"Maybe I Deserve" is a song written, produced and performed by American R&B singer

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, issued as the first

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from his debut studio album ''

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'' (2001). The song is his biggest hit to date on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 38 in 2001.

Critical reception

In a retrospective review,

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, writing for ''

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'', commented that the track “remains his best song. It’s a vicious self-flagellation in which he concedes that his woman has earned the right to torture him by flirting (or more) with another man, a punishment for his own misdeeds”.

Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by

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Track listings

Notes * denotes additional producer(s)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

* * 2000 songs 2001 singles Blackground Records singles Music videos directed by Jeremy Rall Song recordings produced by Tank (American singer) Songs written by Tank (American singer) Tank (American singer) songs Contemporary R&B ballads {{2000s-R&B-song-stub