 " Not Myself Tonight " received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics : some of whom praised the song 's musical style , while others criticize its lyrics . The song peaked at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . It peaked at number 14 on the Pop Songs chart , and number one on the Hot Dance Club Songs . Elsewhere , the song peaked inside the top twenty of the singles charts in Canada , the Netherlands and the United Kingdom . The track was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ) for shipments exceeding 35 @,@ 000 copies . 
