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.
Tell Me You Love Me
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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Hey, hey, hey, (I'm tired of arguing girl)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey (I'm tired of arguing girl)
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
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 Dubai
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
Ain't another woman that can take your spot my-
If I wrote you a symphony,
Just to say how much you mean to me (what would you do?)
If I told you you were beautiful
Would you date me on the regular (tell me, would you?)
Well, baby I've been around the world
But I ain't seen myself another girl (like you)
This ring here represents my heart
But there's just one thing I need from you (say "I do")
Because
I can see us holding hands
Walking on the beach, our toes in the sand
I can see us on the countryside
Sitting on the grass, laying side by side
You could be my baby, let me make you my lady
Girl, you amaze me
Ain't gotta do nothing crazy
See, all I want you to do is be my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
No
My love
My love
Now, if I wrote you a love note
And made you smile with every word I wrote (what would you do?)
Would that make you want to change your scene
And wanna be the one on my team (tell me, would you?)
See, what's the point of waiting anymore?
Cause girl I've never been more sure (that baby, it's you)
This ring here represents my heart
And everything that you've been waiting for (just say "I do")
Yeah, because
I can see us holding hands
Walking on the beach, our toes in the sand
I can see us on the countryside
Sitting on the grass, laying side by side
You could be my baby, let me make you my lady
Girl, you amaze me
Ain't gotta do nothing crazy
See, all I want you to do is be my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) my love
(So don't give away) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
No
My love (alright it's time to get it JT)
My love (I don't know what she hesitatin' for man)
Shorty, cool as a fan
On the move once again
But she still has fans from Peru to Japan
Listen baby, I don't wanna ruin your plan
But if you got a man, try to lose him if you can
Cause your girls worldwide throw they hands up high
When they wanna come kick it wit a stand up guy
Trust me, you don't really wanna let the chance go by
Cause you ain't been seen wit a man so fly
Baby France so fly, I can go fly
Private, cause I handle mine
B.I. they call me candle guy(why?) simply 'cause I am on fire
I hate to have to cancel my vacation so you can't deny
I'm patient, but I ain't gonna try
You don't come, I ain't gonna die
Hold up, what you mean, you can't go why?
Me and you boyfriend we ain't no tie
You say you wanna kick it when I ain't so high
Well, baby it's obvious that I ain't your guy
I ain't gon' lie, I feel your space
But forget your face, I swear I will
St. Bart, St. Bulla anywhere I chill
Just bring wit me a pair, I will
I can see us holding hands
Walking on the beach, our toes in the sand
I can see us on the countryside
Sitting on the grass, laying side by side
You could be my baby, let me make you my lady
Girl, you amaze me
Ain't gotta do nothing crazy
See, all I want you to do is be my love
(Love) my love
(Love) my love
(Love) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
(Love) my love
(Love) my love
(Love) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
No
My love
My love
The song “Tell Me You Love Me” by Justin Timberlake is an intense love ballad that details a couple's intense emotions towards each other. The repeated lines, “Hey, hey, hey (I'm tired of arguing, girl),” suggest that the couple has been going through tough times and the guy is tired of fights that have been going on for a long time. Despite this, the guy still loves the girl, and he uses multiple ways to show her this. He compliments her on the way she looks, moves, and dances. He also takes her to his place where they can slow down and enjoy a cozy atmosphere. Later in the song, he even asks her to marry him with the lines, “This ring here represents my heart. But there’s just one thing I need from you (say ‘I do’).”
