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.
TKO
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
Kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
Lights out, TKO
Baby, everyday in training to get the gold
That's why your body's crazy
But you can't run from yourself, that's where it's difficult
Girl I can see in your eyes that there's something inside that made you evil
Where did you go, 'cause it just ain't fair
Over here thinking 'bout the shit you say
Don't know why it gets to me
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won't lie
Still can't see, think I saw you with another guy
Can't fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can't fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?
I don't understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest,
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
This ain't the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
I'm out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
It's just a TKO
I'm out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
T-TKO
Out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Now, I'm out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Baby, now I really know what we're fighting for
This rematch sex is amazing
But nobody wins when if somebody's heart is slow
'Cause when I see you move like you got something inside that made you lethal
Where did you go, 'it just ain't fair
Over here thinking 'bout the shit you do, don't know what I got to lose
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won't lie
Still can't see, think I saw you with another guy
Can't fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can't fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?
I don't understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
This ain't the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
I'm out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
It's just a TKO
I'm out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
T-TKO
Out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Now, I'm out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Girl
See what you doing
See what you doing, girl?
You knock me right out
See what you do
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl
You knock me right out
Hey girl
See what you do
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl
You knock me right out
Hey girl
See what you do
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl
You knock me right out
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won't lie
Still can't see, think I saw you with another guy
Can't fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can't fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?
I don't understand it, tell me how could you be so low
You've been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to hit below the belt, through my chest
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
This ain't the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
TKO
TKO
I don't understand it, tell me how could you be so low, TKO
You've been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
So dammit babe
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
SO dammit babe
So I'm out for the count girl, you knock me out
It's just the TKO
So I'm out for the count girl, you knock me out
Its just the TKO
TKO
In this song, Justin Timberlake is describing a relationship where his partner is slowly destroying him emotionally. The "coo-coochie-coochie-coo" line is used as an ironic statement, with the cooing sound of the words being contradicted by the violent imagery that follows. Justin is describing a fight that he is in with his partner, who he believes has become cruel and evil. He feels like he has been knocked out and doesn't have the strength to fight anymore. However, he also describes how the sex after the fight is "amazing," which shows the contradictory nature of their relationship. He wants to leave but can't, as he is addicted to the toxic relationship.
The lyrics use boxing analogies throughout the song, with lyrics like "swinging after the bell" and "perfect hit to the dome." The description of his partner attacking him below the belt and through his chest is further evidence of the emotional abuse he is suffering. However, he remains fixated on her and can't let go, even though he knows he needs to.
Overall, the song shows the complicated and often painful nature of toxic relationships. It illustrates how hard it can be to let go of someone who is hurting you, and how staying in these relationships often only leads to further pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
The woman is irresistible and has the power to make the man weak in love.
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
The man is completely in love with the woman and is willing to do whatever she wants.
Lights out, TKO
The relationship has come to an end and the man is totally beaten down by the woman's actions.
Baby, everyday in training to get the gold
The woman makes an effort to keep herself in the best shape possible.
That's why your body's crazy
The woman's body is amazing because of her dedication to self-improvement.
But you can't run from yourself, that's where it's difficult
The woman may try to avoid her true nature, but it will always catch up to her.
Girl I can see in your eyes that there's something inside that made you evil
The man sees a darker side to the woman's personality, which he didn't know existed before.
Where did you go, 'cause it just ain't fair
The man is wondering what happened to the woman he used to know, as he feels that he was treated unfairly.
Over here thinking 'bout the shit you say
The man is constantly thinking about the hurtful things that the woman said to him.
Don't know why it gets to me
The man is puzzled as to why the woman's words continue to affect him so deeply.
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won't lie
The man is emotionally wounded by the woman's behavior and he cannot hide his pain.
Still can't see, think I saw you with another guy
The man is having trouble moving on from the relationship and thinks he saw the woman with someone else.
Can't fight, knocked down, then I got over you
The man has given up on trying to fight for the relationship and has moved on.
Can't fight no more, you knock me out
The woman has won the battle and the man has lost all will to fight.
What am I supposed to do?
The man is lost and unsure about what to do now that the relationship is over.
