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.
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Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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You don't have to pack everything
Don't you want to feel the breeze?
And forget everything, baby
Hop in the car and go with me
You don't have to pack everything
Don't you want to feel the breeze?
Got laid off at your job today
You've been working at this place for years
And though you were underpaid
Mami that place isn't worth your tears
(Oh, oh)
I know that life is hard on you
And you can't seem to find out why
I'll explain, just grab your coat, girl
And just join me on this ride
Let's take a ride, on the country side
Let's just get away
We can spend the night, till the morning light
Let's just get away
Girl you're the best
You could be
An angel among society
But you get crushed
From what you see
You try to hard to help and that's enough for me
(Woo)
Try to change what you can
And accept all the things you cannot
(Don't stress yourself baby)
I know you want to fly away from the world
But for now with the time we've got
Let's take a ride, on the country side
Let's just get away
We can spend the night, till the morning light
Let's just get away
Let's take a ride, on the country side
Let's just get away
(Let's just get away)
We can spend the night, till the morning light
Let's just get away
(Let's just get away)
Maybe if you consider us just riding
That once you feel like a winner
No more crying
And baby I know just what you need
(I know)
To let your hair down so that you feel free, yea
It hurts me to watch you sing the blues
(It hurts me baby)
Girl you're so confused
(Let's get away)
And I know what to do
Let's take a ride, on the country side
Let's just get away
(Let's just get away)
We can spend the night, till the morning light
Let's just get away
(Let's just get away)
Let's take a ride
Hop in the car and go with me
You don't have to pack everything
Don't you want to feel the breeze?
And forget everything, baby
(Let's take a ride)
Hop in the car and go with me
You don't have to pack everything
Don't you want to feel the breeze?
And forget everything, baby
Let's take a ride
Let's go girl
Let's go girl
Let's go girl
In Justin Timberlake's song, "Let's Take a Ride," he encourages his love interest to forget about her worries and troubles, and join him for a carefree ride. He suggests that they don't need to bring everything with them, letting the wind guide them instead. In the first verse, he consoles her after she gets laid off from her job, assuring her that the place wasn't worth her tears anyway. He suggests that life can be hard, but sometimes it's best to let it go and enjoy the moment. In the chorus, Justin repeats the invitation to take a ride together and escape the troubles of life.
In the second verse, Justin celebrates his girlfriend's desire to help others, but encourages her to keep things in perspective. He suggests that change is possible, but it's also important to accept the things we cannot control. He assures her that he knows what she needs - to let her hair down and be free. He explains that it's painful for him to see her struggle, but he knows what to do to make it better - take a ride with him and forget about their troubles.
Overall, Justin's song invokes a sense of carefree adventure and escape from the pressures of life. He invites us to forget our troubles and come ride with him, where we can be free and live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hop in the car and go with me
Join me on a journey towards a new start in life
You don't have to pack everything
Leave your troubles behind and embrace the present moment
Don't you want to feel the breeze?
Experience the beauty of nature and feel alive
And forget everything, baby
Let go of your worries and just be in the moment
Got laid off at your job today
Lost your stability and source of income
You've been working at this place for years
Dedicated your precious time and effort to a job that didn't value you
And though you were underpaid
You were unfairly compensated for your hard work
Mami that place isn't worth your tears
That job didn't deserve your emotional investment, you're worth more than that
I know that life is hard on you
I understand that you're going through a difficult time
And you can't seem to find out why
You're struggling to comprehend the reasons behind your hardships
I'll explain, just grab your coat, girl
I'll give you a new perspective, let's go out and have an adventure
And just join me on this ride
Come along with me on a journey towards a happier life
Girl you're the best
You're amazing and talented
You could be
You have the potential
An angel among society
You have a kind heart and help others
But you get crushed
You're overwhelmed by the harshness of reality
From what you see
The negativity in the world takes a toll on you
You try to hard to help and that's enough for me
You give your all to help others, and that's admirable
Try to change what you can
Focus on what you can control and make a difference
And accept all the things you cannot
Don't let the things you can't change hold you back
I know you want to fly away from the world
You want to escape the struggles and find peace
But for now with the time we've got
Let's make the most of the present and have fun
Maybe if you consider us just riding
If you look at it as just us taking a journey together
That once you feel like a winner
You'll regain your confidence and feel like you've accomplished something
No more crying
Stop shedding tears over your hardships
And baby I know just what you need
I understand you and know how to help you
To let your hair down so that you feel free, yea
To release your inhibitions and enjoy the moment without worry
It hurts me to watch you sing the blues
I feel for you and your sadness
Girl you're so confused
You're lost and uncertain
And I know what to do
I have a plan to help you feel better
Let's go girl
Let's start our journey towards happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, JUSTIN R TIMBERLAKE, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@_mcknight
People saying this song is underrated must be the 20s and teens groups. This song was one of the hottest hits in 2006, being played on radio endlessly.
@izzy-bp6vw
im 12 and I'm confused how it's underrated because a lot of my friends like it
@adog6704
We grew up with music like this
@redbear9943
I was 7 & I remember
@searchingforfoodonyoutube2500
Yes I listened on CD
@c.costanza1145
Right lol. Gen Z needs to stay out of early millennials business. We made this song a hit.
@JPBRAVEHEART718
My wife passed away in 2006. She used to love this song! I still visualize her doing the step dance to this song. Great songs are connected to even greater memories! Thank you Justin & Timbaland
@NoahQ
@DKKDKDKDJFUBFUFF who?
@alegria1883
May your wife's star shine bright forever❣️
@tashmeetsingh3335
She had great taste. 👌🏻 May she rest in peace.