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 Prelude
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
In this song, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are singing about their attraction to women and the power they hold over them. The first verse talks about a woman who is serving them drinks and keeping their bottles cold. The men are confident in their abilities to keep the party going and to control the women around them. The chorus boasts about the numerous sexy ladies on the dance floor and how Justin is one of the greatest performers of all time. He is back with one of his latest songs and he wants everyone to know that he’s got sexy ladies all around him. The second verse describes how Justin knows women from different parts of town who will do anything he pleases. He boasts about the people who dance around him and how they have no idea who he is. The bridge talks about the way he loves the woman's lips and how they are moving so demanding. Justin slows things down in the final verse where he invites the woman to his place and wants to make an indecent proposal. He wants to take her to the back and do what they are supposed to do.
Overall, this song is about female objectification, male dominance, and sexual desire. It is a typical song of male braggadocio, where Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are boasting about their sexual prowess and their ability to attract women.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Encouraging the girl to come closer
I can tell you want a drink girl
Observing that the girl is thirsty and wants a drink
You ain't gotta worry no more
Assuring the girl that she doesn't have to worry about anything
You keep my bottles cold and you pop 'em
Requesting the girl to keep the bottles cold and open them when he comes in
As soon as I walk in the door
Indicating that the entrance is an important moment
These dudes don't know me from Adam and Eve
Not recognizing the people around him
That's why they can't mess up my flow
Protecting his rhythm from interference
And when this beat drops, your heart stops
The power of the music stirs emotions
You feel it from your head to your toes
The music is felt throughout the entire body
If you know what I'm talking 'bout
Asking if the girl understands what he's saying
Let me see you work it out
Asking the girl to demonstrate her understanding by dancing
Girl that's what I'm talking 'bout
Acknowledging that the girl is doing what he asked for
I got sexy ladies all over the floor
Noticing that there are attractive women present
You're talking to one of the greatest
Boasting about his own skill and fame
Who did it before
Reminding the girl of his past achievements
Now I'm back with one of my latest
Announcing a new project or release
Just letting you know
Informing the girl of something important
That I got sexy ladies so back up some more
Warning others to give him and the girls some space
Let me take it off
Taking off clothes to dance or engage in sexual activity
I know a little girly from uptown
Describing a girl that he knows
Just waiting just to cater to me
Implying that the girl will do whatever he wants
I know a little betty from downtown
Describing another girl that he knows
That'll do anything that I please
Suggesting that this girl is also willing to please him
All my other people that dance around
Referring to the other partygoers on the dance floor
When they hear me rocking the groove
Acknowledging his influence on the music that's playing
Now it might sound cocky
Anticipating criticism or skepticism for his confidence
But is it really cocky if you know that it's true
Justifying his confidence by stating that it is based on fact
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Using repetition to emphasize the sexiness of the situation
Walk that body, talk that body
Encouraging the girl to dance in a sultry way
Now break it down
Asking the girl to do a more detailed, intricate dance move
Now move a little bit to the left
Instructing the girl to move her body to the left
Now move back over here to the right
Instructing the girl to move her body to the right
Now let me see you walk, walk, yeah
Asking the girl to strut and show off her body
Here comes your part girl
Indicating that the girl has a more significant role in the song
(Slow down girl)
Asking the girl to dance more slowly and sensually
Let's put it on cruise control
Suggesting that they take their time and enjoy the moment
Let me take you to the crib, let me ease your soul
Inviting the girl to go home with him and relax
But first let me, let me, let me talk to her
Saying that he wants to speak to the girl more before they leave together
Walk into my great place, cozy
Inviting the girl to come to his home or apartment
I'm glad you came, let's make a toast
Celebrating the girl's presence
Let me make an indecent proposal
Suggesting that they engage in sexual activity
Let me take you to the back and do what we're suppose to
Further indicating a desire to have sex with the girl
Let's take a trip to the bayou
Suggesting a romantic or sensual getaway
You can be the investigator, I'm your private I
Playing a role-playing game centered around detectives
You know I want a piece of that pie
Stating his sexual desires explicitly
My love
Using a term of endearment to refer to the girl
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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