Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)
Justin Timberlake
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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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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.
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InspirationTimberlake 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.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaborative effort between Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Jerome 'J-Roc' Harmon. The trio worked together on several tracks on the album.
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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.
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Music styleThe 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.
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Live performancesTimberlake 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.
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ReceptionWhile 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.
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Digital SalesDespite 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.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for this particular song.
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Behind the ScenesIn 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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