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.
Drink You Away
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake?
Feel it in my brain, tall shot of pain
Pour a little out now for the love that we've made
I feel it the morning, you're still here in the morning
I see you, but you're gone, telephone the doctor, I'm not okay
The bottom of the bottle to fill this empty heart up
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks, I can't swim
Outta this skin I'm livin' in
Say, now tell me, baby
Don't they make a medicine for heartbreak?
Tell me baby, oh yeah
Now, don't they make a medicine for heartbreak?
Got that poundin' on my brain, so I drowned it away
When the sun comes up tomorrow, you can find me doin' the same
'Cause I just can't forget, the way we turned out this bad
And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead
And then I feel it the morning, uh, you're still here in the morning
I see you, but you're gone, telephone the doctor, I'm not okay
The bottom of the bottle, uh, to fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof don't change the truth, I dive in, but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away (no, I can't)
All these rocks, I can't swim
Outta this skin I'm livin' in
Say, now tell me, baby
Don't they make a medicine for heartbreak?
Tell me, baby, one time, come on
Don't they make a medicine for heartbreak?
Break it down
I can't drink you
No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you
I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you
I can't drink you away, away
No, I can't, uh, drink you
No, I can't drink you away
I can't drink you away, uh
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away (no, I can't)
All these rocks, I can't swim
Outta this skin I'm livin' in
Say, so tell me baby
Don't they make a medicine for heartbreak? Don't they? Don't they? Tell me, baby
Tell me baby, one time
Now don't they make a medicine for heartbreak? Yeah
Oh yeah, tell me baby
Can't they make a medicine for my heartbreak? Heartbreak
Tell me baby
Can't they make a medicine for my heartbreak?
'Cause I can't drink you away, uh
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
I can't drink you away
All these rocks, I can't swim
Outta this skin I'm livin' in
The lyrics to Justin Timberlake's "Drink You Away" describe the singer's attempts to move on from a painful breakup. He is clearly struggling, as evidenced by his reference to a "nightmare that keeps me awake" and his repeated, unsuccessful attempts to "drink you away." He tries drowning out the pain with alcohol, but ultimately finds that "a thousand proof don't change the truth." The memories of his lost love are still with him, haunting him every morning when he wakes up to find he's still alone.
The song captures the feeling of heartbreak and the pain that can linger long after a relationship has ended. It's a relatable experience that many people can identify with, which is perhaps why the song has resonated with so many fans. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's emotional turmoil, from the pounding in his brain to the emptiness in his heart. Despite his best efforts, he can't seem to escape the memory of his lost love, and the pain of that loss is palpable throughout the song.
Overall, "Drink You Away" is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of lost love and the difficulty of moving on from heartbreak. It's a poignant and honest exploration of a universal human experience, and one that will resonate with listeners for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Bittersweet thing, could this be a dream
Uncertainty and confusion regarding the reality of the situation
Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake
The enduring emotional pain that prevents restful sleep
Feel it in my brain, toss out of pain
Persistent mental anguish
Pour a little out now, for the love that we made
Drinking in memory of a former lover
I feel it in the morning, you're still here in the morning
Longing for the lost love persists even upon waking
I see you, but you gonna telephone the doctor, I'm not okay
Unable to shake the feelings of heartbreak and desperation
The bottom of the bottle, to fill this empty heart up
Trying to numb the pain with alcohol
A thousand proof don't change the truth
Alcohol cannot alter the reality of the situation
I dive in but I can't
Attempting to escape the pain but ultimately failing
I can't drink you away
Inability to forget and move on from past love
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
Turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism
But I can't drink you away
Alcohol cannot erase the memories and feelings
All these rocks, I can't swim out of this skin, I'm livin' in
Feeling trapped and unable to escape the emotional pain
Now tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heartbreak?
Desire for a way to ease the pain of heartbreak
Got that pounding on my brain, so I drowned it away
Using alcohol to avoid dealing with the pain
When the sun comes up tomorrow, You can find me doing the same
Unable to escape the cycle of numbing with alcohol
The way we turned out this, bad
Regret over how the relationship ended
And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead
Constantly haunted by the memory of the lost love
Break it down (uh)
Transitionary line as the song heads towards its conclusion
Tell me baby, Can't they make a medicine for my heartbreak?
Reiteration of the desire for a way out of the pain
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Godbey, Justin Timberlake, Timothy Mosely, Garland Mosely, James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Noel Mdoe
LYRICS
Bittersweet thing
Could this be a dream
Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake?
Feel it in my brain
A tall shot of pain
Pour a little out now for the love that we've made
I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor, "I'm not okay"
The bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
Now tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break, ooh?
Tell me, baby, oh, yeah, now don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Got a pounding on my brain
So I drowned it away
When the sun comes up tomorrow you can find me doing the same
'Cause I just can't forget
The way we turned out this bed
And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead
And then I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor, "I'm not okay"
Bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away (no, I can't)
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
Tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Oh, tell me, baby, one time, come on, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Break it down
I can't drink you. No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you. I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you. I can't drink you away, away
Oh, I can't drink you. No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
So tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break (don't they, don't they, tell me, baby)?
Oh, tell me baby, one time, don't they make a medicine for heart break, yeah?
Tell me, baby, can't they make a medicine for my heart break, heart break?
Tell me, baby, yeah, can't they make a medicine for my heart break?
'Cause I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Sanja Nicole
Bitter sweet thing
Could this be a dream
Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake?
