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.

Floatin?
Justin Timberlake Lyrics

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Floatin', floatin'
Floatin', floatin'
Floatin', floatin'

Chalie wilson in the house

Floatin', floatin'
Jt

Floatin', floatin'
Will.i.am
Floatin', floatin'
Talk to me

I, i'm not sure just how to say this for you
The words just don't come out right
But that doesn't mean that i don't feel somethin' for ya
You gotta understand that love
Love was something i knew nothing about
Until i met you
But you, girl
You're the one that turned my heart around
And for that i love you

[Bridge]
I'm walking on the sky
Girl you're making me high
My feet can hardly touch the ground
Oh damn i'm mesmerized
I'm floatin' on the sky
Girl you're making me high
My feet can hardly touch the ground
Oh damn i'm mesmerized

[Chorus]
I tried everything i knew from before
She broke my technique and now my heart is sore
I'm on cloud nine and i want some more
She got me floatin'
I had to say do do, do do, do do do do do do
Say do do do do do do
If you're in love let me hear you say do do, do do, do do do do do
Say do do do do do do
If you're in love

Said hey, girl
I just can't seem to take my eyes off of you
(but who could blame me?)
'cause when i look into those baby blues
I can feel my heart fall to the ground
And for that i love you

[Bridge]

[Chorus]

[Will.i.am]
Girl you got me walkin' on the sky
Sho' nuff make a brother feel high
And it feels like i'm floatin'
But i ain't smokin' dope
One day i hope you could tell me why
Why the sun don't shine when you're gone
Baby, you've still got that thing to turn me on
Like the first time i peeped ya
I wanted to freak ya
And getcha up outta your thong
I wanna freak ya, freak ya, freak freak ya
Get kinky, put your booty on a speaker
And when my waist go boom
And the bass go boom
Can i se-quence the beat to treat ya?
'cause it's seven in the morning and it just don't stop
And we've been at it since eleven o'clock
The chocolate rabbit with the hippity hop
Makin' love letcha flow

[Chorus]

Uncle charlie, preach

Overall Meaning

"Floatin" is a song by Justin Timberlake featuring Charlie Wilson and Will.i.am. The lyrics of the song describe the feeling of being in love with someone and how it can make you feel like you are floating on clouds. The song talks about how the singer was not familiar with love until he met his beloved. The lyrics also express the singer's admiration for his beloved's eyes, which he finds captivating. The verses of the song have a slow, soft melody but the chorus picks up the tempo and gives off a lively vibe.

The lyrics of the song are metaphorical, describing the singer's feeling of being on top of the world since he met his beloved. He talks about how love was a foreign concept for him until he met her, and she turned his heart around. The lyrics also speak about how being in love with someone can make you feel like you are "walking on the sky" and "mesmerized." In the chorus, it is mentioned that the singer has tried everything, but nothing worked until he met his love interest.

The song has a mix of genres like R&B, funk and soul. Charlie Wilson, who is featured in the song, was a member of The Gap Band, famous for their funk music in the 1980s. The song was produced by Timbaland and Danja, who have worked with Timberlake on many of his hit songs.

Line by Line Meaning

Floatin', floatin'
Repetition of the phrase to convey a sense of euphoria and being lost in the moment.

Chalie wilson in the house
Introduction of the featured artist, Charlie Wilson.

Talk to me
Request for communication and connection with the other person.

I, i'm not sure just how to say this for you
Admission of difficulty in expressing feelings.

The words just don't come out right
Acknowledgment of struggling to articulate sentiments.

But that doesn't mean that i don't feel somethin' for ya
Affirmation of emotions for the other person despite communication difficulties.

You gotta understand that love
Introduction of the theme of love.

Love was something i knew nothing about
Admission of lack of knowledge and experience in love.

Until i met you
Recognition of the influence the other person has had on the artist's understanding of love.

You're the one that turned my heart around
Credit to the other person for changing the artist's perspective and feelings.

And for that i love you
Declaration of love for the other person.

I'm walking on the sky
Metaphor for feeling extremely happy and elated.

Girl you're making me high
Attributing the feeling of happiness and elation to the other person's presence and influence.

My feet can hardly touch the ground
Further emphasis on the feeling of being lost in the moment and disconnected from reality.

Oh damn i'm mesmerized
Expressing awe and fascination towards the other person and the situation.

I tried everything i knew from before
Admittance of attempting to use previous strategies that failed with the other person.

She broke my technique and now my heart is sore
Acknowledge that the other person managed to get through the artist's defenses and hurt them emotionally.

I'm on cloud nine and i want some more
Expressing a desire to continue feeling happy and elated.

Say do do, do do, do do do do do do
Repetition of a nonsense phrase to support the rhythm of the song.

If you're in love let me hear you say do do, do do, do do do do do
Encouragement to listeners to express themselves if they're in love.

Said hey, girl
Addressing and acknowledging the other person.

I just can't seem to take my eyes off of you
Expression of fascination and attraction towards the other person.

(but who could blame me?)
Acknowledgement that the attraction is understandable and acceptable.

I can feel my heart fall to the ground
Metaphor for a feeling of sudden and strong attraction and connection.

Uncle Charlie, preach
Acknowledgment of and respect towards the featured artist, Charlie Wilson.

[Will.i.am]
Introduction of the artist, Will.i.am, for his featured section of the song.

But i ain't smokin' dope
Disclaimer that the feeling of euphoria and being 'high' is not due to drug use.

One day i hope you could tell me why
Expression of curiosity and interest towards the other person.

Why the sun don't shine when you're gone
Metaphor for the artist's dependence on the other person for happiness and boosting their mood.

Baby, you've still got that thing to turn me on
Admission of being still attracted to the other person and their ability to arouse the singer.

I wanna freak ya, freak ya, freak freak ya
Expression of sexual interest and desire towards the other person.

Get kinky, put your booty on a speaker
Suggestive and provocative statement towards the other person.

And when my waist go boom
Lyric used to further the sexual connation in the preceding lyrics.

And the bass go boom
Metaphor for sexual activity and arousal.

Can i se-quence the beat to treat ya?
Playful, punny phrase referring to both musical production and satisfying the other person sexually.

'cause it's seven in the morning and it just don't stop
Hyperbolic expression of sexual activity going on for an extended period of time.

And we've been at it since eleven o'clock
Further exaggeration of the duration of sexual activity.

The chocolate rabbit with the hippity hop
Lyric used for its playful, whimsical nature and possible euphemism in reference to sexual activity.

Makin' love letcha flow
Suggestive and provocative statement encompassing emotions and physical activity.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AARON DAVENPORT, JAMES CALLOWAY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, LEROY BURGESS, WILL ADAMS

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