You Ain't Right
Janet Jackson · All For You [2001]
Took myself on to the doctor wasn't feeling fine
I had a fever 104
Oh that blew my mind
Must be I had enough
'Bout to explode from the gossip I said
Thought my friend had my back
Just to stab oh yeah
Hurts so bad when I talk
Wanna take something
Numb the pain I know it ain't right
Come fact to face with her
Gotta tell her how I feel inside
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The doctor said he'd give me something
And I'd be alright
I still feel queezy, feel uneasy
No more drugs for me
Friendships I cherish oh
Let very few in the circle I said
These walls I don't let down
Not very easily
Some friends you grow old with
And they'll be there 'til the very end
I do believe that
But not with her like I thought
Let her in and I'll get stabbed again
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I had a fever 104
Oh that blew my mind
Must be I had enough
'Bout to explode from the gossip I said
Thought my friend had my back
Just to stab oh yeah
Hurts so bad when I talk
Wanna take something
Numb the pain I know it ain't right
Come fact to face with her
Gotta tell her how I feel inside
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The doctor said he'd give me something
And I'd be alright
I still feel queezy, feel uneasy
No more drugs for me
Friendships I cherish oh
Let very few in the circle I said
These walls I don't let down
Not very easily
Some friends you grow old with
And they'll be there 'til the very end
I do believe that
But not with her like I thought
Let her in and I'll get stabbed again
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooh hoo you ain't right
Ooh hoo sick and tired
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You Ain't Right
Released on Janet Jackson's 2001 album All For You, "You Ain't Right" stands as a defining track of her late-career resurgence. The song blends R&B sensibilities with a polished, contemporary production style that marked a shift in her sound following her earlier, more experimental work. Featuring a catchy hook and emotive vocals, the recording captures the essence of early 2000s pop-R&B, showcasing Jackson's enduring vocal prowess and her ability to craft anthemic songs. It serves as a testament to her continued relevance in the genre during this era, offering a sonic bridge between her groundbreaking 1980s and 1990s output and her modern musical identity.