Feel it in my brain
A tall shot of pain
Pour a little OUT now for the love that we've made
I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor: I'm not okay
The bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim,
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
Now tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break, oh?
Tell me, baby, oh, yeah, now don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Got a pounding on my brain
So I drowned it away
When the sun comes up tomorrow you can find me doing the same
'Cause I just can't forget
The way we turned out this bad/bed
And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead
And then I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor: I'm not okay
Bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim,
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away (no, I can't)
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
Tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Oh, tell me, baby, one time, come on, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Break it down
I can't drink you No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you I can't drink you away, away
Oh, I can't drink you No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim,
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
So tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break (don't they, don't they, tell me, baby)?
Oh, tell me baby, one time, don't they make a medicine for heart break, yeah?
Tell me, baby, can't they make a medicine for my heart break, heart break?
Tell me, baby, yeah, can't they make a medicine for my heart break?
'Cause I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim,
I've tried all of their friends
I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Jessa Limayo
"Drink You Away"
Bitter sweet thing.
Could this be a dream
Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake?
Feel it in my brain.
A tall shot of pain.
Pour a little OUT now for the love that we've made.
I feel it in the morning.
Youโre still here in the morning.
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor: Iโm not okay.
The bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up.
A thousand proof
Donโt change the truth.
I dive in but I canโt.
I canโt drink you away.
Iโve tried Jack, Iโve tried Jim,
Iโve tried all of their friends.
But I canโt drink you away.
All these rocks
I canโt swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in.
Say
Now tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break, ooh?
Tell me, baby, oh, yeah, now don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Got a pounding on my brain.
So I drowned it away.
When the sun comes up tomorrow you can find me doing the same.
'Cause I just canโt forget
The way we turned out this bad/bed.
And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead.
And then I feel it in the morning.
Youโre still here in the morning.
I see you but you're gone.
Telephone a doctor: Iโm not okay.
Bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up.
A thousand proof
Donโt change the truth.
I dive in but I canโt.
I canโt drink you away.
Iโve tried Jack, Iโve tried Jim,
Iโve tried all of their friends.
But I canโt drink you away (no, I can't).
All these rocks
I canโt swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in.
Say
Tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Oh, tell me, baby, one time, come on, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Break it down
I canโt drink you. No, I canโt drink you away, away.
I canโt drink you. I canโt drink you away, away.
I canโt drink you. I canโt drink you away, away.
Oh, I canโt drink you. No, I canโt drink you away, away.
I canโt drink you away.
Iโve tried Jack, Iโve tried Jim,
Iโve tried all of their friends.
But I canโt drink you away.
All these rocks
I canโt swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in.
Say
So tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break (don't they, don't they, tell me, baby)?
Oh, tell me baby, one time, don't they make a medicine for heart break, yeah?
Tell me, baby, can't they make a medicine for my heart break, heart break?
Tell me, baby, yeah, can't they make a medicine for my heart break?
'Cause I can't drink you away.
Iโve tried Jack, Iโve tried Jim,
Iโve tried all of their friends.
I canโt drink you away.
All these rocks
I canโt swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in.
Diamonds Diamonds
I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor: I'm not okay
The bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Diamonds Diamonds
I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor: I'm not okay
The bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
Gail A.
Wow, it has been way too long since I listened to this song. I cannot believe I forgot about this masterpiece.
Chrono Bretz
Years later this song still kills it
Xavier Matje
His soul is so pure. He's really born to make the best music ever!
DatGoodOne
I have played this song four times so far and since the first play I loved it. Anyone who feel this song know you can't drink them away
Stud Romantic
ain't that the damn truth...hate that 2
Nyree Dix
Hell yeah but I can heal your โค n live life though
Noel Mdoe
LYRICS
Bittersweet thing
Could this be a dream
Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake?
Feel it in my brain
A tall shot of pain
Pour a little out now for the love that we've made
I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor, "I'm not okay"
The bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
Now tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break, ooh?
Tell me, baby, oh, yeah, now don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Got a pounding on my brain
So I drowned it away
When the sun comes up tomorrow you can find me doing the same
'Cause I just can't forget
The way we turned out this bed
And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead
And then I feel it in the morning
You're still here in the morning
I see you but you're gone
Telephone a doctor, "I'm not okay"
Bottom of the bottle
To fill this empty heart up
A thousand proof
Don't change the truth
I dive in but I can't
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away (no, I can't)
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
Tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Oh, tell me, baby, one time, come on, don't they make a medicine for heart break?
Break it down
I can't drink you. No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you. I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you. I can't drink you away, away
Oh, I can't drink you. No, I can't drink you away, away
I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
But I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
Say
So tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break (don't they, don't they, tell me, baby)?
Oh, tell me baby, one time, don't they make a medicine for heart break, yeah?
Tell me, baby, can't they make a medicine for my heart break, heart break?
Tell me, baby, yeah, can't they make a medicine for my heart break?
'Cause I can't drink you away
I've tried Jack, I've tried Jim
I've tried all of their friends
I can't drink you away
All these rocks
I can't swim
Out of this skin
I'm living in
brigmyers
LOVE IT! Best song on 20/20 part 2 from a musical perspective. Blends all genres r&b, blues, country,southern memphis charm all together nicely. Must be released to the masses immediately. But I bet his management will go for something safe like "Not a bad thing". Such a shame because this is on "repeat" all day long.
Danielle Sartin
This song hurts and heals at same time
Harleen Singh
Absolutely in love with this song !!!! On repeat