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.
Losing My Way
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Hi, my name is Bob, and I work at my job
I make forty-something dollars a day
I used to be the man in my hometown
Till I started to lose my way
It all goes back to when I dropped out of school
But now I got a problem with that little white rock
See, I can't put down the pipe
And it's breaking me down
Watching the world spin 'round
While my dreams fall down
Is anybody out there?
It is breaking me down
No more friends around
And my dreams fall down
Is anybody out there?
Can anybody out there hear me?
'Cause I can't seem to hear myself
Can anybody out there see me?
'Cause I can't seem to see myself
There's gotta be a heaven somewhere
Can you save me from this hell?
Can anybody out there feel me?
'Cause I can't seem to feel myself
Losing my way
Keep losing my way
Keep losing my way
Can you help me find my way?
Losing my way
Keep losing my way
Keep losing my way
Can you help me find my way?
Now you gotta understand I was a family man
I would have done anything for my own
But I couldn't get a grip on my new found itch
So I ended up all alone
I remember where I was when I got my first buzz
See, I thought I was living the life
And the craziest thing is
I'll probably never know the color of my daughter's eyes
And it is breaking me down
Watching the world spin 'round
While my dreams fall down
Is anybody out there?
It is breaking me down
No more friend around
And my dreams fall down
Is anybody out there?
Can anybody out there hear me?
'Cause I can't seem to hear myself
Can anybody out there see me?
'Cause I can't seem to see myself
There's gotta be a heaven somewhere
Can you save me from this hell?
Can anybody out there feel me?
'Cause I can't seem to feel myself
Losing my way
Keep losing my way
Keep losing my way
Can you help me find my way?
Losing my way
Keep losing my way
Keep losing my way
Can you help me find my way?
Oh my god, please forgive me
(Father, hear my prayer)
'Cause I know I've done some wrong in this life
If I could do it all again
Have just one more chance
To take all those wrongs and make them right
Can anybody out there hear me?
'Cause I can't seem to hear myself
Can anybody out there see me?
'Cause I can't seem to see myself
There's gotta be a heaven somewhere
Can you save me from this hell?
Can anybody out there feel me?
'Cause I can't seem to feel myself
Can anybody out there hear me?
'Cause I can't seem to hear myself
Can anybody out there see me?
'Cause I can't seem to see myself
There's gotta be a heaven somewhere
Can you save me from this hell?
Can anybody out there feel me?
'Cause I can't seem to feel myself
Losing my way
Keep losing my way
Keep losing my way
Can you help me find my way?
Losing my way
Keep losing my way
Keep losing my way
Can you help me find my way?
The song, "Losing My Way" by Justin Timberlake is a tragic tale of a man named Bob who once had it all – a great job, a family, and the respect of his hometown. However, he fell into the grips of addiction, particularly crack cocaine, which ultimately led him down a path of self-destruction. Throughout the song, Bob laments his addiction and how it has taken over his life. He is no longer able to work, he has lost all his friends, and he can't even recognize his own daughter.
Bob's addiction has left him feeling lost and alone, which is reflected in the repeated refrain of "losing my way." He is crying out for help, desperately searching for someone who can hear him, see him, or feel his pain. But he is equally unable to hear, see, or feel himself. He recognizes that he has done wrong in his life and asks for forgiveness, hoping for another chance to make things right.
The song is a powerful commentary on addiction and the toll it can take on a person's life. It provides a glimpse into the mindset of someone struggling with addiction, highlighting the sense of hopelessness, isolation, and despair they feel. The haunting melody and lyrics convey the stark reality of the situation, making it clear that there are real people behind these struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi, my name is Bob, and I work at my job
Introducing himself as Bob who works daily and earns a little
I make forty-something dollars a day
Describing his low income
I used to be the man in my hometown
Recalling his glorious past
Till I started to lose my way
Referring to his present situation
It all goes back to when I dropped out of school
Blaming his decision of quitting school for his present condition
Having fun, I was living the life
Justifying his choice to have fun in life
But now I got a problem with that little white rock
Revealing his addiction to cocaine
See, I can't put down the pipe
Admitting his inability to quit cocaine addiction
And it's breaking me down
Expressing how addiction is ruining him
Watching the world spin 'round
Feeling lost and confused
While my dreams fall down
Not able to achieve his dreams
Is anybody out there?
Calling for help
No more friends around
Losing all his friends due to addiction
Can anybody out there hear me?
Repeatedly asking for help
'Cause I can't seem to hear myself
Unaware of his own thoughts and feelings
Can you save me from this hell?
Seeking salvation from his addiction
Can anybody out there feel me?
Expressing his emotional numbness
Losing my way
Describing his current state
Keep losing my way
Emphasizing on his helplessness
Can you help me find my way?
Requesting for guidance
Oh my god, please forgive me
Repenting his mistakes
(Father, hear my prayer)
Seeking forgiveness from God
'Cause I know I've done some wrong in this life
Acknowledging his mistakes
If I could do it all again
Wishing for a second chance
Have just one more chance
Expressing his remorse
To take all those wrongs and make them right
Willing to Correct his mistakes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Nate Hills, Justin Timberlake
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joy Y
Today I celebrate 5 years clean/sober! I used to cry to this song at the end of my addiction! I just wanted a way out! I listen to it every year and cry tears of gratitude!
mojo
Soo happy for u ❤️💜 , but can I ask what was your addiction. Alcohol or drugs maybe both..
Lauren
Your story hits my here ❤️ my my mom was addicted to drugs for a long time and I hated her for it. But I was young and I didn’t understand how addiction works. She’s been clean for over 10 years now. I don’t know you but I am so proud of you!
Zeshan Ajaib
Really happy for you! Keep going!
Zeshan Ajaib
@Lauren She's done really well! I pray that she continues her journey on the right path!
Rosa D
Congratulations keep going 🙏🏻
Reece Gregg
My uncle passed away in 2015 due to a heroin overdose. I’ve never heard this song before, but it played at his funeral while showing pictures of him and my family. Right as he said “there’s gotta be a heaven out there somewhere” a picture of him and I when i was a new born came up. I was his first niece. He loved me so much and i loved him… come back to this song sometimes to just…feel him sometimes. miss you Taber. I love you
IRON FIST
Your story reminds me of 2004 my uncle was battling cancer at the same time Kanye was still new to the mainstream and a few of his college dropout songs always take me back to that time whenever I hear them. R.i.p. to both our Uncles.
Shijoe Joseph
Perhaps his most underrated song!
cityboyshalvin
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