Not a Bad Thing

Justin Timberlake

About Not a Bad Thing

"Not a Bad Thing" 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. It was released as the third single from the album on February 24, 2014. The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad, that makes use of an acoustic guitar throughout, with its lyrics centering on the semantic field of love. "Not a Bad Thing" received positive reviews, with several contemporary music critics. The song's music video premiered on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 20, 2014. It is a mini documentary, that follows two documentary filmmakers searching for a couple that got engaged on January 12, 2014, while heading to New York City on the Long Island Rail Road train, with the man proposing to his girlfriend to "Not a Bad Thing". The video concludes with the filmmakers being led to several false leads, with a second part of the video to follow. Timberlake performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and during The 20/20 Experience World Tour. The song reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Mainstream Top 40. 


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2013
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Said all I want from you
Is to see you tomorrow
And every tomorrow
Maybe you'll let me borrow, your heart
And is it too much to ask for every Sunday?
An while we're at it throw in every other day to start

I know people make promises all the time
Then they turn right around and break them
When someone cuts your heart open with a knife and you're bleeding
But I could be that guy to heal it over time
And I won't stop until you believe it
'Cause baby you're worth it

So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me
Cause you might f*ck around and find your dreams come true with me
Spend all your time and your money just to find out that my love was free
So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
It's not a bad thing to fall in love with me, me

Now how about I be the last voice you hear tonight?
And every other night for the rest of the nights that there are
And every morning I just wanna see you staring back at me
'Cause I know that's a good place to start

I know people make promises all the time
Then they turn right around and break them
Then someone cuts your heart open with a knife
Now you're bleeding
Don't you know that I could be that guy to heal it over time
And I won't stop until you believe it
Cause baby you're worth it

So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me
Cause you might f*ck around and find your dreams come true with me
Spend all your time and your money just find out my love was free
So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
It's not a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
Not such a bad thing to fall in love with me

No I won't fill your mind with broken promises
And wasted time
And if you fall
You'll always land right in these arms
These arms of mine

Don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me
Cause you might f*ck around and find your dreams come true with me
Spend all your time and your money just to find out that my love was free
So don't act like it's a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
It's not a bad thing to fall in love with me, me
Not such a bad thing to fall in love with me

If I had a pair of wings
I'd pick you up and fly you far away from here
And you'd put your worries upon my shoulders, my dear
Now I know I can't save you
From the troubles of the world
And this sounds like such a silly thing
But if I could I'd fly you away
On a big old pair of wings

And if I had a pair of wings
I'd pick you up and fly you far away from here
And we'd fly so high up in the sky
Where the stars are so clear
And then I could save you
From the troubles of the world
And all you'd have to pack is your heart to bring
And there we are, you and me
Flying on a big old pair of wings

We keep getting older, the world keeps getting colder
Tell me when did we lose our way?
It's so hard not to lose your mind in such crazy days
But if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'd fly away on this pair of wings with you
If I had a pair of wings
I'd scoop you up we'd fly away and disappear
Then you could put your worries upon my shoulders, my dear
And I know I can't save you
From the troubles of the world
I know this sounds like such a silly thing
But if I could I'd fly you away
On a big old pair of wings

Now if I had a pair of wings
I'd pick you up and fly you far away from here
And I could stay right by your side and keep you so near
And then I could save you form the troubles of the world
And all you'd have to pack is your heart to bring
And there we are, you and me
Flying on a big old pair of wings

We keep getting older, the world keeps getting colder
Tell me when did we lose our way?
It's so hard not to lose your mind in such crazy days
And if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'd fly away on this pair of wings with you
And if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'd fly away on this pair of wings with you
I said if I had one wish I know what I'd wish for
There's only one thing that'll do
I'd fly away on this pair of wings with 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, James Edward Fauntleroy II, Jerome Harmon, Justin R. Timberlake, Timothy Z. Mosley

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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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Not a Bad Thing" is performed by Justin Timberlake, a prominent American singer-songwriter and actor who began his career as a member of the boy band NSYNC.
Song Release
The song was initially released on February 24, 2014, as the third single from his fourth studio album, 'The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2'.
Chart Performance
"Not a Bad Thing" reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the successful songs from the album and Justin's 16th top ten solo hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Composition
The song, which is characterized as a pop and R&B tune, is written in the key of G Major and has been praised for its catchy, upbeat melody.
Music Video
An unconventional music video was released for the track, which is in the form of documentary-style footage following a couple's search for "two people who got engaged on a train in January".
Producers and Writers
"Not a Bad Thing" was written by Justin Timberlake, Timothy Mosley, Jerome Harmon, and James Fauntleroy. It was produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, and J-Roc.
Radio Edit
The song was initially almost six minutes long, but a shorter version was created for radio stations, running at around 4 minutes.
Critical Reception
Although not all critics were favorable towards the song, with some suggesting that it lacked innovation, others praised its optimistic, feel-good vibe and catchy rhythm.
Live Performances
Justin Timberlake regularly performed "Not a Bad Thing" during his 20/20 Experience World Tour, with fans often describing it as a highlight of the show.
Contribution to Music Career
The song further solidified Timberlake's reputation as a solo artist and contributed significantly to the commercial success of 'The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2' album.
Personal Significance
Some fans speculate that the song's positive and romantic lyrics could be a reflection on Timberlake's happy marriage to actress Jessica Biel.

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