Minutes
Madonna/Justin Timberlake/Timbaland 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 of Madonna and Justin Timberlake's song "4 Minutes" are about the urgency of time and the importance of taking action. The singers are out of time and they only have four minutes left to save the world. The repetition of the phrase "I'm outta time" emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the sense of urgency. The use of the words "freaky, freaky" suggests a wild and exciting atmosphere, perhaps signaling the need for unconventional solutions to the challenges they face.


The song's hook is its central message: "Time is waiting, we only got four minutes to save the world, no hesitating, grab a boy, grab a girl." This chorus encourages the listener to take action and to act quickly. The lyrics depict a future in which time is running out, and the only way to save the world is to seize the moment and work together.


Overall, "4 Minutes" is a call to action, urging people to take action before it's too late. The song suggests that time is precious and that we must act quickly and decisively to create a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm outta time and
I have no time left and


All I got is four minutes (freaky, freaky), four minutes aye
I only have four minutes left and I'm feeling antsy


Come on
Let's get a move on


Break down
Let's break it down


Madonna, break it
Madonna, show us how it's done


Come on boy
Let's go, guy


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


To pick up my stroll, uh
To join me and keep up with my energetic pace


Uh, well don't waste time
Don't squander any time


Give me a sign
Show me you're ready


Tell me how you wanna roll, uh, mm
Let me know how you want to proceed


I want somebody to speed it up for me
I want someone to go faster with me


Then take it down slow
But then slow down when necessary


There's enough room for both
We can find a way for both of us to fit


Well, I can handle that
I'm up for that challenge


You just gotta show me where it's at
Just guide me to what I need to do


Are you ready to go? (Are you ready to go?) (freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky come on)
Are you prepared? Let's do this


If you want it
If you want something


You already got it
You likely already have it


If you thought it
If you had an idea about it


It better be what you want, uh (freaky, freaky)
Make sure it's truly what you desire


If you feel it
If you sense it


It must be real just
It's probably genuine


Say the word and
Just tell me and


I'm a give you what you want, uh
I'll provide you what you're after


Time is waiting
We're running out of time


We only got four minutes
We only have four minutes left


To save the world
To make a significant difference


No hesitating
We can't waste any time


Grab a boy
Find a male partner


Grab a girl
Find a female partner


So keep it up, keep it up
Keep going at it, don't quit


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


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


Tick tock tick tock tick tock
Time is running out


Sometimes I think what I need
Occasionally I wonder what I require


Is a you intervention, yeah
I need you to get involved and take action as well


And you know I can (ah c'mon)
And you know I'm capable (come on)


Tell that you like it
Let me know you enjoy it


And that it's good, by the way
And that it's great, while we're at it


That you move, ooh, hey
That you can dance, ooh hey


The road to hell is paved
Making poor choices leads down a bad path


With good intentions, yeah
Even when you mean well


But if I die tonight
But if I die soon


At least I can say I did
At the very least I can say I accomplished


What I wanted to do, uh
What I set out to do


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


We only got four minutes, huh
We only have four minutes, huh


Breakdown, yeah
Let's break it down


(Tick tock tick tock tick tock)
(Time is running out)


Yeah, uh huh
Yeah, that's right


I only got four minutes, to save the world
I have only four minutes left to make a global difference




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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