Give to me
Timberland 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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Timberland's "Give It To Me" featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake are all about confidence and self-assuredness. The song kicks off with Nelly Furtado questioning the listener, "Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?" She then goes on to assert her worth, stating, "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." She further states that she's unapologetically herself, "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."


The song also sees Timberland chiming in, bragging about his own success as a producer and musician. He asserts, "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." He also fires back at critics, stating, "Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it."


Overall, the song encourages confidence and celebrating one's own success, while also brushing off criticisms and naysayers.


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
Uncertain about someone's intentions or desires.


Oh, yeah, boy
Statement of affirmation or agreement.


C'mon
Encouragement to take action or join in.


I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye, eye
Confident individual who isn't afraid to make direct eye contact.


I'm real as it comes, if you don't know why I'm fly
Authentic, genuine, and cool, but may not be understood by everyone.


I seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't got to
Acknowledgment of attempts to change or impress but conveying that it's unnecessary.


I'm the Wonder Woman, let me go get my rope
Reference to a powerful and empowered superhero, indicating that the artist is also strong and capable.


I'm a supermodel, and, mami, si mami
Comparing oneself to a fashion icon, someone who is admired and desired.


Amnesty International, got Bangkok to Montauk on lock
Making a difference in global issues while being knowledgeable about different parts of the world.


Love my ass, and my abs in the video called Promiscuous
Proud of her physical appearance as showcased in a previous work of art.


My style is re-dic-dic-diculous, 'ulous, 'ulous
Describing her personal style as outrageous and uniquely her own.


When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up they hands
Presence of a popular producer causes excitement and hype in the environment.


I get a half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand
Acknowledging the vast difference in income between popular producers and amateur musicians.


Never gon' see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
Confident in her status and control in the music industry.


I'm respected from Californ-I-A way down to Japan
Well-regarded and respected throughout the music industry on an international level.


I'm a real producer, and you just a piano man
Drawing a distinction between a true and skilled producer and someone who primarily plays piano.


Your song gon' top the charts, I heard 'em, I'm not a fan
Not personally interested in someone else's music but acknowledging its potential success.


Talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them their chance
Responsible for giving opportunities to other artists in the industry.


Somebody need to tell 'em that they can't do it like I can
Unique skills and abilities that cannot easily be replicated.


Could you speak up and stop mu-mumbling?
Request to speak clearly and enunciate.


I don't think you came in clear
Unclear communication or lack of transparency.


When you're sitting on the top, it's hard to hear you from way up here
Difficulty hearing or paying attention to those below oneself in power or status.


Now I saw you tryna act cute on TV, just let me clear the air
Refuting or correcting someone's actions or persona displayed in public.


We missed you on the charts last week
Noticing someone's absence from public recognition, specifically from music charts.


Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
A realization that someone was not present or successful in a particular moment or event.


Now if se-sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
If sex appeal or attractiveness hasn't gone away, why is everyone following and emulating the singer's style and persona?


Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
Resentment from others who are not as creative or successful in their approach to music or style.


So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
Awareness of envy and strife towards the artist, implying that it would be better to avoid any potential conflict.


'Cause our run would never be over, not at least until we say
Confidence in continuing to succeed, despite any potential setbacks or criticism.


If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
Presenting oneself in a polite and courteous manner in social settings.


If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
Attention and intrigue from others while performing or dancing.


We ain't here to hurt nobody
Not intending to cause any harm or trouble to others.


So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Request for attention, success, and recognition in the music industry.


Wanna see you work your body
Desire for energetic and enthusiastic performances, encouraging audience participation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Clayton, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Nate Hills, Timothy Mosley

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Comments from YouTube:

@BrotherNero777

Damn this trio was something else. Hits after Hits

@ducosales7053

i knoww they are so click and fit each other

@cristalledbetter

Same with him and Aaliyah yo😭

@sanctifymusiitwa9885

@@Cytoplasm4508 what do you mean that they fell apart?...they don't like each other now or was it an amicable split?

@robertbrown7023

If big never went 2 Cali in '97 all 3 o dem would b ft.'z on dis joint

@yamanibryant-mccray2243

Yes 🔥

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@Bix25

once this world belonged to Nelly Furtado and Timbaland .

@cassiusclayreels

"Say it right" topped the charts for weeks, didn't it? 🔥🔥

@coralineparmentierpianist

@@cassiusclayreels don't forget Promiscuous

@silviarom465

Fr they were such an amazing team

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