Tell me how could you be so low
The man is questioning the woman's character and how she could be so cruel to him.
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
The woman has attacked the man even after the relationship has ended.
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest,
The woman has hurt the man deeply and gone beyond what is acceptable in a relationship.
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
The woman has delivered a final devastating blow to the man which is causing him a lot of pain.
This ain't the girl I used to know
The man can no longer recognize the woman he fell in love with, as she has changed too much.
I'm out for the count
The man has been defeated and cannot continue fighting for the relationship.
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
The woman has won and the man is powerless against her.
It's just a TKO
The relationship is over and the woman has come out on top.
Now, I'm out for the count
The man has given up on trying to win back the woman and has accepted that it's over.
Baby, now I really know what we're fighting for
The man has gained clarity on what the relationship was truly about.
This rematch sex is amazing
The couple is still having an intense physical connection despite their emotional differences.
But nobody wins when if somebody's heart is slow
Nobody truly wins in a relationship if one person is not fully committed or invested in it.
'Cause when I see you move like you got something inside that made you lethal
The woman's seductive movements confirm to the man that she has the power to hurt him deeply.
See what you doing
The man is observing the woman's behavior and its impact on him.
See what you doing, girl?
The man cannot believe how the woman is acting and is questioning her motives.
Hey girl
The man is calling out to the woman to try to understand her better.
TKO
The relationship is over and the man is down for the count.
I don't understand it, tell me how could you be so low
The man is genuinely confused by the woman's actions and cannot comprehend how she could have hurt him so much.
So dammit babe
The man is expressing his frustration and anger towards the woman for how she treated him.
So I'm out for the count girl, you knock me out
The woman has won and the man is defeated.
Its just the TKO
The relationship has ended due to the woman's actions and the man is unable to continue fighting for it.
T-TKO
The man is emphasizing that the relationship is over and he has lost the battle.
Out for the count
The man has given up on trying to win back the woman and is no longer fighting for their relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WHITE, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, JEROME HARMON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Baby, everyday in training to get the gold
That’s why your body’s crazy
But you can’t run from yourself, that’s where it’s difficult
Girl I can see in your eyes that there’s something inside that made you evil
Where did you go, ’cause it just ain’t fair
Over here thinking ’bout the shit you say
Don’t know why it gets to me
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won’t lie
Still can’t see, think I saw you with another guy
Can’t fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can’t fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?
I don’t understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest, perfect hit ’til the dawn, dammit babe
This ain’t the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
It’s just a TKO
I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
T-TKO
Out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Now, I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Baby, now I really know what we’re fighting for
This rematch sex is amazing
But nobody wins when if somebody’s heart is slow
‘Cause when I see you move like you got something inside that made you lethal
Where did you go, ‘it just ain’t fair
Over here thinking ’bout the sh-t you do
Don’t know what I got to lose
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won’t lie
Still can’t see, think I saw you with another guy
Can’t fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can’t fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?
I don’t understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest, perfect hit ’til the dawn, dammit babe
This ain’t the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
It’s just a TKO
I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
T-TKO
Out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Now, I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Girl
See what you doing
See what you doing, girl?
You knock me right out
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl…
You knock me right out
Hey girl
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl…
You knock me right out
Hey girl
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl…
You knock me right out
It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won’t lie
Still can’t see, think I saw you with another guy
Can’t fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can’t fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?
I don’t understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
You’ve been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest, perfect hit ’til the dawn, dammit babe
This ain’t the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
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@HenriqueSantos-tk5eo
Você curte o Timberlake mano? Meu ídolo curte meu outro ídolo que foda!!! 👏❤️
@luangiga7169
Mano quando essa musica lançou eu escutava toda hora
@julianapereirarocha6558
This song is so underrated... Unpopular opinion: this is one of the best songs Justin has ever released.
@robertweed9183
No but song is definitely underrated might not be the best but for me most of the JT songs like TKO,Tunnel Vision etc. deserved top spot at least for a month on billboard hot 100
@carmeloarroyo708
listen to holy grail by jt and jay z
@tomokilabruce4853
This and mirrors