"Filthy" was revealed as the first single the day after Man of the Woods was confirmed. Timberlake, Timbaland and Danja first collaborated in Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds, respectively. All three artists co-wrote the song along with James Fauntleroy, who co-wrote all songs on The 20/20 Experience and all but two songs on 2 of 2 and Larrance Dopson.
"Filthy" is an electro funk number. The song comprises funky electro-R&B elements.[5] Billboard noted the song is a combination of anthemic rock with electro.
Filthy
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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If you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
Hey, if you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
All my haters gon' say it's fake
I guess I got my swagger back
I said, put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that meat?
Cookin' up a mean servin'
No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go far, put 'em on notice
If you know what I want, then yeah
Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh"
So baby, don't you mind if I do
Look
Put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that beast?
When I leave the cage open
Huh, walk to me, uh
No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go far, put 'em on notice
If you know what I want, then yeah
Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh"
So baby, don't you mind if I do
Come on, break it down!
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
Hey if you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
All my haters gon' say it's fake
Baby, don't you mind if I do
Exactly what you like times two (times two)
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh" (uh)
Baby, don't you mind if I do
(Come on!)
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Huh your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
So put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
Go on and put your filthy hands all over me
No, this ain't the clean version
Do you see me?
Can you find me?
(Can you find me?)
Look closer
Through the trees
Do you see it?
The song "Filthy" by Justin Timberlake is a funky dance track that makes a statement of the singer's comeback after his long hiatus. The song starts with an introduction of "If you know what's good" which is a clear message to his fans that he is back with a new and different style of music. In the lyrics, Timberlake is talking about his desires and appealing to his lover to put her "filthy" hands all over him. Despite haters trying to make fun of him or calling it fake, Timberlake claims that it's real and all his haters will say it's "fake so real."
The lyrics of the song also highlight Timberlake's playful side, asking what his lover is going to do with all that meat and what he would do if his lover lets him do exactly what he likes, times two. He encourages her to put him on notice and take control of the situation. The song features catchy beats and an impressive vocal range, enhancing Timberlake's sensual and playful performance.
Overall, Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" is an extravagant return to the music industry that easily makes listeners dance to its funky beats. The lyrics are a perfect ode to his love for exciting and fun times, asserting his comeback in the music sphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Beginning of song
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
Hey, if you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
Invitation to listeners to pay attention to the song
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
All my haters gon' say it's fake
I guess I got my swagger back
Confidence in self despite negative critiques from haters
I said, put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that meat?
Cookin' up a mean servin'
Sexual innuendo, suggesting the singer and the listener engage in sexual acts
No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go far, put 'em on notice
If you know what I want, then yeah
Encouragement to listener to engage in a party/fun atmosphere and take notice of singer's sexual desires
Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh"
So baby, don't you mind if I do
Singer's desire to engage in sexual acts with listener
Look
Put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that beast?
When I leave the cage open
Huh, walk to me, uh
Continuation of sexual innuendo, singer's open invitation to listener to engage in sexual acts
Come on, break it down!
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
Hey if you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
Encouragement to keep up with the fun/party atmosphere
Baby, don't you mind if I do
Exactly what you like times two (times two)
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh" (uh)
Baby, don't you mind if I do
(Come on!)
Repetition of singer's desire to engage in sexual acts
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Huh your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Emphasis on the party atmosphere and continuation of the fun beyond typical hours
So put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
Go on and put your filthy hands all over me
No, this ain't the clean version
Reiteration of sexual desires as expressed through a metaphorical request for physical contact
Do you see me?
Can you find me?
(Can you find me?)
Look closer
Through the trees
Do you see it?
Closing of song, perhaps reflecting the desire for physical intimacy as well as individual identity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, JAMES EDWARD II FAUNTLEROY, JUSTIN R. TIMBERLAKE, LARRANCE LEVAR DOPSON, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY
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FILTHY LYRICS
[Intro]
Hey, if you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
Hey, if you know what's good
If you know what's good
[Refrain]
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
All my haters gonna say it's fake
I guess I got my swagger back
[Chorus 1]
I said, "put your filthy hands all over me"
You know this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that meat?
Cooking up a mean serving, huh
[Interlude]
No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends and they ain't leaving till six in the morning
Six in the morning
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go for 'em, put 'em on notice
You don't wanna walk through here
[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singing, "ooh, ooh"
So, baby, don't you mind if I do
[Chorus 2]
Look, put your filthy hands all over me
You know this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that beast?
When I leave the cage open, huh, walk to me, uh
[Interlude]
No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends and they ain't leaving till six in the morning
Six in the morning
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go for 'em, put 'em on notice
You don't wanna walk through here
[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singing, "ooh, ooh"
So, baby, don't you mind if I do
[Bridge]
Come on, break it down
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
Hey, if you know what's good
If you know what's good
[Refrain]
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
All my haters gonna say it's fake
[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, don't you mind if I do (I do)
Exactly what you like times two (times two)
Got me singing, "ooh, ooh"
Baby, don't you mind if I do (if I do, come on)
[Break]
Your friends, my friends and they ain't leaving till six in the morning
Six in the morning, m-m-morning
Your friends, my friends and they ain't leaving till six in the morning
Six in the morning
[Chorus 3]
So put your filthy hands all over me
You know this ain't the clean version
Go on and put your filthy hands all over me
No, this ain't the clean version
[Outro]
Do you see me?
Can you find me?
Look closer, through the trees
Do you see it?
Pradeep Pandey
I'm slowly coming into the realization of how great an artist Justin Timberlake is... always venturing out and experimenting sonically even this late into his life and career after having a catalog to die for. Truly a blessing for our generation
Cat Brash
did his songs get better after the accident with Britney or with the n'sync band
Leon Lind
@Cat Brash accident with Britney? You mean Janet?
Arnaud J.
Certainly one of the most underrated songs of Justin Timberlake.
Janelle Kloth
Dude for real hate that it didn't blow up. The production is next level
Simon Dovinsky
Disagree, this song is rubbish, the video is interesting..
Czarek Nieogarek
XD
Matt Gregg
the background noises are obnoxious.
elipsorange
777 baby
Janelle Kloth
The production is unreal why don't people appreciate it. Justin always brings new sounds and timbaland is a beast.