Give to me
Justin Timberlake feat. Nelly Furtado & Timbaland Lyrics


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Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?
I don't know what you're looking for

I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye (eye)
I'm real as they come if you don't know why I'm fly
Seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't got to
I'm the Wonder Woman; let me go get my ropes
I'm a supermodel, and, mummy, si mummy
Amnesty International got bankrupt (I'm on top, on lock)
You love my ass, and my abs, and the video called Promiscuous
My style is meticulous

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up their hands
I get a half a mill for my beats, you get a couple grand
Never gonna see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
I'm respected from Californ-i-a way down to Japan
I'm a real producer, and you just the piano man
Your song gonna top the charts; I heard 'em; I'm not a fan
Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Somebody need to tell 'em they can't do it like I can

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Could you speak up and stop the mumbling?
I don't think you came in clear
Sitting on the top; it's hard to hear you from way up here
I saw you tryin' to act cute on TV; just let me clear the air
We missed you on the charts last week
Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
If sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
'Cause our run will never be over; not at least until we say

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me




Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Overall Meaning

In Justin Timberlake's song, Give It To Me, he raps about his success and greatness while also addressing his haters. He starts off the song with a catchy repetitive question, “is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?,” and then confronts those who doubt his abilities. He confidently proclaims himself as “real as they come” and “Wonder Woman," emphasizing his domination in the music industry as a "real producer."


Timberlake then shifts the focus to his detractors, directly calling out the piano man and reminding them of his previous accomplishments. He tells them not to hate on him just because they didn't come up with it. He recognizes that people are watching and admiring their moves while emphasizing that they are not there to hurt anyone.


Throughout the song, Timberlake's lyrics reflect his desire for fame while staying true to himself, calling out his success and greatness while not letting fame go to his head. Ultimately, with a catchy beat and clever lyrics, Give It To Me is an anthem for anyone who has succeeded and is now enjoying the spotlight.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?
Asking if something is happening or progressing.


I don't know what you're looking for
Not understanding someone's intentions.


I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye (eye)
A confident and honest demeanor.


I'm real as they come if you don't know why I'm fly
Being genuine and true to oneself.


Seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't got to
Not needing to conform to fit in or impress others.


I'm the Wonder Woman; let me go get my ropes
Feeling powerful and in control.


I'm a supermodel, and, mummy, si mummy
Confident and sexy attitude.


Amnesty International got bankrupt (I'm on top, on lock)
Being powerful and successful.


You love my ass, and my abs, and the video called Promiscuous
Being confident in one's physical appearance and success.


My style is meticulous
Being careful and detail-oriented in one's approach.


If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
Approaching social situations with positivity and friendliness.


If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
Being captivating and entertaining in public appearances.


We ain't here to hurt nobody
Not intending to cause harm or negativity.


So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Asking for what one wants or needs.


Wanna see you work your body
Encouraging others to dance or move their body.


When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up their hands
Feeling important and respected in the music industry.


I get a half a mill for my beats, you get a couple grand
Being highly successful and paid well for one's work.


Never gonna see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
Feeling secure and in control of one's career.


I'm respected from Californ-i-a way down to Japan
Being internationally recognized and admired.


I'm a real producer, and you just the piano man
Feeling superior to those who don't have the same level of expertise or success.


Your song gonna top the charts; I heard 'em; I'm not a fan
Being unimpressed and confident in one's own abilities and success.


Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Feeling responsible for the success of others in the industry.


Somebody need to tell 'em they can't do it like I can
Feeling superior and unmatched in one's abilities.


Could you speak up and stop the mumbling?
Requesting clarification or a clearer message.


I don't think you came in clear
Not understanding someone's message or motive.


Sitting on the top; it's hard to hear you from way up here
Feeling successful and superior to those below.


I saw you tryin' to act cute on TV; just let me clear the air
Calling out insincerity or fakeness in the entertainment industry.


We missed you on the charts last week
Being successful and recognized as a chart-topping artist.


Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
Feeling superior and more accomplished than others in the industry.


If sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
Feeling confident and secure in one's own sexiness and attractiveness.


Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
Feeling that others are jealous or resentful of one's success and talent.


So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
Not wanting negative or jealous energy around oneself.


'Cause our run will never be over; not at least until we say
Feeling successful and in control of one's career and future.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MM, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, NATE HILLS, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, NELLY FURTADO, TIMOTHY CLAYTON

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