Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)

Justin Timberlake

About Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)

"Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his fourth studio album, The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 (2013). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, with additional writing from James Fauntleroy.


Year:
2013
5:15
125 
#2

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Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle

Why you staying so far away?
Running men is looking on, why
Why don't you come out to play
And get closer to your animal, inside
Ready I like the gentleman that your mother love, ooh get to me
Baby you act like a lady, don't have to cover it up, things you wanna show me
Make me remember the reason why I wanted to love, please be slowly
I think you're ready to try, walk a little closer and

Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want

Show me your t-shirt, and sweat your sling
Down and dirty, you're loving me so loud
Play it breeze, but you wild as a strain
Sorry show it for the whole crowd

Ready I like the gentleman that your mother love, ooh get to me
Baby you act like a lady, don't have to cover it up, things you wanna show me
Make me remember the reason why I wanted to love, please be slowly
I think you're ready to try, walk a little closer and

Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want

Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle

Now take me to your jungle, I'm not afraid
And if you're looking for your animal, hop in my cage
Fall in a terror of height, don't talk
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want

Sound's a calm, when we become the animals that we're made in the jungle

Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, don't know, I want
Come here, come here, gimme what I don't know, I want

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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: CHRIS GODBEY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSELY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, JEROME HARMON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)" is the opening track on Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album, "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2," which was released in September 2013.
Inspiration
Timberlake described the album as the "hotter, older evil twin sister" of the first part of "The 20/20 Experience". "Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)" sets the tone for the album with its edgy beat and soulful sound.
Collaboration
The song is a collaborative effort between Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Jerome 'J-Roc' Harmon. The trio worked together on several tracks on the album.
Lyrics and meaning
"Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)" is a sexual song, filled with metaphors and innuendos. The lyrics express Timberlake’s desire for his partner and to explore unknown things in their relationship.
Music style
The track is a mix of R&B and pop, with elements of soul and neo soul. It features a complex beat, sultry vocals, and a distinctive musical structure.
Live performances
Timberlake performed "Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)" as part of his setlist for "The 20/20 Experience World Tour" which ran from 2013 to 2014.
Reception
While the song didn't chart as a single, the album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its production and Timberlake's vocals, while others felt it didn't stand out as much as other tracks on the album.
Digital Sales
Despite not being released as a single, the song has managed to sell a decent amount, benefiting from the digital age where songs don't need to be released as singles to gain sales.
Music Video
There is no official music video for this particular song.
Behind the Scenes
In various interviews, Timberlake shared that he wanted to make music that made people feel, something he accomplished in "Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)" with its emotive lyrics and passionate execution.

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