, Austria \| Wiener Stadthalle
	October 27, 1999	Leipzig, Germany \| Messehalle 7
	October 30, 1999	Oberhausen, Germany \| Arena Oberhausen
	November 2, 1999	Merksem, Belgium \| Sportpaleis
	November 5, 1999	Stuttgart, Germany \| Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
	November 8, 1999	London, United Kingdom \| Wembley Arena
Soul Divas Tour Toggle Information	July 7-28 2004	Germany, Thailand, China
	July 7, 2004	Hamburg, Germany \| Color Line Arena
	July 9, 2004	Munich, Germany \| Olympiahalle
	July 11, 2004	Oberhausen, Germany \| König-Pilsener-Arena
	July 19, 2004	Bangkok, Thailand \| Impact Arena
	July 22, 2004	Shanghai, China \| HongKou Stadium
	July 25, 2004	Beijing, China \| Beijing National Stadium
	July 28, 2004	Hong Kong, China \| Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Nothing But Love World Tour Toggle Information	December-June 2010	South Korea, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland
	February 6, 2010	Seoul, South Korea \| Olympic Gymnastics Arena
	February 7, 2010	Seoul, South Korea \| Olympic Gymnastics Arena
	February 11, 2010	Saitama, Japan \| Saitama Super Arena
	February 13, 2010	Saitama, Japan \| Saitama Super Arena
	February 14, 2010	Saitama, Japan \| Saitama Super Arena
	February 17, 2010	Osaka, Japan \| Osaka-jo Hall
	February 18, 2010	Osaka, Japan \| Osaka-jo Hall
	February 22, 2010	Brisbane, Australia \| Brisbane Entertainment Centre
	February 24, 2010	Sydney, Australia \| Acer Arena
	February 27, 2010	Pokolbin, Australia \| Hope Estate Winery
	March 1, 2010	Melbourne, Australia \| Rod Laver Arena
	March 4, 2010	Adelaide, Australia \| Adelaide Entertainment Centre
	March 6, 2010	Melbourne, Australia \| Plenary Hall
	April 13, 2010	Birmingham, United Kingdom \| LG Arena
	April 14, 2010	Nottingham, United Kingdom \| Trent FM Arena Nottingham
	April 23, 2010	Newcastle, United Kingdom \| Metro Radio Arena
	April 25, 2010	London, United Kingdom \| The O2 Arena
	May 17, 2010	Hamburg, Germany \| O2 World
	May 21, 2010	Munich, Germany \| Olympiahalle
	May 22, 2010	Stuttgart, Germany \| Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
	May 26, 2010	Oberhausen, Germany \| König-Pilsener-Arena
	May 31, 2010	Frankfurt, Germany \| Festhalle
	June 4, 2010	Copenhagen, Denmark \| Forum København
	June 8, 2010	Stockholm, Sweden \| Ericsson Globe
	June 10, 2010	Helsinki, Finland \| Hartwall Areena
	June 16, 2010	Manchester, United Kingdom \| Manchester Evening News Arena
	June 17, 2010	Manchester, United Kingdom \| Manchester Evening News Arena

Alternate Versions

UK Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18
Step By Step – 4:12
I’m Every Woman – 4:47

Argentina Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – 4:52
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 9:13
Interview

US 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Vocal)
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Instrumental)
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Acapella)

UK 12″, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – 4:52
If I Told You That – 4:36
My Love Is Your Love – 4:21
Get It Back – 4:53

UK 12″ It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Album Version) – 4:45
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Instrumental Version) – 4:51

Spain Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit) – 4:16

UK & Europe Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:10
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:10

US Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – 4:11

UK 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (The Dance Mixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Club Mix) – 7:58
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Mix) – 13:04
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 9:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Beats) – 4:41
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Dub) – 7:40
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Dub) – 8:31

Mexico Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Album Version) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club Mix) – 9:14
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Dub Mix) – 8:19

Malaysia Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – 4:15
You’ll Never Stand Alone – 4:20

Europe Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Mix) – 4:15

US 12″, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Album Version) – 4:51
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Album Version Instrumental) – 4:52
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Album Version Acappella) – 4:41
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Smooth Mix) – 4:14
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Smooth Mix Instrumental) – 4:52
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Smooth Mix Acappella) – 4:41

US 12″, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Phase Two) (Johnny Vicious Remixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Mix) – 13:03
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Dub) – 8:31
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Mix) – 4:11

UK PAL It’s Not Right, But It’s O.K.