The lyrics send a message of love, persistence, and devotion, urging lovers to hold on to each other regardless of any trials they may encounter along the way. It also highlights the importance of communication in any relationship, and how talking things out can help to maintain a healthy, loving relationship. The song’s lyrics combined with Justin Timberlake's soulful and emotive voice make this song a powerful anthem for any couple in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I'm tired of arguing girl
Hey, hey, hey
I'm tired of arguing girl
My love, uh huh, my love, hey
I'm expressing my love for you
My love, hey, my love, hey
I'm expressing my love for you
My love, hey, my love
I'm expressing my love for you
My love
I'm expressing my love for you
I love the way you're standing
I find the way you're standing attractive
Lips look so sweet, like cotton candy (my love)
I find your lips very attractive
That don't mean you gotta stop dancing
You don't have to stop dancing just because I'm admiring you
'Cause the way that you move is so demanding (my love)
Your movements are captivating
Let's put it on cruise control
Let's slow things down and enjoy the moment
Let me take you to the crib, let me ease your soul (my love)
Let me take you to a comfortable place and make you feel at ease
I'm gonna take it really nice and slow
I want to take things slow and enjoy each other's company
But first let me, let me, let me talk to her
Let me get to know you better first
Walk into my great place, cozy
Come into my comfortable and welcoming home
I'm glad you came, let's make a toast (my love)
I'm happy you're here and want to celebrate it with you
Let me make an indecent proposal
Let me suggest something naughty
Let me take you to the back and do what we're suppose to (my love)
Let's go to a private place and be intimate
Let's take a trip to Dubai
I want to take you to a luxurious destination
You can be the investigator, I'm your private I (my love)
You can explore and discover, while I will protect you
You know I want a piece of that pie
I find you very attractive and desirable
Ain't another woman that can take your spot my-
You are special and irreplaceable
If I wrote you a symphony,
If I wrote a piece of music for you
Just to say how much you mean to me (what would you do?)
To express how much I love you
If I told you you were beautiful
If I complimented your beauty
Would you date me on the regular (tell me, would you?)
Would you become my regular companion?
Well, baby I've been around the world
I have traveled a lot
But I ain't seen myself another girl (like you)
But I haven't found anyone like you
This ring here represents my heart
This ring is a symbol of my love
But there's just one thing I need from you (say "I do")
But I need you to marry me
Because
This is why I am asking you to be with me forever
I can see us holding hands
I can picture us holding hands
Walking on the beach, our toes in the sand
Walking on the beach with our feet in the sand
I can see us on the countryside
I can picture us in a peaceful countryside
Sitting on the grass, laying side by side
Sitting and relaxing together
You could be my baby, let me make you my lady
You could be my girlfriend, let me make you my wife
Girl, you amaze me
You impress me so much
Ain't gotta do nothing crazy
You don't have to do anything wild
See, all I want you to do is be my love
All I want is for you to love me
(So don't give away) my love
Don't give my love to anyone else
(So don't give away) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
No other woman can take your place in my heart
Now, if I wrote you a love note
If I wrote you a letter expressing my love
And made you smile with every word I wrote (what would you do?)
If I made you smile with every sentence
Would that make you want to change your scene
Would that make you want to be with me
And wanna be the one on my team (tell me, would you?)
And be with me all the time
See, what's the point of waiting anymore?
Why wait any longer?
Cause girl I've never been more sure (that baby, it's you)
I've never been more sure that I want to be with you
And everything that you've been waiting for (just say "I do")
Everything you've been looking for is right here, just marry me
Yeah, because
This is why I want to be with you forever
My love (alright it's time to get it JT)
My love and dedication to you
My love (I don't know what she hesitatin' for man)
My love and dedication to you
Shorty, cool as a fan
You look and act very cool
On the move once again
You are always on the go
But she still has fans from Peru to Japan
But people around the world still admire you
Listen baby, I don't wanna ruin your plan
I don't want to interfere with your plans
But if you got a man, try to lose him if you can
If you have a boyfriend, try to leave him
'Cause your girls worldwide throw they hands up high
Your female fans around the world praise and admire you
When they wanna come kick it wit a stand up guy
When they want to be with a respectable guy
Trust me, you don't really wanna let the chance go by
You don't want to miss the opportunity
'Cause you ain't been seen wit a man so fly
Because you haven't been with someone as cool as me before
Baby France so fly, I can go fly
I am so cool that I can even fly
Private, cause I handle mine
I keep things private because I am in control
B.I. they call me candle guy(why?) simply 'cause I am on fire
They call me "candle guy" because I am successful and popular
I hate to have to cancel my vacation so you can't deny
I don't want to cancel my vacation, but I don't want to miss out on this opportunity with you
I'm patient, but I ain't gonna try
I am willing to wait, but I won't beg
You don't come, I ain't gonna die
If you don't come with me, I'll survive
Hold up, what you mean, you can't go why?
