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.

Sauce
Justin Timberlake Lyrics

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Juice, juice is temporary, you know
Anyone can obtain the juice or something
I mean, you could say that just 'cause you got a nice car or something, like
"Oh, man, he got the juice," you know, it's something that kind of comes and goes
But the sauce, the sauce is forever

Ooh, sauce
Uh, you got all of it

Yeah
You know, you got all of it
You got all of it
Go 'head

Ooh, I love your pink, you like my purple
You must be God herself, can I come worship?
Let's make some new details, just for your journal
'Cause you keep lookin' at me with those eyes like you know somethin' I don't
So, go ahead, say I won't
Ain't nothin' to it but to do it, throw away that phone
'Cause I know you missed a snap on a another, I can name three or four
But you keep lookin' at me with those eyes like you know somethin' I don't

Hold up
Ooh, ooh, somethin' comes over me
It's all these loose screws when you get close to me
It's like too much to describe, yeah, it's enough for two lives
And I could never stand by nothing but at least I'm gon' try

Ooh, I love your pink, you like my purple
That color right between those, that's where I worship
Let's make some new details up in your journal
'Cause you keep lookin' at me with those eyes like you know somethin' I don't
So, go ahead, say I won't
Ain't nothin' to it but to do it, throw away that phone
'Cause I know you missed a snap on a another, I can name three or four
But you keep lookin' at me with those eyes like you know somethin' I don't

Hold up
Ooh, ooh, somethin' comes over me
It's all these loose screws when you get close to me
It's like too much to describe, yeah, it's enough for two lives
And I could never stand by nothing but at least I'm gon' try

Four times, huh
Yeah, break it down, woo!
Uh huh
So, so, so, go ahead, say I won't

Ain't nothin' to it but to do it, throw away that phone
'Cause I know you missed a snap on a another, I can name three or four
But you keep lookin' at me with those eyes like you know somethin' I don't

Hold up
Ooh, ooh, somethin' comes over me
It's all these loose screws when you get close to me
It's like too much to describe, yeah, it's enough for two lives
And I could never stand by nothing but at least I'm gon' try
Ooh, ooh, somethin' comes over me (over me)
It's all these loose screws when you get close to me (yeah)
It's like too much to describe, yeah, it's enough for two lives
And I could never stand by nothing but at least I'm gon' try

Uh, ooh, sauce
You got all of it, go 'head
Ooh, sauce
Go 'head, you got all of it, huh
Ooh, sauce
Uh, yeah, you got all of it, go 'head

Ooh, sauce
Go 'head, you got all of it, uh

Overall Meaning

The song 'Sauce' by Justin Timberlake is a smooth R&B track, that tries to distinguish between two ubiquitous terms - juice and sauce. According to the songwriter, 'juice' refers to something that's temporary, something that comes and goes. It's often related to materialistic things such as nice cars, flashy clothes, etc. However, 'sauce', on the other hand, is forever. It's deeper than just owning something for a short time. It's about personality, character, and a way of being. The track talks about how the persona feels in the presence of another person. It's as if something comes over him, and he can't describe it in words. He says that this emotion is enough for two lives, and he would never stand by it. He can't ignore it, but he's willing to give it a shot.

Moving on to the chorus, the songwriter says that he admires and loves the person so much that the color pink they have on them, reminds him of something he worships. He's asking the other person if he can come worship it too. Both have a strong attraction towards each other, and the persona is ready to take it to a new level. He knows the other person has other options, but he's confident that she won't choose anyone else. The assurance in his voice is clear, and he's not afraid to make a move.

Line by Line Meaning

Juice, juice is temporary, you know
Temporary things like material possessions or good looks cannot last forever.

Anyone can obtain the juice or something
Juice is not exclusive, anyone can have it.

I mean, you could say that just 'cause you got a nice car or something, like "Oh, man, he got the juice," you know, it's something that kind of comes and goes
Juice can be related to having a flashy possession, but it's not permanent and can be lost easily.

But the sauce, the sauce is forever
Sauce is deeper than juice and has more meaning. It's something that lasts forever.

Ooh, sauce
Here he's emphasizing and appreciating the importance of sauce.

Uh, you got all of it
Addressing someone, telling them they have all the good qualities, all the right sauce.

You know, you got all of it
Reiterating that this person has all the necessary attributes to be desirable.

You got all of it
Once again reinforcing the fact that this person has everything that he needs.

Go 'head
Encouraging the person to be confident and go for it.

Ooh, I love your pink, you like my purple
Expressing mutual attraction and appreciation of each other's unique tastes.

You must be God herself, can I come worship?
Jokingly asking permission to worship this person, just because they have attractive qualities.

Let's make some new details, just for your journal
Trying to create new experiences and memories with this person that they can write in their journal.

'Cause you keep lookin' at me with those eyes like you know somethin' I don't So, go ahead, say I won't
The other person is looking at him in a way that suggests they know something he doesn't, so he's daring them to say he won't do something (probably related to the new experience he's proposing).

Ain't nothin' to it but to do it, throw away that phone 'Cause I know you missed a snap on a another, I can name three or four
Encouraging the idea of living in the moment and not being distracted by social media. Also, bragging that the person has been missing out on a lot by not being fully present.

Hold up
Just a quick interjection to stop and emphasize something.

Ooh, ooh, somethin' comes over me It's all these loose screws when you get close to me
Being around this person he feels like he's losing it in a good way.

It's like too much to describe, yeah, it's enough for two lives
The feeling is so intense that it's like it's meant for two people to experience.

And I could never stand by nothing but at least I'm gon' try
He can't sit back and do nothing while feeling this way, he's going to make a move or try to connect with this person.

That color right between those, that's where I worship
Expanding on their mutual attraction by appreciating the color that exists between their favorite colors.

So, so, so, go ahead, say I won't
Continuing the dare for the other person to challenge him.

Uh huh
Just a filler to keep the flow.

Ooh, ooh, somethin' comes over me (over me) It's all these loose screws when you get close to me (yeah)
Reiterating that the feeling he gets when around this person is so intense, it's hard to describe.

You got all of it, go 'head Ooh, sauce Go 'head, you got all of it, huh
Repeating the praise of the other person having all that he needs, and telling them to go for it with confidence and appreciation for their sauce.

Ooh, sauce Uh, yeah, you got all of it, go 'head Ooh, sauce
Ending the song the way that it started, with emphasis on the importance of sauce and appreciation for the person that has it all.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ELLIOTT L. IVES, JUSTIN R. TIMBERLAKE, NATE HILLS, TIM MOSLEY, TOBY KEITH

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