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.
Don’t Hold the Wall
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Dance, don't, don't, don't hold the wall
Dance, dance, don't hold the wall
Da-da-dance, don't hold the wall
Come on on the floor with them legs
It's getting down but I'll get up
'Cause I heard you tell your girlfriends that I deserve better
But you're so far, I had to go get ya'
Take you to the light
It's dark in the back
You started movin', you put an arch in your back
Closer to me, closer to me
Sippin' your drink and you're getting closer to me
Dance in the light, startin' to see
You started moving, you're getting closer to me
And now you won't even let me go
So baby hold on
Dance, don't hold the wall
Let it go
Dance, don't, don't, don't hold the wall
Baby hold on
Dance don't hold the wall
Let it go
Dance don't hold the wall
Dance, (What you do to me?)
Dance, don't, don't, don't, hold the wall
Dance, dance, (What you do to me?)
Da-da-dance, don't hold the wall
Dance, dance, don't hold the wall
Da-da-dance, don't hold the wall
I think I heard what you said
He's not what you thought and you're fed up
I heard your girlfriend tell you, you could do better
Well, I'm the best ever
But you're so far, I had to come get ya'
Take you to the light
It's dark in the back
You started movin', you put an arch in your back
Closer to me, closer to me
Sippin' your drink and you're getting closer to me
Dance in the light, startin' to see
You started moving, you're getting closer to me
And now you won't even let me go
So baby hold on
Dance, don't hold the wall
Let it go
Dance, don't, don't, don't hold the wall
Baby hold on
Dance don't hold the wall
Let it go
Dance don't hold the wall
Dance, (What you do to me?)
Dance, don't, don't, don't, hold the wall
Dance, dance, (What you do to me?)
Da-da-dance
Dance, don't hold the wall
Dance, don't hold the wall
Dance, don't hold the wall
Let it go
Dance, don't, don't, don't hold the wall
Baby hold on
Dance don't hold the wall
Let it go
Dance don't hold the wall
Dance, (What you do to me?)
Dance, don't, don't, don't, hold the wall
Dance, dance, (What you do to me?)
Da-da-dance, don't hold the wall
Come on the floor and dance
It's getting down but I'll get up
Come on the floor and dance
It's getting down but I'll get up
Come on and dance
Come on baby dance with me
Take my hand
Get on the floor
Come on baby dance with me
Please don't hold the wall
Please don't hold the wall tonight
We're gonna do it all
So please don't hold the wall tonight
Dance
Come on baby dance with me
Take my hand
Get on the floor
Come on baby dance with me
Please don't hold the wall
Please don't hold the wall tonight
We're gonna do it all
So please don't hold the wall tonight
Where you running to?
Where you running to?
Don't hold the wall
Where you running to?
Hey, where you running to?
Dance, don't hold the wall
Don't hold the wall
Dance, don't hold the wall
Dance, don't hold the wall
Dance, don't hold the wall
The song "Don't Hold the Wall" by Justin Timberlake is a dance anthem that invites the listener to let loose and dance without inhibition. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of any inhibitions and "don't hold the wall," suggesting that the listener should take the dance floor and get lost in the music. The song seems to be an invitation to a love interest to let go and dance with the singer. He sings that he had to come get her due to the distance between them and encourages her to let go of the wall and come to the dance floor.
The song features a lively beat that is reminiscent of Indian Bhangra music, with an electronic twist. The song is set at 115 BPM and is meant to be danced to. The chorus repeats the phrase "dance, don't hold the wall" several times, emphasizing the song's central theme of not being afraid to let go and get lost in the music. The song's lyrics are flirty and suggestive, with lines such as "closer to me, closer to me" and "you started moving, you're getting closer to me."
Overall, "Don't Hold the Wall" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the moment. The song's repetitive chorus and lively beat make it the perfect dance floor anthem, while its flirty lyrics make it a great choice for anyone looking to get lost in the music and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance, don't hold the wall
Encouragement to let go and dance without holding onto the wall for support.
Come on on the floor with them legs
Invitation to dance on the dance floor using your legs.
It's getting down but I'll get up
Despite feeling the groove gets you down, you will get up and continue to enjoy the music.
'Cause I heard you tell your girlfriends that I deserve better
Reference to being worthy of better, but with confidence in yourself as the best option.
Well, I think you look better
Acknowledgment of the other person's attractiveness.
But you're so far, I had to go get ya'
Willingness to make an effort to bring someone closer who is worth pursuing.
Take you to the light
Offer to take the other person to a brighter place.
It's dark in the back
Metaphor for being in a bad or uncomfortable situation.
You started movin', you put an arch in your back
Attraction to the other person's dance moves and physical body.
Closer to me, closer to me
Desire for the other person to be closer physically and emotionally.
Sippin' your drink and you're getting closer to me
Noticing the other person slowly moving closer while enjoying their drink.
Dance in the light, startin' to see
Metaphor for seeing the other person's true self through their dance moves.
You started moving, you're getting closer to me
Feeling the other person's energy and vibes as they move closer.
And now you won't even let me go
Feeling a strong connection and bond with the other person.
So baby hold on
Asking the other person to hold on tight and not let go of the connection.
Come on and dance
Invitation for the other person to dance together.
Come on baby dance with me
Desire for the other person to dance with you.
Please don't hold the wall
Request for the other person to let go of the wall and dance freely.
We're gonna do it all
Confidence in having a great time together.
Where you running to?
Questioning why the other person is running away from the connection.
Don't hold the wall
Repetition of the central theme of urging the other person to let go and enjoy dancing without holding onto the wall.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MM
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JEROME HARMON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, CHRIS GODBEY, MOHAMMED KHELIFATI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle
Why you staying so far away?
Running men is looking on, why
Why don't you come out to play
And get closer to your animal, inside
Baby I act like the gentleman that your mother would love, ooh get to me
Baby you act like a lady, don't have to cover it up, things you wanna show me
Make me remember the reason why I wanted to love, please be slowly
I think you're ready to try, walk a little closer and
Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Show me your t-shirt, and sweat your sling
Down and dirty, you're loving me so loud
Play it breeze, but you wild as a strain
Side show in front of the whole crowd
Baby I act like the gentleman that your mother would love, ooh get to me
Baby you act like a lady, don't have to cover it up, things you wanna show me
Make me remember the reason why I wanted to love, please be slowly
I think you're ready to try, walk a little closer and
Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle
Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
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