Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He i… Read Full Bio ↴Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records.

Born and raised in Tennessee, as a child he appeared on the television shows Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. In the late 1990s, Timberlake rose to prominence as one of the two lead vocalists and youngest member of NSYNC, which eventually became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Timberlake won two Grammy Awards for his R&B-focused debut solo album Justified (2002) and its single "Cry Me a River". Another single from the album, "Rock Your Body", was also successful.

His critically acclaimed second album FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), characterized by its diversity in music genres, debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200 and spawned the Hot 100 consecutive number-one singles with "SexyBack", "My Love" and "What Goes Around... Comes Around". Established as a solo artist worldwide, his first two albums both exceeded sales of 10 million copies, as he continued producing records and collaborating with other artists.

From 2008 through 2012, Timberlake focused on his acting career, effectively putting his music career on hiatus. He held starring roles in the films The Social Network, Bad Teacher, Friends with Benefits, and In Time.

Timberlake resumed his music career in 2013 with his third and fourth albums The 20/20 Experience and The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2, exploring neo soul styles, partly inspired by the expansive song structures of 1960s and 1970s rock. The former became the best-selling album of the year and spawned the top three singles "Suit & Tie" and "Mirrors". Timberlake voiced Branch in DreamWorks Animation's Trolls (2016), whose soundtrack includes his fifth Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single, "Can't Stop the Feeling!", which earned him an Academy Award nomination. His fifth studio album Man of the Woods (2018) became his fourth number-one album in the US. Supported by the two top ten singles, "Filthy" and "Say Something", it concluded 2018 as the sixth best-selling album of the year.

Breeze Off the Pond
Justin Timberlake Lyrics

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Like breeze off the pond
Or trees on the lawn
Wind is always there, they're saying it's just air
Let it blow through you
Don't let it move you

Grass is greenest when you're here with me, okay, mmm
If what they got is all good then why would they trade

No we are in the zone and we ain't gonna let it go, no way
(No we ain't gonna let it go, gonna let it go)
What we got is solid as oak so you know it'll never blow away

Like breeze off the pond
Or trees on the lawn
Wind is always there, they're saying it's just air
Let it blow through you
Don't let it move you

Now the sun dances across the sparkly waves, yeah
While we're canoeing stoned as Tiny Dancer plays
Huff and puff all they want, but this house isn't made of straw or clay
What we got is solid as oak so you know it'll never blow away

Like a breeze off the pond
Or trees on the lawn
Wind is always there, they're saying it's just air
Let it blow through you
Don't let it move you
Like breeze off the pond
Or trees on the lawn
Wind is always there, they're saying it's just air
Let it blow through you
Don't let it move you

You and I against the world, against the world, against the world
You and I against the world, and everything it comes with
No denying what you're worth, what you're worth, what you're worth
I'd be foolish beyond words to lose you
What I'd look like trying to hide my life
One of those guys, I'm a star, you should keep it low
Nuh uh want a bit more space, with a big 'ole sign you can see from the highway
What I'd look like trying to hide my life
One of those guys, I'm a star, you should keep it low
Nuh uh want a bit more space, with a big 'ole sign you can see from the highway

Like breeze off the pond
Or trees on the lawn
Wind is always there, they're saying it's just air
Let it blow through you
Don't let it move you

You and I against the world, against the world, against the world
You and I against the world, and everything it comes with
No denying what you're worth, what you're worth, what you're worth
I'd be foolish beyond words to lose you
What I'd look like trying to hide my life
One of those guys, I'm a star, you should keep it low
Nuh uh want a bit more space, with a big 'ole sign you can see from the highway
What I'd look like trying to hide my life

One of those guys, I'm a star, you should keep it low
Nuh uh want a bit more space, with a big 'ole sign you can see from the highway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justin Timberlake's song "Breeze Off the Pond" suggest that the unpredictable nature of the wind is like life itself - it can't be controlled, but it can be felt and experienced. The opening lines compare the wind to a breeze off the pond or trees on the lawn, natural phenomena that exist without purpose but can bring beauty and calmness to a scene. The chorus repeats this imagery to emphasize the idea that life will always have ups and downs like the wind, and one should let it pass through them without being dominated by it.

The song then moves to a declaration of love and commitment, with the singer suggesting that he and his partner are in a special, unbreakable bond. He and his partner are both aware of their worth and what they bring to the relationship, so there is no doubt about their committed bond. They are against the world together, confident in the strength of the foundation they have built. Even to the outside world, with all its pressures and pretensions, they will not hide what they have. They want space, but they want to proudly display their love for each other, like a big ‘ole sign you can see from the highway.

Overall, the song speaks to the idea of embracing the uncontrollable, the unknown, and the unexpected in life. The wind will blow, and life will move, but the singer believes in the strength of what he has built with his partner, and they will stay rooted together like the solid oak.

Line by Line Meaning

Like breeze off the pond
Life is full of constant changes, just like the breeze off a pond

Or trees on the lawn
The stability of the trees on a lawn represents the solidity of a good relationship

Wind is always there, they're saying it's just air
The wind is always around, but it is not always significant, just like most situations in life

Let it blow through you
Let things come and go, and don't let them control you

Don't let it move you
Remain calm and steady and don't let life's changes get the best of you

Grass is greenest when you're here with me, okay, mmm
Life is at its best when a partner is by your side

If what they got is all good then why would they trade
If you have a good thing, don't give it up for something that appears to be better

No we are in the zone and we ain't gonna let it go, no way
When you have a good thing going, hold on to it and don't let others interfere

(No we ain't gonna let it go, gonna let it go)
We won't let this good thing slip away from us

What we got is solid as oak so you know it'll never blow away
Our relationship is strong and will not disappear easily

Now the sun dances across the sparkly waves, yeah
A beautiful moment is happening right now, and it's important to enjoy it fully

While we're canoeing stoned as Tiny Dancer plays
Sometimes the most mundane activities can be transformed into unique, wonderful experiences

Huff and puff all they want, but this house isn't made of straw or clay
Negative people may try to bring you down, but our relationship is sturdy and can handle their criticism

You and I against the world, against the world, against the world
Our bond is unbreakable, and I'm willing to face any obstacle with you by my side

No denying what you're worth, what you're worth, what you're worth
You are valuable and I'm lucky to have you in my life

I'd be foolish beyond words to lose you
I know how much you mean to me and I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize our relationship

What I'd look like trying to hide my life
I don't want to hide who I am or who we are together

One of those guys, I'm a star, you should keep it low
I don't want to be one of those celebrities who can't go anywhere without being followed and scrutinized by the public

Nuh uh want a bit more space, with a big 'ole sign you can see from the highway
I want a little distance from the public eye, but still want people to know who I am

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chad Hugo, Justin R. Timberlake, Pharrell L. Williams

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