 On March 31, 1997, the song was released in the United Kingdom.Commercially, "I Don't Want To" proved to be moderately successful in the United States, reaching number nineteen on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart, while peaking at number nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.The song also became her third consecutive chart-topper on the "Billboard" Hot Dance Club Play in July 1997, following "You're Makin' Me High" and "Un-Break My Heart".