Tunnel Vision

Justin Timberlake

About Tunnel Vision

"Tunnel Vision" is a song recorded by American singer Justin Timberlake for his third studio album, The 20/20 Experience (2013). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, with additional writing by James Fauntleroy. "Tunnel Vision" was digitally released on June 14, 2013 by RCA Records as the third single from the album. It is a mid-tempo R&B song with EDM influence and instrumentation featuring Timbaland's signature ad-libs, record-scratching, heavy drums, melodic bass, orchestration and synthesizer. Its lyrics proclaim Timberlake's tunnel vision for his love interest, with several voyeuristic references. "Tunnel Vision" received generally positive reviews from music critics, most of whom praised Timbaland's production, and it was cited as The 20/20 Experience's highlight. After the album's release, the song charted in South Korea and the United States because of high digital sales. It debuted on the singles chart in South Korea at number 27, selling 6,670 digital copies in its first week. "Tunnel Vision" peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number eight on the UK R&B Singles Chart. 


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2013
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I know you like it

Don't know why, but girl, I'm feeling close to you
Maybe is this ocean view, I'm so emotional
And all these stars been dancing on my head
Too long, too long, too long
I wrote a song for you, I wanna sing to you
But every time I'm close to you
The words wanna come out, but I forget
It's so strong, it's so strong, it's so strong

Didn’t I seem like I’m catching something
That’s because it’s true
I can't deny it, I won't try it
But I think that you know
I look around and everything I see is beautiful
Cause all I see is you
And I can't deny it, and I stand by you
And I won't hide it anymore

A crowded room anywhere
A million people around all I see is you
And everything just disappears, disappears, disappears, disappears
Yeah, a million people in a crowded room
But my camera lenses only been set to zoom
And it all becomes so clear, comes so clear, becomes so clear

I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision
I only see you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision
I only see you

Now that I know the truth, what am I suppose to do?
Changing up and breaking all my rules ever since we met
I'm so gone, I'm so gone, I'm so gone
Just like the movie shoot, I'm zooming in on you
Everything is extra in the background, just fades into the set
As we ride off in the sun

Didn’t I seem like I’m catching something
That’s because it’s true
I can't deny it, I won't try it
But I think that you know
I look around and everything I see is beautiful
Cause all I see is you
And I can't deny it, and I stand by you
And I won't hide it anymore

A crowded room anywhere
A million people around all I see is you
And everything just disappears, disappears, disappears, disappears
Yeah, a million people in a crowded room
But my camera lenses only been set to zoom
And it all becomes so clear, comes so clear, becomes so clear

I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision
I only see you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision
I only see you

Zoom, zoom, zoom
Zoom, zoom, zoom
In on you, in, in on you
I only see you
Zoom, zoom, zoom
Zoom, zoom, zoom
In on you, in, in on you
I only see you!

I know you like it

A crowded room anywhere
A million people around all I see is you
And everything just disappears, disappears, disappears, disappears
Yeah, a million people in a crowded room
But my camera lenses only been set to zoom
And it all becomes so clear, comes so clear, becomes so clear

I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision
I only see you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision for you
I got, I got that tunnel vision for you
I got that tunnel vision
I only see you

I know you like it

I only see you

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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, GARLAND 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

Release and Chart Success
"Tunnel Vision" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake, from his third studio album, The 20/20 Experience (2013). Although the song wasn't released as a single, it managed to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Composition
The song, which is about being obsessively in love, falls under the genres of pop and R&B. It is characterized by a futuristic beat, licentious lyrics, and Timberlake's falsetto voice.
Music Video Controversy
The song's music video, directed by Jonathan Craven, Simon McLoughlin, and Jeff Nicholas, was criticised due to its explicit content. The explicit version demonstrates a significant number of naked females, prompting a short-term ban from YouTube.
Collaborations
The song was co-written and co-produced by Justin Timberlake, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, which marked their numerous successful collaboration in Timberlake's music career.
Critical Reception
Critics offered mixed reviews for the track. While some praised its sound and provocative lyrics, others thought it was over-indulgent and lacked originality as it sounded quite similar to Justin's previous songs.
Live Performances
Justin Timberlake has included "Tunnel Vision" in the setlist for his "The 20/20 Experience World Tour" (2013–2015), and fans frequently acclaim these performances.
Digital Download Sales
Despite not being officially released as a single, "Tunnel Vision" generated significant digital sales. These downloads were enough to propel the song onto the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 29.
Song Length
"Tunnel Vision" is one of the longest tracks on "The 20/20 Experience" album, clocking in at over six minutes. This extended runtime follows a trend set on the album, with most of the songs exceeding the six-minute mark.
Artwork Controversy
The cover artwork for the single also stoked controversy. It featured a woman's silhouette against a bright light, which many thought was too sexually explicit.
Radio Play
In 2013, the song made it to the rotation of several radio stations despite not being officially promoted as a single, which is a testament to its popularity among listeners.

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