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.
Sexy Ladies/Let Me Talk to You
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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I can tell you want a drink girl
You ain't gotta worry no more
You keep my bottles cold and you pop 'em
As soon as I walk in the door
These dudes don't know me from Adam and Eve
That's why they can't mess up my flow
And when this beat drops, your heart stops
If you know what I'm talking 'bout
Let me see you work it out
Girl that's what I'm talking 'bout
I got sexy ladies all over the floor
You're talking to one of the greatest
Who did it before
Now I'm back with one of my latest
Just letting you know
That I got sexy ladies so back up some more
Let me take it off
I know a little girly from uptown
Just waiting just to cater to me
I know a little betty from downtown
That'll do anything that I please
All my other people that dance around
When they hear me rocking the groove
Now it might sound cocky
But is it really cocky if you know that it's true
If you know what I'm talking 'bout (hey girl)
Let me see you work it out (hey girl)
Girl that's what I'm talking 'bout
I got sexy ladies all over the floor
You're talking to one of the greatest
Who did it before
Now I'm back with one of my latest
Just letting you know
That I got sexy ladies so back up some more
And let me take it off
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
Now break it down
Now move a little bit to the left
Now move back over here to the right
Now let me see you walk, walk, yeah
Let me see you walk
Here comes your part girl
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
(Slow down girl)
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
(Slow down girl)
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body, talk that body
(Slow down girl)
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Walk that body
I got sexy ladies all over the floor
You're talking to one of the greatest
Who did it before
Now I'm back with one of my latest
Just letting you know
That I got sexy ladies so back up some more
And let me take it off
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
(I'm tired of arguing girl)
Hey, hey, hey
(I'm tired of arguing girl)
Hey, hey, hey
My love, uh huh, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love
My love
I love the way you're standing
Lips look so sweet, like cotton candy (my love)
That don't mean you gotta stop dancing
'Cause the way that you move is so demanding (my love)
Let's put it on cruise control
Let me take you to the crib, let me ease your soul (my love)
I'm gonna take it really nice and slow
But first let me, let me, let me talk to her
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love
My love
Walk into my great place, cozy
I'm glad you came, let's make a toast (my love)
Let me make an indecent proposal
Let me take you to the back and do what we're suppose to (my love)
Let's take a trip to the bayou
You can be the investigator, I'm your private I (my love)
You know I want a piece of that pie
But first let me, let me, let me talk to her
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
My love, hey, my love, hey
The lyrics of the song Sexy Ladies/Let Me Talk to You by Justin Timberlake talk about enjoying the company of women and partying with them. He sings about how he has sexy ladies all over the floor, and how he is one of the greatest who already did it before. According to Timberlake, when the beat drops, the heart stops, indicating the intensity of the music. He also mentions how women cater to him and will do anything that he pleases, indicating his claiming of power on the dance floor. Justin Timberlake observes that when he is rocking the groove, he is surrounded by his people who dance around, and there is nothing wrong with sounding cocky when you know it's true.
In the chorus, he repeats the line 'I got sexy ladies all over the floor' several times, establishing that the focus of the music is the celebration of women. He encourages the ladies to work it out, indicating that he is there to observe and enjoy their moves. The 'sexy, sexy, sexy' refrain establishes sensuality and carnal pleasure as the central emotions of the song. Towards the end of the song, he focuses more on his love interest who is present and appreciates the way she's dancing. He sings about cruising, going to his crib, and taking it really nice and slow.