What do you mean you can't come with me?
Me and you boyfriend we ain't no tie
You and your boyfriend are not attached
You say you wanna kick it when I ain't so high
You say you want to spend time with me when I'm not busy
Well, baby it's obvious that I ain't your guy
Well, it's obvious that I am not the one for you
I ain't gon' lie, I feel your space
I understand where you're coming from
But forget your face, I swear I will
But I won't forget you
St. Bart, St. Bulla anywhere I chill
I can relax anywhere, like on St. Bart's or St. Bulla
Just bring wit me a pair, I will
Just bring a pair of shoes with me and I'm ready to go
(Love) my love
My love for you
(Love) ain't another woman that can take your spot, my love
No other woman can take your place in my heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, JUSTIN R. TIMBERLAKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@enriqueeliardo7489
Letra:
You were my sun
You were my earth
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance
And made other plans
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no
You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
For you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you sad about it?
You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone?
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn, to cry
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
You know that they say that some things are better left unsaid
And it wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it
Don't act like you don't know it
And all of these things people told me
Keep messin' with my head (messin' with my head)
Should've picked honesty
Then you may not have blown it (yeah)
You don't have to say (don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?
You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone (all alone)
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone (when you call me on the phone)
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy (I'm not like them baby)
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn (it's your turn) to cry
So cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving (4x)
You don't have to say (you don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (you can go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (come on baby, cry)
Cry me a river (I don't wanna cry no more, yeah yeah)
Cry me a river
Cry me a river, oh (3x)
Cry me a river (cry me, cry me) oh (6x)
Cry me a river (cry me, cry me)
@gabriellem7092
You were my sun
You were my earth
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance
And made other plans
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no
You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
For you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you sad about it?
You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone?
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn, to cry
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
You know that they say that some things are better left unsaid
And it wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it
Don't act like you don't know it
And all of these things people told me
Keep messin' with my head (messin' with my head)
Should've picked honesty
Then you may not have blown it (yeah)
You don't have to say (don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?
You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone (all alone)
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone (when you call me on the phone)
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy (I'm not like them baby)
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn (it's your turn) to cry
So cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be, leaving
You don't have to say (you don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (you can go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (come on baby, cry)
Cry me a river (I don't wanna cry no more, yeah yeah)
@jademoon7938
Scott Storch did some of the lyrics, the bridge and the melody on Cry Me a River, the beat and rest of production was Timbaland. Storch is not credited as a producer, which is why he never made any Justin Timberlake songs after Cry Me a River, and him and Timbaland fell out over it.
That kind of made him lose his career. Well, that and a crippling cocaine addiction that saw him lose his fortune, which is really sad.
I respect Storch and his work, but I sort of feel like amending my comment on Timberlake to include Storch would be like giving credit to Storch for D.R.E. Day because he wrote the piano riff.
Don't get me wrong, the piano riff made the song, it is among the most recognizable components of Dre's songs, up there with the vocoder on California Love.
That said, it is like 2% of the work that went into the song, while his work on Cry Me a River was more like 25% of the song. So he definitely deserves credit with Timberlake.
But to put Storch up there as, "The one who made Timberlake's beats"... Idk. That title belongs to Timbaland imo.
@mariodushi98
Is anyone just randomly watching the old songs?
@MetoNextDoor
Need more of them
@joshthompson2086
All the time older music is best this CRAP they call music now days is just junk
@allforbts4038
Me
@annejvelasquez
God they need more good songs now days and this is coming from a 12 year old😂
@travelfoodielove
Mario Dushi yup at Disneyworld and annoying all my sisters with *NSYNC AND BRITNEY throwback music hahaha
@Olhado256
Guys, if a girl cheats on you, DO NOT break into her house and watch her shower.
@nicolasderu4368
That's #GoodAdvice, right there !
@forgotaboutbre
Can I at least dance on her furniture?
@helenatn7596
Or what.. That sounds like a challenge ;)
Can us girls do it tho?