It's Not Me, It's You (song)

"It's Not Me, It's You"
Single by Skillet
from the album Awake
Released	June 7, 2011[1]
Recorded	2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre	Christian metal, alternative metal, post-grunge
Length	3:24
Label	Lava Ardent Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	John Cooper
Producer(s)	Howard Benson
Skillet singles chronology
"Lucy" (2011) "It's Not Me, It's You" (2011) "One Day Too Late" (2011)

"It's Not Me, It's You" is the sixth single of the 2009 album Awake by the Christian rock band Skillet, and is the sixth track on the album.^[1][2]

Background and meaning

John Cooper mentioned in a fan interview that "It's Not Me, It's You" is his favorite song on the album because of its 'in your face' rock. He explains that it's about getting rid of a negative influence in your life, and finally realizing that it's them that is bringing you down.^[3]

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[4]	30

References

1. "musicremedy.com Skillet - It's Not Me It's You - Listen/Watch Now". Retrieved April 13, 2018.
2. "Rockaccess.net".
3. Video on YouTube
4. "Skillet Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.