SexyBack – English Lyrics

• By: Justin Timberlake

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack," a groundbreaking track that redefined pop music in 2006. This song is a masterclass in blending genres, offering a unique sound that fuses R&B, electro, and rock elements. By exploring its innovative production and bold lyrics, you can gain insight into contemporary English slang and cultural confidence, making it a perfect song to connect with modern language and musical trends. Its audacious spirit and catchy phrases will not only get you moving but also deepen your understanding of English expression in popular culture.

[English]

♪ I'm bringin' sexy back (yeah) ♪

♪ Them other boys don't know how to act (yeah) ♪

♪ I think it's special, what's behind your back (yeah) ♪

♪ So turn around and I'll pick up the slack (yeah) ♪

♪ Take 'em to the bridge (that's it) ♪

♪ Dirty babe (uh-huh) ♪

♪ You see these shackles baby, I'm your slave (uh-huh) ♪

♪ I'll let you whip me, if I misbehave (uh-huh) ♪

♪ It's just that no one makes me feel this way (uh-huh) ♪

♪ Take 'em to the chorus ♪

♪ Come here girl (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Come to the back (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ VIP (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Drinks on me (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Let me see what you're twerking with ♪

♪ (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Look at those hips (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ You make me smile (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Go 'head child (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ And, get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on ♪

♪ I'm bringin' sexy back (yeah) ♪

♪ Them other (censored) don't know how to act (yeah) ♪

♪ Come let me make up for the things you lack (yeah) ♪

♪ 'Cause you're burning up, I gotta get it fast (yeah) ♪

♪ Take 'em to the bridge (that's it) ♪

♪ Dirty babe (uh-huh) ♪

♪ You see these shackles baby, I'm your slave (uh-huh) ♪

♪ I'll let you whip me, if I misbehave (uh-huh) ♪

♪ It's just that no one makes me feel this way (uh-huh) ♪

♪ Take 'em to the chorus ♪

♪ Come here girl (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Come to the back (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ VIP (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Drinks on me (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Let me see what you're twerking with ♪

♪ (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Look at those hips (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ You make me smile (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Go 'head child (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ And, get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on ♪

♪ You ready? ♪

♪ You ready? ♪

♪ You ready? ♪

♪ (Uh) yes ♪

♪ I'm bringin' sexy back (yeah) ♪

♪ You mother(censored) watch how I attack (yeah) ♪

♪ If that's your girl, better watch your back (yeah) ♪

♪ 'Cause she'll burn it up for me, and that's a fact (yeah) ♪

♪ Take 'em to the chorus ♪

♪ Come here girl (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Come to the back (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ VIP (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Drinks on me (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Let me see what you're twerking with ♪

♪ (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Look at those hips (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ You make me smile (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Go 'head child (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ And, get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on (go 'head be gone with it) ♪

♪ Get your sexy on ♪

♪ You ready? Yes ♪

♪ You ready? Yes ♪

♪ Yes ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive or exciting
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips noun - a return to a previous position or state (as in 'bringing sexy back')
act /ækt/ A1	verb - to behave in a particular way
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A2	adjective - better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
slack /slæk/ B2	noun - a lack of tension or stiffness; a period of little activity or demand (often in 'pick up the slack')
dirty /ˈdɜːrti/ A2	adjective - not clean; soiled
babe /beɪb/ A2	noun - an attractive young woman; a term of endearment
shackles /ˈʃækəlz/ C1	noun - a pair of fetters connected by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together
slave /sleɪv/ B1	noun - a person who is owned by someone else and has to work for them without pay
whip /wɪp/ B1	verb - to strike or beat (a person or animal) with a whip or similar instrument noun - a strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for striking animals or people
misbehave /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/ B1	verb - (of a person or animal) behave badly
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
chorus /ˈkɔːrəs/ A2	noun - the part of a song that is repeated several times
VIP /ˌviː aɪ ˈpiː/ B1	noun - a very important person; a person accorded special privileges because of their status or importance
twerking /ˈtwɜːrkɪŋ/ C1	verb - dancing in a sexually provocative manner, involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance
hips /hɪps/ A2	noun - the projection of the pelvis and upper thigh bone on each side of the body
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression noun - a pleased, kind, or amused facial expression
lack /læk/ B1	verb - to be without or deficient in
burn /bɜːrn/ B1	verb - (of a fire or flame) produce heat or light; (of a person or thing) be consumed or damaged by fire or heat verb - (informal) to feel very hot or passionate (as in 'burning up')
attack /əˈtæk/ B1	verb - to take aggressive action against (a place or enemy) with weapons or armed forces; to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly noun - an act of attacking

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm bringin' sexy back (yeah)

  ➔ Present continuous (Progressive)

  ➔ The phrase ""I'm bringin'"" uses the present continuous to show an action happening now.

• You make me smile (go 'head be gone with it)

  ➔ Simple present (habitual action)

  ➔ "You "make" me smile" uses the simple present to describe a regular or repeated effect.

• I'll let you whip me, if I misbehave (uh‑huh)

  ➔ Modal verb + conditional clause (if‑clause)

  ➔ "I'll "let" you whip me" uses the modal "will" ("'ll") to express willingness, and the "if I misbehave" clause is a first‑type conditional.

• Come here girl (go 'head be gone with it)

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ "Come" is an imperative verb that gives a direct command to the listener.

• Take 'em to the bridge (that's it)

  ➔ Phrasal verb + object pronoun contraction

  ➔ "Take 'em" combines the phrasal verb "take" with the contracted object pronoun "'em" (them).

• I gotta get it fast (yeah)

  ➔ Informal modal "gotta" = have to

  ➔ "gotta" is a colloquial contraction of "have to", expressing necessity: "I "gotta" get it fast".

• If that's your girl, better watch your back (yeah)

  ➔ First‑type conditional with "had better" implied

  ➔ "If that's your girl, "better" watch your back" uses a real‑future conditional; "better" functions like "had better" giving advice.

• You ready?

  ➔ Elliptical question (subject‑verb inversion)

  ➔ The full form would be "Are you ready?"; the subject "you" is placed before the verb "ready" for a quick, informal check.

• I'm your slave (uh‑huh)

  ➔ Linking verb + predicate noun

  ➔ "I'm" (am) acts as a linking verb connecting the subject "I" with the predicate noun "your slave".