Overall, the song is upbeat and fun, promoting partying and celebrating the good time with cool people and sexy ladies. Although the lyrics are sexist and objectify women, it still makes a solid party anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Encouraging someone to do something, in this case taking a drink
I can tell you want a drink girl
Observing that the person wants a drink
You ain't gotta worry no more
Ensuring that the person doesn't have to worry about anything
You keep my bottles cold and you pop 'em
Asking the person to keep the bottles cold and pop them open as soon as Justin walks in
As soon as I walk in the door
Referring to the moment Justin walks in
These dudes don't know me from Adam and Eve
Talking about the strangers at the party who don't know Justin
That's why they can't mess up my flow
Saying that those strangers can't ruin Justin's groove
And when this beat drops, your heart stops
Saying that the beat is so good that it can stop someone's heart
You feel it from your head to your toes
Feeling the beat throughout the body
If you know what I'm talking 'bout
Asking if the other person understands and is following along
Let me see you work it out
Asking the other person to dance
Girl that's what I'm talking 'bout
Praising the other person for understanding and dancing
I got sexy ladies all over the floor
Talking about all of the attractive women in the room
You're talking to one of the greatest
Referring to himself as one of the greatest in the music industry
Who did it before
Recalling his past successes
Now I'm back with one of my latest
Referring to his latest album
Just letting you know
Informing the other person
That I got sexy ladies so back up some more
Asking everyone to give him some space
And let me take it off
Letting everyone know that he wants to dance and enjoy himself
I know a little girly from uptown
Referring to a girl from a specific area of the city
Just waiting just to cater to me
Saying that the girl is eager to please him
I know a little betty from downtown
Referring to another girl from a different area of the city
That'll do anything that I please
Saying that the girl from downtown is willing to do anything Justin wants
All my other people that dance around
Referring to everyone at the party who is dancing
When they hear me rocking the groove
Saying that his music is so good that it makes people dance
Now it might sound cocky
Acknowledging that what he is about to say might come across as arrogant
But is it really cocky if you know that it's true
Questioning whether it's arrogance if it's actually the truth
Let me see you work it out (hey girl)
Encouraging the girl he is talking to to dance
I got sexy ladies all over the floor
Reiterating that there are attractive women everywhere
And let me take it off
Asking everyone to give him space again so that he can dance and enjoy himself
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Describing the atmosphere of the party
Walk that body, talk that body
Encouraging people to dance and move their bodies
Now break it down
Encouraging people to add some variety to their dancing
Let me see you walk, walk, yeah
Asking people to dance
Here comes your part girl
Referring to the girl he is talking to, asking her to dance
Slow down girl
Slowing down the music and asking the girl to slow down her movements
I love the way you're standing
Complimenting the girl on how she is standing
Lips look so sweet, like cotton candy (my love)
Complimenting the girl's lips
That don't mean you gotta stop dancing
Telling the girl that she doesn't have to stop dancing
'Cause the way that you move is so demanding (my love)
Complimenting the girl's moves
Let's put it on cruise control
Suggesting that they slow things down and relax
Let me take you to the crib, let me ease your soul (my love)
Asking the girl to go to his place so that they can enjoy each other's company
I'm gonna take it really nice and slow
Saying that they will take their time and enjoy themselves
But first let me, let me, let me talk to her
Saying he needs to talk to the girl before they can do anything else
Walk into my great place, cozy
Describing his home as comfortable and welcoming
I'm glad you came, let's make a toast (my love)
Celebrating the fact that the girl came over
Let me make an indecent proposal
Suggesting that they do something a little scandalous
Let me take you to the back and do what we're suppose to (my love)
Suggesting that they go somewhere private and be intimate
Let's take a trip to the bayou
Suggesting that they go on a trip
You can be the investigator, I'm your private I (my love)
Encouraging her to take charge and lead, while he follows and supports
You know I want a piece of that pie
Suggesting that he wants to be intimate with her
But first let me, let me, let me talk to her
Saying he needs to speak with her before they take things further
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Justin Timberlake, Tim Mosley, Floyd Hills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on Want You To Know
Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle
Why you staying so far away?
Running men is looking on, why
Why don't you come out to play
And get closer to your animal, inside
Baby I act like the gentleman that your mother would love, ooh get to me
Baby you act like a lady, don't have to cover it up, things you wanna show me
Make me remember the reason why I wanted to love, please be slowly
I think you're ready to try, walk a little closer and
Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Show me your t-shirt, and sweat your sling
Down and dirty, you're loving me so loud
Play it breeze, but you wild as a strain
Side show in front of the whole crowd
Baby I act like the gentleman that your mother would love, ooh get to me
Baby you act like a lady, don't have to cover it up, things you wanna show me
Make me remember the reason why I wanted to love, please be slowly
I think you're ready to try, walk a little closer and
Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle
Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come in, come in, baby what I don't know, I want
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