Take Back The Night
Justin Timberlake Lyrics

Yeah, uh, feels good, don't it?
The singer is excited about the night ahead and wants to share the feeling with everyone listening to the song.

Yeah, this was your city You did it all and more, broke every law except for one, babe Attraction, are you ready I know you feel it Pull you nearer 'til you feel it again, oh
The singer is complimenting the listener for being adventurous in the city, and the attraction between them is palpable. He wants to draw them closer together and make the night more memorable.

I wanna do something right But we can do something better Ain't no time like tonight And we ain't trying to save it 'til later Stay out here living the life Nobody cares who we are tomorrow You got that lil' something I like A little something I've been wanting to borrow Tonight's the night, come on surrender I won't lead your love astray, astray, yeah Your love's a weapon Give your body some direction That's my aim Then, we could
The singer wants to experience something special with the listener tonight, something beyond mere satisfaction. He is aware that they can achieve something amazing together, and they have no time to waste. He is also aware of the listener's appeal and wants to bask in their glow. Finally, he declares his intentions clearly: to direct the listener's body and use their love as a weapon of pleasure.

Take back the night Come on, use me up until there's nothing left Take back the night Dizzy, spinning, sweating, you can't catch your breath Take back the night Ooh, don't know when the sun is rising next Take back the night So if the feeling's right, then raise your glass and let's
The singer wants to take control of the night and make it truly memorable for both himself and the listener. He is ready to give his all to achieve this, and he wants them to join him in the experience. The night may be unpredictable, but they will face it together, and if they are both enjoying themselves, they should keep going.

They gon' try to shut us down, but I'll be damned if we gon' let them Take back the night, take back the night You know you gon' mess around and find out there ain't no one better Take back the night, oh Yeah
The singer acknowledges that there may be people who do not want them to have a good time but insists on continuing regardless. He believes that the listener has no limits and is confident that they will both enjoy the night to the fullest. Finally, he declares triumphantly that they will take back the night and own it.

Rare, there's not too many No one but you and crowded rooms, we can do anything (yeah) Attraction can drive you crazy The way you move, you go crazy, that's incentive for me
The singer compliments the listener once again, saying that they possess a rare quality that makes them stand out from the crowd. He also establishes that they are both free to do whatever they want, regardless of who else is watching. He acknowledges that the listener drives him wild with desire and is incentivized to make the night extraordinary for them.

Break it down now, Break break it down, Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, doo, doo, doo Yeah, yeah, oh And the horns say, alright And the horns say, alright And the horns say, alright And the horns say Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, take it over Yeah, yeah
The singer wants to switch up the tempo and have some fun before the night ends. He also makes reference to the horns, which provide the accompanying music for the song. They signify the excitement of the night and the power of the music to motivate people.

Y'all ready to have a good time out there, ladies and gentlemen? JT and the Tennessee Kids Let your hair down baby
The singer is addressing the audience and trying to get them hyped up for an amazing night. He introduces himself and his backing band, the Tennessee Kids. Finally, he encourages everyone to let their hair down and enjoy themselves.

Take back the night Take back the night Take back the night We don't know when the sun is rising next Take back the night The feeling's right, raise your glass and let's Take back the night Take back the night But they gon' try to shut us down, I'll be damned if we gon' let them Take back the night alright Take back the night You know you gon' mess around and find out there ain't no one better And the horns say, alright And the horns say, And the horns say, feels good to me And the horns say, alright Ooh it's taking over
The singer repeats his message of taking back the night and owning it. He reminds everyone that they do not know what tomorrow holds and should seize the moment. He also assures the listener that they will not be deterred by anyone who does not want them to have fun. Finally, he calls on the horns and the music to provide the necessary energy to make the night unforgettable.