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Justin Timberlake and Madonna Lyrics


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I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye (four, four)

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye (four, four)

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye (four, four)

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye (four, four)

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye (four, four)

I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky) (four, four)

Come on, ah
Yeah, ha
Break down
Come on

Hey, uh
Come on
Madonna, break it

Come on boy
I've been waiting for somebody
To pick up my stroll, uh

Uh, well don't waste time
Give me a sign
Tell me how you wanna roll, uh, mm

I want somebody to speed it up for me
Then take it down slow
There's enough room for both

Well, I can handle that
You just gotta show me where it's at
Are you ready to go?
(Are you ready to go?) (freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky come on)

If you want it
You already got it
If you thought it
It better be what you want, uh (freaky, freaky)
If you feel it
It must be real just
Say the word and
I'm a give you what you want, uh

Time is waiting
We only got four minutes
To save the world
No hesitating
Grab a boy
Grab a girl
Time is waiting
We only got four minutes
To save the world
No hesitating
We only got four minutes, huh
Four minutes

So keep it up, keep it up
Don't be a pri- (hey), Madonna, uh
You gotta get 'em a, hop
Tick tock tick tock tick tock
That's right, keep it up, keep it up
Don't be a pri- (hey) Madonna, uh

You gotta get em' a, hop
Tick tock tick tock tick tock (freaky, freaky)
Sometimes I think what I need
Is a you intervention, yeah

And you know I can (ah c'mon)
Tell that you like it
And that it's good, by the way
That you move, ooh, hey

The road to hell is paved
With good intentions, yeah

But if I die tonight
At least I can say I did
What I wanted to do, uh
Tell me, how 'bout you?

If you want it
You already got it
If you thought it
It better be what you want (uh, c'mon)
If you feel it
It must be real just
Say the word and
I'ma give you what you want, uh

Time is waiting
We only got four minutes
To save the world
No hesitating
Grab a boy
Grab a girl
Time is waiting
We only got four minutes
To save the world
No hesitating
We only got four minutes, huh
Four minutes

So keep it up, keep it up
Don't be a pri-hey, Madonna, uh
You gotta get 'em a, hop
Tick tock tick tock tick tock
That's right, keep it up, keep it up
Don't be a pri-hey, Madonna, uh
You gotta get 'em a, hop
Tick tock tick tock tick tock

Breakdown, yeah
(Tick tock tick tock tick tock)
Yeah, uh huh




(Tick tock tick tock tick tock)
I only got four minutes, to save the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "4 Minutes" by Justin Timberlake and Madonna are a catchy call to action to seize the moment and make the most of time. The song talks about how time is running out and how one has just four minutes to seize an opportunity. This can be a metaphor for life as time is constantly running out, and one must make the most of it.


Madonna sings about wanting someone to pick up her stroll and give her a good time, while Justin Timberlake sings about someone intervening in his life. The two voices come together to sing about the urgency of saving the world in just four minutes. The lyrics also reference the idea that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but how it's better to do what you want and not have any regrets.


Overall, "4 Minutes" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages listeners to seize the day and make the most of the time they have.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm outta time and
I have run out of time and


All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye
I only have four minutes, and I am feeling anxious and excited


Come on boy
Hey, you there


I've been waiting for somebody
I have been patiently waiting for someone


To pick up my stroll, uh
To join me and walk together


Well, don't waste time
Don't delay


Give me a sign
Let me know your intentions


Tell me how you wanna roll, uh, mm
Explain to me what you have in mind


I want somebody to speed it up for me
I need someone to increase the pace


Then take it down slow
And then decrease it gradually


There's enough room for both
We can find a compromise that works for both of us


Well, I can handle that
I'm fine with that


You just gotta show me where it's at
Just lead me and show me the way


Are you ready to go?
Are you prepared to start?


(Are you ready to go?) (freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky come on)
(Are you ready to go?) (enthusiastically)


If you want it
If you desire it


You already got it
You already have it


If you thought it
If you considered it


It better be what you want, uh (freaky, freaky)
It better be what you really want


If you feel it
If you sense it


It must be real just
It must be genuine


Say the word and
Tell me what you want and


I'm a give you what you want, uh
I will give you what you want


Time is waiting
Time is running out


We only got four minutes
We only have four minutes


To save the world
To make a significant difference that could help save the world


No hesitating
Don't hesitate


Grab a boy
Find a boy


Grab a girl
Find a girl


We only got four minutes, huh
We only have four minutes, you know?


So keep it up, keep it up
Keep doing it


Don't be a pri- (hey), Madonna, uh
Don't be a prude (hey), Madonna


You gotta get 'em a, hop
You need to motivate them to dance


Tick tock tick tock tick tock
The clock is ticking


Sometimes I think what I need
At times, I wonder what I require


Is a you intervention, yeah
Is your guidance and support, yeah


And you know I can (ah c'mon)
And you know I am able to, c'mon


Tell that you like it
Express that you enjoy it


And that it's good, by the way
And that it's impressive, by the way


That you move, ooh, hey
How you dance is amazing


The road to hell is paved
The path to failure is set


With good intentions, yeah
Despite having good intentions, one can still fail


But if I die tonight
But if I were to die tonight


At least I can say I did
I can say that I provided


What I wanted to do, uh
What I wished to do, uh


Tell me, how 'bout you?
Tell me, what about you?


Breakdown, yeah
Breakdown, yeah


Sometimes I think what I need
At times, I wonder what I require


Is a you intervention, yeah
Is your guidance and support, yeah


And you know I can (ah c'mon)
And you know I am able to, c'mon


Tell that you like it
Express that you enjoy it


And that it's good, by the way
And that it's impressive, by the way


That you move, ooh, hey
How you dance is amazing


The road to hell is paved
The path to failure is set


With good intentions, yeah
Despite having good intentions, one can still fail


But if I die tonight
But if I were to die tonight


At least I can say I did
I can say that I provided


What I wanted to do, uh
What I wished to do, uh


Tell me, how 'bout you?
Tell me, what about you?


Time is waiting
Time is running out


We only got four minutes
We only have four minutes


To save the world
To make a significant difference that could help save the world


No hesitating
Don't hesitate


Grab a boy
Find a boy


Grab a girl
Find a girl


We only got four minutes, huh
We only have four minutes, you know?


Four minutes
Four minutes




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin Timberlake, Madonna Ciccone, Timothy Mosley

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@maxv6233

Omg the beat back then when every thing that timbaland touched was golden

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He literally produced this song.

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