Voices
Justin Timberlake/Madonna Lyrics
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Treat me like a curse
And tell me I'm your savior
I'll never know the stranger
I used to know so well
Waiting for your answer
Is a kind of torture
Are you walking the dog, 'cause that dog isn't new
Are you out of control, is that dog walking you
Haven't you had enough, now your time is up
Baby show me your hand
Voices start to ring in your head
Tell me what do they say
Distant echoes from another time
Start to creep in your brain
So you're playing 'round, like it's on rewind
You blew it so often that you start to believe it
You have demons so nobody can blame you
But who is the master and who is the slave?
First you say you love me
Then you wanna leave me
Then you say you're sorry
You play the game so well
I bought your illusion
You're the greatest salesman
How could I refuse you
When you sold it to yourself
Are you walking the dog, 'cause that dog isn't new
Are you out of control, is that dog walking you
Haven't you had enough, now your time is up
Baby show me your hand
Voices start to ring in your head
Tell me what do they say
Distant echoes from another time
Start to creep in your brain
So you're playing 'round, like it's on rewind
You blew it so often that you start to believe it
You have demons so nobody can blame you
But who is the master and who is the slave?
The lyrics of "Voices" by Justin Timberlake and Madonna explore the complex dynamics of a toxic relationship. The song portrays the push and pull between two people who both love and hurt each other. The opening lines, "Who is the master? Who is the slave?" immediately set the tone of the song, suggesting a power struggle between these two individuals.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with conflicting emotions towards their lover. They describe being treated like a curse and a savior simultaneously, unsure of where they stand in the relationship. The lines "I'll never know the stranger / I used to know so well" emphasize the idea that the person they're with has changed and become unrecognizable.
The chorus delves into the voices in the singer's head, which represent the doubts and insecurities they have about the relationship. The line "You blew it so often that you start to believe it" suggests that the betrayal and hurt has become so common that the singer is starting to internalize it, leading to a blurring of the roles of master and slave in the relationship.
Overall, the song portrays the complexities of a toxic and unstable relationship, with the repeated question of "who is the master and who is the slave?" serving as a reflection of the power dynamics at play.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is the master? Who is the slave?
We all have our roles to play in life. Who is truly in charge and who is following?
Treat me like a curse
I am not someone you want to be around, but you can't stay away from me.
And tell me I'm your savior
Despite the curse, you still see me as someone who can save you.
I'll never know the stranger
I used to be close to you, but now you're someone I don't recognize.
I used to know so well
I miss the person you used to be.
Waiting for your answer
I need to hear from you to move on.
Is a kind of torture
The uncertainty is painful.
Could I grow accustomed to this kind of hell?
Maybe I'll get used to the pain.
Are you walking the dog, 'cause that dog isn't new
Are you really in control of your life or are you just following an old pattern?
Are you out of control, is that dog walking you
Do your habits and demons control you?
Haven't you had enough, now your time is up
It's time to break the cycle.
Baby show me your hand
Let me see that you're ready for something new.
Voices start to ring in your head
The doubts and fears start to take over.
Tell me what do they say
What are those voices telling you?
Distant echoes from another time
The past is coming back to haunt you.
Start to creep in your brain
The memories and regrets are taking hold.
So you're playing 'round, like it's on rewind
You're stuck in the same patterns, repeating the same mistakes.
You blew it so often that you start to believe it
You've failed so many times that you think you're destined to fail.
You have demons so nobody can blame you
You've been through so much that your problems are understandable.
But who is the master and who is the slave?
Are you in control of your life or are your problems controlling you?
First you say you love me
You give me hope that we can make this work.
Then you wanna leave me
Then you change your mind and leave me wondering what went wrong.
Then you say you're sorry
You come back with apologies and promises to do better.
You play the game so well
You know exactly what to say to get me to stay.
I bought your illusion
I fell for your words and promises.
You're the greatest salesman
You know how to sell me on a dream.
How could I refuse you
I was too weak to say no.
When you sold it to yourself
You believed your own lies and convinced me to do the same.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . MADONNA, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, NATE HILLS, HANNON LANE, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
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Omg the beat back then when every thing that timbaland touched was golden
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He literally produced this song.
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@@ghost_emre_a7710 so my point exactly
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