Take Back the Night

Justin Timberlake

About Take Back the Night

"Take Back the Night" 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. The song was released on July 12, 2013, by RCA Records, as the lead single from The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2. "Take Back the Night" is a disco and R&B song that lyrically addresses a potential love interest. Commercially, the song reached the top-forty in most countries. The song gathered controversies with the Take Back the Night Foundation, an anti-rape organization, who expressed concerns about the similarities between the song's title and the organization's name. 


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2013
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Yeah, uh, feels good, don't it?
Listen, uh

Yeah, this was your city
You did it all and more, broke every law except for one, babe
Attraction, are you ready
I know you feel it
Pull you nearer 'til you feel it again, oh

I wanna do something right
But we can do something better
Ain't no time like tonight
And we ain't trying to save it 'til later
Stay out here living the life
Nobody cares who we are tomorrow
You got that lil' something I like
A little something I've been wanting to borrow
Tonight's the night, come on surrender
I won't lead your love astray, astray, yeah
Your love's a weapon
Give your body some direction
That's my aim
Then, we could

Take back the night
Come on, use me up until there's nothing left
Take back the night
Dizzy, spinning, sweating, you can't catch your breath
Take back the night
Ooh, don't know when the sun is rising next
Take back the night
So if the feeling's right, then raise your glass and let's

Take back the night, take back the night
They gon' try to shut us down, but I'll be damned if we gon' let them
Take back the night, take back the night
You know you gon' mess around and find out there ain't no one better
Take back the night, oh
Yeah

Rare, there's not too many
No one but you and crowded rooms, we can do anything (yeah)
Attraction can drive you crazy
The way you move, you go crazy, that's incentive for me

I wanna do something right
But we can do something better
Ain't no time like tonight
And we ain't trying to save it 'til later
Stay out here living the life
Nobody cares who we are tomorrow
You got that lil' something I like
A little something I've been wanting to borrow
Tonight the night's, come on surrender
I won't lead your love astray, astray, yeah
Your love's a weapon
Give your body some direction
That's my aim
Then, we could

Take back the night
Come on, use me up until there's nothing left
Take back the night
Dizzy, spinning, sweating, you can't catch your breath
Take back the night
Ooh, don't know when the sun is rising next
Take back the night
So if the feeling's right, raise your glass and let's

Take back the night, take back the night
They gon' try to shut us down, but I'll be damned if we gon' let them
Take back the night, take back the night
You know you gon' mess around and find out there ain't no one better
Take back the night

Break it down now,
Break break it down,
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, doo, doo, doo
Yeah, yeah, oh
And the horns say, alright
And the horns say, alright
And the horns say, alright
And the horns say
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, take it over
Yeah, yeah

Y'all ready to have a good time out there, ladies and gentlemen?
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Let your hair down baby

Take back the night
Take back the night
Take back the night
We don't know when the sun is rising next
Take back the night
The feeling's right, raise your glass and let's
Take back the night
Take back the night
But they gon' try to shut us down, I'll be damned if we gon' let them
Take back the night alright
Take back the night
You know you gon' mess around and find out there ain't no one better
And the horns say, alright
And the horns say,
And the horns say, feels good to me
And the horns say, alright
Ooh it's taking over

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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, DANIEL JONES, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, JEROME HARMON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, TIMOTHY MOSELY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Take Back the Night" was released on July 12, 2013, as the first single from the second part of Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album, "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2". The overall feedback was positive, with many critics hailing the song's catchy feeling and Timberlake's smooth performance.
Songwriting and Production
Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, and James Fauntleroy are credited as the writers of "Take Back the Night". The production work was managed by Timberlake, Timbaland, and J-Roc.
Style and Arrangement
The song is a mid-tempo disco-pop track with clear influences from Michael Jackson's Off the Wall era. Notable elements of the song include a groovy rhythm, a funky bassline, and a catchy, infectious hook.
Album Success
The album, "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2", where "Take Back the Night" appeared, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. This commercial success made Justin Timberlake the second male artist in Billboard 200 history to have two albums top the chart in the same year.
Music Video
The music video for "Take Back the Night" was filmed in several iconic locations in New York City, including Chinatown, Times Square, and at the Yankee Stadium. It was directed by Jeff Nicholas, Jonathan Craven, and Darren Craig.
Chart Performance
"Take Back the Night" reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 29. It also charted in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, and numerous European countries.
Controversy
The song stirred up some controversy as "Take Back the Night" is the name of a foundation fighting against sexual violence. The foundation said they were not asked for permission to use the name, and Timberlake responded by saying that he was unaware of the foundation when he named the song.
Live Performances
Timberlake performed "Take Back the Night" live for the first time at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. He also included the song in the setlist for his "20/20 Experience World Tour".
Song Inspiration
The song is inspired by and pays homage to the late-1970s music era, especially borrowing elements from Michael Jackson’s musical style, creating a perfect blend of pop, disco, and R&B.
Commercial Use
"Take Back the Night" was also used in a commercial for Target, promoting the exclusive edition of the "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2" album available in the store.

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