"Drink You Away" is a song recorded by American singer and 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 sent to US POP radio stations on November 23, 2015 as the fourth and final single from the album. Musically, it was defined by critics as a multi-genre song including classic rock, country pop, gospel blues and Memphis soul. Lyrically, on the track, Timberlake compares love to alcoholism while making references to several alcoholic brands including Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam. As of May 2016, the song has sold over 600,000 copies in the US."Drink You Away" received generally positive response from contemporary critics, with some of them labeling the song as a highlight and one of the most impressive moments on the album. Timberlake performed the song at the 2013 American Music Awards and it was part of the set list of The 20/20 Experience World Tour (2013–15). In November 2015, the singer together with Chris Stapleton gave a rendition of track at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards; following it, "Drink You Away" sold 76,000 digital copies and debuted at number five on the US Hot Digital Songs chart. It also peaked at number 85 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. more »
Year: 2013 5:31 123 Views Playlists: #1Bitter sweet thing Could this be a dream Or just the same nightmare that keeps me awake? Feel it in my brain A tall shot of pain Pour a little OUT now for the love that we've made I feel it in the morning You’re still here in the morning I see you but you're gone Telephone a doctor: I’m not okay The bottom of the bottle To fill this empty heart up A thousand proof Don’t change the truth I dive in but I can’t I can’t drink you away I’ve tried Jack, I’ve tried Jim, I’ve tried all of their friends But I can’t drink you away All these rocks I can’t swim Out of this skin I'm living in Say Now tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break, oh? Tell me, baby, oh, yeah, now don't they make a medicine for heart break? Got a pounding on my brain So I drowned it away When the sun comes up tomorrow you can find me doing the same 'Cause I just can’t forget The way we turned out this bad/bed And now the only thing that sleeps here is a ghost of you instead And then I feel it in the morning You’re still here in the morning I see you but you're gone Telephone a doctor: I’m not okay Bottom of the bottle To fill this empty heart up A thousand proof Don’t change the truth I dive in but I can’t I can’t drink you away I’ve tried Jack, I’ve tried Jim, I’ve tried all of their friends But I can’t drink you away (no, I can't) All these rocks I can’t swim Out of this skin I'm living in Say Tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break? Oh, tell me, baby, one time, come on, don't they make a medicine for heart break? Break it down I can’t drink you No, I can’t drink you away, away I can’t drink you I can’t drink you away, away I can’t drink you I can’t drink you away, away Oh, I can’t drink you No, I can’t drink you away, away I can’t drink you away I’ve tried Jack, I’ve tried Jim, I’ve tried all of their friends But I can’t drink you away All these rocks I can’t swim Out of this skin I'm living in Say So tell me, baby, don't they make a medicine for heart break (don't they, don't they, tell me, baby)? Oh, tell me baby, one time, don't they make a medicine for heart break, yeah? Tell me, baby, can't they make a medicine for my heart break, heart break? Tell me, baby, yeah, can't they make a medicine for my heart break? 'Cause I can't drink you away I’ve tried Jack, I’ve tried Jim, I’ve tried all of their friends I can’t drink you away All these rocks I can’t swim Out of this skin I'm living in
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 »
Written by: Chris Godbey, Justin Timberlake, Timothy Mosely, Garland Mosely, James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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"Drink You Away" is sung by Justin Timberlake, an award-winning American singer-songwriter, actor, and record producer.
The song forms part of Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album, ‘The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2,’ which was released in 2013.
It is perceived as a departure from Timberlake's usual pop style, incorporating elements of blues, soul, and country genres.
This song is about heartbreak and the futile attempts to drown memories in alcohol, addressing the emotional anguish and pain of a broken relationship.
Despite its apparent departure from Timberlake’s signature sound, "Drink You Away" successfully reached the 91st position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
In 2015, two years after its initial debut, the song became Justin Timberlake's first to be sent to country radio stations, signifying a potential shift towards the genre.
Timberlake's live performance of "Drink You Away" at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards, where he was accompanied by Chris Stapleton, was immensely appreciated.
"Drink You Away" didn't have its own music video until late in 2015 despite being part of the 2013 album.
The song showcases a wide range of instruments including a horn section, guitars, and heavy percussion, adding to the song's well-rounded and full-bodied sound.
