"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."https://soulbounce.com/2026/05/chris-brown-brown-album-review/ Billboard found the track to be similar to his early work.
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." AllMusic also mentioned the track as a standout on Brown, calling it a "wholly repentant" song.
Charts + Chart performance for "It's Not You It's Me" Chart (2026) Peakposition New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 6
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