Let the Groove Get In
Justin Timberlake; The Benjamin Wright Orchestra Lyrics


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Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there

Come on, shake
Like you know you got something to prove baby mama
Move like the groove's taking over you make no mistake
You're in the place to be by far so let's get
Crazy like we ain't never gonna see tomorrow, come on

Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Let the grove get into you!

Shake like you know you got nothing to lose make it move
Girl, you know what we came to do make no mistake
You're in the place to be by far so let's get
Crazy like we ain't never gonna see tomorrow, come on now

Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there

'Cause when the groove gets on, move it slow
If you need some of it, take mine
'Cause when my groove gets on, move it slow
So let's have the night, oh, the night

Let the grove get into you!

Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there

'Cause when the groove gets on, move it slow
If you need some of it, take mine
'Cause when my groove gets on, move it slow
So let's have the night, oh, the night

Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Let the groove get in there, there, right there

Are you comfortable?
Are you comfortable?
Are you comfortable?
There, there right there
There, there right there
There, there right there
Let the groove get in you
Let the groove get in you

All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in

All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in

All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in

All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in
All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in




All night long, just let the groove get in
All night long, you can let the groove get in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justin Timberlake’s song Let the Groove Get In are an encouragement for his listeners to let the rhythm take over and just dance without inhibitions. The song sets an upbeat tone with a vibrant and energetic melody that makes it hard to sit still while listening. The lyrics establish a groove that Timberlake wants his listeners to feel and get lost in. The repetition of “Are you comfortable right there, right there? Let the groove get in there, there, right there” is a call to action, urging the listener to let their guard down and dance along. The chorus “Let the grove get into you” is a straightforward command for the listener to let the music take over and let themselves go.


The verses of the song use a lot of metaphors to encourage the listener to dance freely, such as “Shake like you got something to prove,” “Move like the groove’s taking over you,” and “You’re in the place to be by far.” The lyrics could also be interpreted as a nod to the origins of dancing, dating back centuries to tribal societies where dance was a way to ward off evil spirits by taking over their body with movement. Timberlake’s lyrics suggest that dance is still a way to exorcise spirits, to let go of yourself, and be lost in the music.


Overall, Let the Groove Get In is a joyful and celebratory song that urges listeners to let the beat take over and dance without hesitation.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you comfortable right there, right there?
Are you ready to let go and dance?


Let the groove get in there, there, right there
Let the music take over and move your body


Come on, shake
Get up and dance with me


Like you know you got something to prove baby mama
Dance like you're showing off, with confidence


Move like the groove's taking over you make no mistake
Let the music guide your body and move with the beat


You're in the place to be by far so let's get
We're in a great location to let loose and have fun


Crazy like we ain't never gonna see tomorrow, come on
Enjoy the moment and dance without inhibitions


Let the grove get into you!
Let the music become a part of you and take over


'Cause when the groove gets on, move it slow
Let the music guide your movements, taking it slow and steady


If you need some of it, take mine
If you're not feeling the music, draw inspiration from me and dance along


Let the groove get in you
Let the rhythm of the music become a part of you


All night long, just let the groove get in
Let's keep dancing and enjoying the music all night long




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: CHRIS GODBEY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSELY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, JEROME HARMON

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