Give It 2 Me
Timbaland (feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake) 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
Oh, yeah, boy
C'mon

I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye, eye
I'm real as it comes, if you don't know why I'm fly
I seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't got to
I'm the Wonder Woman, let me go get my rope
I'm a supermodel, and, mami, si mami
Amnesty International, got Bangkok to Montauk on lock
Love my ass, and my abs in the video called Promiscuous
My style is re-dic-dic-diculous, 'ulous, 'ulous

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 they hands
I get a half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand
Never gon' 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 a piano man
Your song gon' 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 that 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 mu-mumbling?
I don't think you came in clear
When you're sitting on the top, it's hard to hear you from way up here
Now I saw you tryna 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
Now if se-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 would 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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Give It To Me" by Timbaland ft. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake is a confident and bold anthem about the artists' successful careers and their dedication to their art. Throughout the song, Nelly Furtado boasts about her unique style while Justin Timberlake and Timbaland speak on their success in the music industry. The chorus encourages listeners to "give it to me," referencing the adoration and attention the artists believe they deserve.


Nelly Furtado's verse highlights her unapologetic approach to her career, describing herself as a "real" and "fly" woman who won't compromise herself for anyone. She also references the famous comic book character Wonder Woman, calling out anyone who tries to challenge her. Timberlake's verse is a response to anyone who dares to question his talent, boasting about his incredible success and abilities as a producer. He dismisses others who try to imitate his style, stating that they can't do it like him.


Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the artists' confidence and success, and their refusal to let anyone bring them down.


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
Unsure of what the other person wants or is searching for.


Oh, yeah, boy, come on
Encouragement to the other person to join in.


I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye, eye
Confidence in herself and willingness to assert dominance.


I'm real as it comes, if you don't know why I'm fly
Genuine personality and beauty.


I seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't that dope
Recognition of other's attempts to change, but being unimpressed.


I'm the Wonder Woman, let me go get my rope
Comical reference to Wonder Woman's lasso of truth.


I'm a supermodel and mami, si mami
Confidence in her looks and possibly Hispanic heritage.


Amnesty International, got Bangkok to Montauk on lock
Influence and power over a large range of areas.


Love my ass, and my abs in the video called Promiscuous
Pride in her physical attributes and success in music.


My style is re-dic-dic-diculous, 'ulous, 'ulous
Describing her style as ridiculous and unique.


When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up they hands
Acknowledgment of Timbaland's popularity and influence.


I get a half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand
Contrasting the value and quality of their work.


Never gon' see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
Confidence in always being in control of the situation.


I'm respected from Californ-i-a way down to Japan
Widespread respect in the entertainment industry.


I'm a real producer, and you just a piano man
Comparing her actual profession to someone who simply plays an instrument.


Your song gonna top the charts, I heard 'em, I'm not a fan
Acknowledgment of another person's success while not being personally interested.


Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Taking credit for helping other people achieve success.


Somebody need to tell 'em that they can't do it like I can
No one can do it as well as she can.


Could you speak up and stop mu-mumbling?
Asking for the other person to be more clear and articulate.


I don't think you came in clear
Not being able to understand the other person.


When you're sitting on the top, it's hard to hear you from way up here
Superiority and difficulty in hearing those below her.


Now I saw you tryna act cute on TV, just let me clear the air
Calling out someone on their behavior or persona.


We missed you on the charts last week
Noticing someone's absence or lack of success.


Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
Acknowledging and reaffirming the previous statement.


Now if se-sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
Confusion over why her success is drawing negative attention.


Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
Defense against accusations of stealing or copying ideas.


So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
Warning to others to avoid confrontation.


'Cause our run would never be over, not at least until we say
Confident in the longevity of their success.


Oh yeah, improve
Encouragement to continue getting better and improving their craft.


If, you, see, us, in, the-
Beginning of the chorus.


Wanna see you work your body
Desire for others to dance and move with them.




Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake, Nelly Kim Furtado, Timothy Clayton, Timothy Z. Mosley

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@TrapNation

I'd love to see Timbo work on a record with either of those or both!

@keithdevera7602

He's currently working an album with JT

@bernhardkrainz9143

The new album will be AWESOME!!!

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@fijianreacts6188

@Nikhil Singh I must be living under rock cos I never heard of backlash but if I did hear it I'm a JT fan I wouldn't have given two shits

@silviarom465

@Nikhil Singh what did he get backlash for?

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@whatever

Can we just go back to mid 00's

@monolithworldline

Nothing, just a comment from someone with 3m subs. Just nothing lol.




P.S Nu-Metal era from 2000-2005 was the best.

@noahmavokela

we need to go back straight from like 1985, so we could enjoy good music for a long time

@JungleRane

why
no no no

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