It’s Not Right, But It’s O.K. – 4:20

Spain Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – 4:15

Spain 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

Club Mix – 9:14
Radio Edit – 4:16
Dub Mix – 8:19
Beats – 4:41

US 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Phase One) (Thunderpuss 2000 Remixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club) – 9:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio) – 4:16
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Dub) – 8:19
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Beats) – 4:22

US Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Smooth Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit Instrumental) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Smooth Mix Instrumental) – 4:15
Call Out Research Hook #1 – 0:10
Call Out Research Hook #2 – 0:10

US 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Love Groove Mix – Bootleg) – 7:05
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Mix) – 8:02
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Dub) – 7:49

Europe 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (The Dance Mixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix) – 4:14
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 9:14

US 12″ It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Love Groove Mix – Bootleg) – 7:05
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Mix) – 8:02
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Rodney Jerkins Smooth Mix) – 4:26

Europe Maxi-Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (The Dance Mixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix) – 4:14
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 9:14

US Maxi-Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Rodney Jerkins Smooth Mix) – 4:25
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Rodney Jerkins Smooth Mix Instrumental) – 4:40
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss Radio Mix) – 4:16
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss Club Mix) – 9:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Club Mix) – 8:01
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Dub) – 7:48
Special Bonus Cut
I Will Always Love You (Hex Hector Club Mix) – 9:54

Australia Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (The Dance Mixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix) – 4:14
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 9:14

UK & Europe Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Club Mix) – 7:58
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix) – 4:14

Europe Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18

US Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Version) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Rodney Jerkins Smooth Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss Mix) – 4:11

France Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:18

UK 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Love Groove Mix – Bootleg) (Salsa Classics Vol.1)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Love Groove Mix – Bootleg) – 6:47

US 12″ It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Mix) – 13:03
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 8:19

US Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Dance Radio Mix) – 4:11
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit) (Instrumental) – 4:15
Call Out Research Hook #1 – 0:10
Call Out Research Hook #2 – 0:10

Thailand Maxi-Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Album Version) – 4:50
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio Edit) – 4:18
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunder Puss 2000 Remix Club) – 8:58

US Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Version) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Rodney Jerkins Smooth Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss Mix) – 4:11

Brazil Maxi-Single, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix)
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Radio Mxi)
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix)
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Club Mix)
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Mix)

US 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Mixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Vocal) – 8:00
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Dub) – 7:40
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Radio) – 4:18

UK & Europe Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Club Mix) – 7:58
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix) – 4:14

UK 7″, Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Original Radio Mix) – 4:15
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:10

Canada AAC, Single It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Dance Vault Remixes)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Radio Mix) [Remastered] – 4:16
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Radio Mix) – 4:20
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix) – 4:21
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix) – 9:14
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss 2000 Dub) – 8:19
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Mix) – 8:16
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Club 69 Future Dub) – 7:49
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Momentous Mix) – 13:06
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Johnny Vicious Dub) – 8:33
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Groove Bootleg Mix) – 7:02

UK 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Love Bootleg Mix)

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (KCC’s Release The Love Bootleg Mix)

Chart Performance

Country: United States

Chart: Billboard Hot 100

Title	Weeks On Chart	Peak Position	Peak Date
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay	20	4	07/03/1999

Country: United Kingdom

Chart: Official Singles Chart

Title	Weeks On Chart	Peak Position	Peak Date
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay	18	3	03/06/1999

Country: Germany

Chart: Top 100 Singles Chart

Title	Weeks On Chart	Peak Position	Peak Date
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay	17	14	03/01/1999

Awards

Awards	Date	Nomination	Category	Result
The 15th International Dance Music Awards	2000	"It's Not Right But It's Okay" Toggle Information	Best Pop 12" Dance Record	Won
The 42nd GRAMMY Awards	02/23/2000	"It's Not Right But It's Okay" Toggle Information	Best Female R&B Vocal Performance	Won

Credits And Personnel

Published by EMI-Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Famous Music Corp. / EMI-April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) / Pink Jeans Publishing, adm. by Zomba Melodies Inc. (SESAC) / Mic’l Publishing (ASCAP)
Recorded by Brad Gilderman at Crossway Studios
Assistant Engineers: Victor McCoy and Wes Neprstek
Mixed by Brad Gilderman at Pacifique Recording Studios
All Music: Rodney Jerkins
Protools Editing: Harvey Mason Jr.
Background Vocals: Whitney Houston, Toni Estes, Sharlotte Gibson

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