"It's Gonna Be Me" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 42, where it eventually peaked at number one for two consecutive weeks. It was the only NSYNC song to peak at the number one position on the Hot 100. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) one month after its retail release. "It's Gonna Be Me" also peaked at number one in Canada, and charted in the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, New Zealand, and Sweden.
An accompanying music video was directed by Wayne Isham, and depicts each NSYNC member as a doll inside a toy store attempting to be bought by a female customer. NSYNC performed the song at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards and 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, and in three headlining concerts. "It's Gonna Be Me" was popularized as an Internet meme titled "It's Gonna Be May", after a Tumblr image of NSYNC member Justin Timberlake was posted in 2012 with the respective caption, which gained the attention of Barack Obama and Timberlake himself.
It's Gonna Be Me
*NSYNC Lyrics
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Ooh, yeah
You might been hurt, babe
That ain't no lie
You've seen them all come and go, oh
I remember you told me
That it made you believe in
Maybe that's why
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you
You don't want to lose it again
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally
Get to love somebody
Guess what
It's gonna be me
You've got no choice, babe
But to move on, and you know
There ain't no time to waste
You're just too blind to see
But in the end, ya know it's gonna be me
You can't deny
So just tell me why
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you
You don't want to lose it again
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally
Get to love somebody (somebody)
Guess what (guess what)
It's gonna be me
It's gonna be me
Ooh, yeah yeah
There comes a day
When I'll be the one, you'll see
It's gonna gonna gonna gonna
It's gonna be me
All that I do is not enough for you
I don't want to lose it
But I'm not like that
When finally (finally)
You get to love
Guess what? (guess what?)
It's gonna be me
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you (for you, babe)
You don't want to lose it again (don't want to lose it)
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally
Get to love somebody (love)
Guess what (guess what)
It's gonna be me
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you
You don't want to lose it again (don't want to lose it)
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally (baby, when you finally)
Get to love somebody
Guess what (guess what)
It's gonna be me
"It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC is a pop anthem about a man who is confident in his ability to win over his estranged love interest. Justin Timberlake sings about a woman who has been hurt by past relationships and is reluctant to trust again, but the singer is eager to prove himself to be different, trustworthy, and committed. The chorus, "It's gonna be me," is a bold declaration of love and a promise to be the one person who will never disappoint the woman. The song's message is simple- the singer is convinced that his commitment and love will eventually win her over, and the song is a testament to his determination.
Through the use of metaphors, Timberlake is able to convey deep emotions in a simple and relatable way. The line "You've seen them all come and go" is a reference to the woman's past failed relationships, which have negatively impacted her perception of men. However, the singer believes that he can prove himself to be different, assuring her that "guess what, it's gonna be me."
The song was produced by Max Martin, who has collaborated with other pop icons like Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. "It's Gonna Be Me" topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the United States and was the band's first song to achieve this feat. The song helped to solidify *NSYNC as one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's gonna be me
I am going to be the one you end up with
You might been hurt, babe
That ain't no lie
You've seen them all come and go, oh
I remember you told me
That it made you believe in
No man, no cry
Maybe that's why
You've been through a lot and it's made you wary of men, but maybe that's why I'll be the one you choose
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you
You don't want to lose it again
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally
Get to love somebody
Guess what
It's gonna be me
I know you've been hurt before, but I am not like the others who have disappointed you. When you do fall in love again, it will be with me
You've got no choice, babe
But to move on, and you know
There ain't no time to waste
You're just too blind to see
But in the end, ya know it's gonna be me
You can't deny
So just tell me why
You need to let go of the past and move on. Despite being blinded by past experiences, deep down you know you will end up with me and cannot deny it
There comes a day
When I'll be the one, you'll see
It's gonna gonna gonna gonna
It's gonna be me
One day you will realize that I am the one for you and it will be me you end up with
All that I do is not enough for you
I don't want to lose it
But I'm not like that
When finally (finally)
You get to love
Guess what? (guess what?)
It's gonna be me
I know I may not be perfect, but when you finally fall in love again it will be with me because I am different from the others
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you (for you, babe)
You don't want to lose it again (don't want to lose it)
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally
Get to love somebody (love)
Guess what (guess what)
It's gonna be me
I am willing to do whatever it takes to prove myself to you and show you that I am the one for you when you finally fall in love again
Every little thing I do
Never seems enough for you
You don't want to lose it again (don't want to lose it)
But I'm not like them
Baby, when you finally (baby, when you finally)
Get to love somebody
Guess what (guess what)
I know I have a lot to live up to, but I am not like the others who have disappointed you. When you give love another chance, it will be with me
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rami Yacoub, Martin Karl Sandberg, Andreas Mikael Carlsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@emonkhan1
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@SuperRaedizzle
April 30th. If you know, you know.
@NicholasCercos
it's gonna be MAY ;)
@awesomecocoapuff99
IT'S GONNA BE MAY
@andrewkumar4717
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