Tunnel Vision
Justin Timberlake
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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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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.
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Song CompositionThe 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.
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Music Video ControversyThe 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.
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CollaborationsThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics 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.
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Live PerformancesJustin Timberlake has included "Tunnel Vision" in the setlist for his "The 20/20 Experience World Tour" (2013–2015), and fans frequently acclaim these performances.
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Digital Download SalesDespite 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.
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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.
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Artwork ControversyThe 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.
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Radio PlayIn 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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