Rock Your Body

Justin Timberlake

About Rock Your Body

"Rock Your Body" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his debut studio album, Justified (2002). Timberlake co-wrote the song with its producers, The Neptunes (consisting of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams). Jive Records released the track on April 8, 2003 as the third single from Justified. Originally intended to be featured on Michael Jackson's tenth studio album Invincible (2001), Jackson rejected the song along with several other tracks, which were instead given to Timberlake for his debut album. It is an uptempo, disco groove, soul infused song containing influences from Jackson and Stevie Wonder. The song received generally positive reviews, with music critics noting it as a stand-out track, while complimenting its musical elements. "Rock Your Body" topped the Australian Singles Chart. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and became the third single from Justified to do so, following "Like I Love You" and "Cry Me a River". It also charted at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of 500,000 and 400,000 copies, respectively. 


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Don't be so quick to walk away (Dance with me)
I wanna rock your body, please stay (Dance with me)
You don't have to admit you wanna play (Dance with me)
Just let me rock you till the break of day (Dance with me)

Got time, but I don't mind
Just wanna rock you, girl
I'll have whatever you have
Come on let's give it a whirl

See, I've been watchin' you
And I like the way you move
So go 'head, girl, just do it
That ass shakin' thing you do

So you grab your girls and you grab a couple more
And you all could meet me in the middle of the floor
Said the air is thick, it's smellin' right
So you pass to the left, then you sail to the right

Don't be so quick to walk away (Dance with me)
I wanna rock your body, please stay (Dance with me)
You don't have to admit you wanna play (Dance with me)
Just let me rock you till the break of day (Dance with me)

I don't mean no harm
Just wanna rock you, girl
We could move, but we 
Let's go, let's give it a whirl

See, it appears to me
You like the way I move
I tell you what I'm gon' do
Pull you close to share my groove

So you grab your girls and you grab a couple more
And you all could meet me in the middle of the floor
Said the air is thick, it's smellin' right
So you pass to the left, then you sail to the right

Don't be so quick to walk away (Dance with me)
I wanna rock your body, please stay (Dance with me)
You don't have to admit you wanna play (Dance with me)
Just let me rock you till the break of day (Dance with me)

{Talk to me, boy} No disrespect, I don't mean no harm
{Talk to me, boy} I can't wait to have you in my arms
{Talk to me, boy} Hurry up 'cause you're takin' too long
{Talk to me, boy} Bet I'll have you naked by the end of this song

So what did you come here for {I came to dance with you}
You don't wanna hit the floor {Get some romance with you}
Been searchin' for love for evermore {I'll take a chance}
If love is here on the floor, girl

Yeah
Dance with me
Yeah
Come on, baby

Don't be so quick to walk away (Dance with me)
I wanna rock your body, please stay (Dance with me)
You don't have to admit you wanna play (Dance with me)
Just let me rock you till the break of day (Dance with me)

{Talk to me, boy} No disrespect, I don't mean no harm
{Talk to me, boy} I can't wait to have you in my arms
{Talk to me, boy} Hurry up 'cause you're takin' too long
{Talk to me, boy} Bet I'll have you naked by the end of this song

Don't be so quick to walk away (I was just thinkin' of you)
Don't be so quick to walk away (We could do somethin')
Don't be so quick to walk away (I like the way you look right now)
Don't be so quick to walk away (Come over here, baby)

Are you feelin' me
Let's do somethin'
Let's make a bet
'Cause I-I bet I'll have you naked by the end of this song

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Justin Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American actor, businessman, and singer-songwriter. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer and youngest member of the boy band 'N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman. more »

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Written by: Pharrell L Williams, Charles Edward Hugo, Justin Timberlake

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Rock Your Body" was released by Justin Timberlake on April 7, 2003, as the third single from his debut album.
Album
The song is a part of his debut album titled 'Justified'. The album was released in 2002 and marked Timberlake's transition into the pop genre from his boy band days with 'N Sync.
Songwriters
The track was co-written by Justin Timberlake, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, who also produced the song.
Music Video
The music video of "Rock Your Body" directed by Francis Lawrence features Timberlake with several dancers in a mirror-covered room, lighting effects coming from small gaps in the walls.
Charts
"Rock Your Body" achieved high chart positions worldwide including peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Grammy Nomination
The song received a 2004 Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but did not win the award.
Originally for Michael Jackson
The song was originally intended for Michael Jackson's final studio album "Invincible" but didn't make the cut. Timberlake then took the opportunity to include this in his album “Justified”.
Performance Controversy
The song is infamously known due to its performance by Timberlake and Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in 2004, which ended in a wardrobe malfunction causing national controversy.
Song Genre
"Rock Your Body" is characterized as a disco, funk, and R&B song with influences of Michael Jackson's early records.
Backup Vocals
Vanessa Marquez provided the female voice (backing vocals) in the song. However, she wasn’t credited on the album.
Gold Certification
In 2003, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies.
Critic Appreciation
The song generally received positive reviews from critics who praised the song's sound and Timberlake's vocals.
Included in Tours
“Rock Your Body” has been included in the set list of many of Timberlake’s tours, often being used as an opening number.
Song Duration
The full album version of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 27 seconds long.
Movie Appearance
The song appeared in the 2004 film “Along Came Polly” starring Jennifer Aniston and Ben Stiller.

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