TKO

Justin Timberlake

About TKO

"TKO" 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 and a sample of Barry White's "Somebody's Gonna off the Man". The song was distributed on September 20, 2013 by RCA Records, as the second single from The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2. A remix of the track by rappers J. Cole, ASAP Rocky and Pusha T, known as the "Black Friday Remix", was also released. The lyrics use boxing metaphors to explain how somebody being knocked out feels to them when they see their ex out with another guy. "TKO" entered the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it reached number 36. The song was eventually certified Gold by Music Canada. The seven-minute official accompanying music video was released in October 2013, and stars Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough as Timberlake's love interest. 


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2013
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Kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
Kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
Kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
Lights out, TKO

Baby, everyday in training to get the gold
That’s why your body’s crazy
But you can’t run from yourself, that’s where it’s difficult
Girl I can see in your eyes that there’s something inside that made you evil
Where did you go, ’cause it just ain’t fair
Over here thinking ’bout the shit you say
Don’t know why it gets to me

It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won’t lie
Still can’t see, think I saw you with another guy
Can’t fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can’t fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?

I don’t understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest,
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
This ain’t the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO

I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
It’s just a TKO
I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
T-TKO
Out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Now, I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO

Baby, now I really know what we’re fighting for
This rematch sex is amazing
But nobody wins when if somebody’s heart is slow
'Cause when I see you move like you got something inside that made you lethal
Where did you go, ‘it just ain’t fair
Over here thinking ’bout the shit you do, don’t know what I got to lose

It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won’t lie
Still can’t see, think I saw you with another guy
Can’t fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can’t fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?

I don’t understand it
Tell me how could you be so low
Been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
This ain’t the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO

I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
It’s just a TKO
I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
T-TKO
Out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO
Now, I’m out for the count
Yeah, girl, you knock me out
With a TKO

Girl
See what you doing
See what you doing, girl?
You knock me right out
See what you do
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl
You knock me right out
Hey girl
See what you do
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl
You knock me right out
Hey girl
See what you do
See what you do
Girl, girl, girl
You knock me right out

It cuts right on my eye, yeah it hurt, won’t lie
Still can’t see, think I saw you with another guy
Can’t fight, knocked down, then I got over you
Can’t fight no more, you knock me out
What am I supposed to do?

I don’t understand it, tell me how could you be so low
You’ve been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to hit below the belt, through my chest
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe
This ain’t the girl I used to know
No, not anymore, TKO
TKO
TKO

I don’t understand it, tell me how could you be so low, TKO
You’ve been swinging after the bell and after all of the whistle blows
Tried to go below the belt, through my chest
Perfect hit to the dome, dammit babe

She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
So dammit babe
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
She kill me with the coo-coochie-coochie-coo
SO dammit babe

So I’m out for the count girl, you knock me out
It's just the TKO
So I’m out for the count girl, you knock me out
Its just the TKO
TKO

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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: BARRY WHITE, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, JEROME HARMON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSLEY

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

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"TKO" by Justin Timberlake was released as a single on September 20, 2013.
Album Inclusion
The song is from Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album, "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "TKO" peaked at number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Song Genre
The song is typically classified as pop and R&B, showcasing Timberlake's signature style.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "TKO" use boxing metaphors to describe a failing relationship.
Song Length
"TKO" is a long song by pop standards, with a running time of 7:04 minutes in the album version and 4:49 minutes in the radio edit version.
Music Video
The official music video for "TKO," released on October 29, 2013, stars actress Riley Keough as Timberlake's love interest.
Song Writing
Justin Timberlake co-wrote "TKO" with Timothy Mosley, Jerome Harmon, and James Fauntleroy.
Production Details
The song was produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon.
Critical Reviews
The song received mixed reviews from music critics, some praising its production and Timberlake's vocals while others criticized its length and lack of originality.
Remix Version
A black Friday remix of the song was released featuring J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, and Pusha T.
Certification
"TKO" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 copies.

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