Leaving On A Jetplane

Justin Timberlake · Other Songs - Justin Timberlake

All my bags are packed

I'm ready to go

I'm standing here outside your door

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye



But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn'

the taxi 's waiting, he's blowing his horn,

Already I'm so lonesome I could die



chorus:

So kiss me and smile for me

tell me that you'll wait for me

hold me like you'll never let me go

I'm leaving on a jetplane,

don't know when I'll be back again,

oh babe I'd hate to go

I'd hate to go...



There 're so many times I've let you down

so many times I've played around

but now you know that they don't mean a thing



Every place I go, I'll think of you

Every song I sing, I'll sing for you

When I come back I'll wear your weddingring



So kiss me and smile for me

tell me that you'll wait for me

hold me like you'll never let me go



I'm leaving on a jetplane

don't know when I'll be back again

Oh babe, I hate to go

I hate to go...



Now the time has come to leave you

one more time, let me kiss you

close your eyes and I'll be on my way



Dream about the days to come

when I won't have to leave alone,

about the times when I don't have to say...:



repeat chorus



I'm leaving on a jetplane, I'm leaving on a jetplane,

I'm leaving on a jetplane, I', leaving on a jetplane.......(fade)

About Leaving On A Jetplane

Justin Timberlake's "Leaving On A Jetplane" stands as a defining track from his early solo career, blending R&B sensibilities with a nostalgic pop-rock aesthetic. Released during a pivotal era for the artist, the song captures the bittersweet emotion of parting ways, utilizing a melodic structure that became a staple in his discography. The recording showcases Timberlake's vocal versatility, balancing smooth delivery with the raw intensity characteristic of his work in the mid-2000s. This track resonated deeply with audiences, becoming a cultural touchstone that highlighted his transition from boy band member to a respected solo vocalist. Its enduring popularity underscores its ability to evoke feelings of departure and longing, cementing its place in the catalog of songs that defined a generation. The composition remains a testament to the artist's skill in crafting emotionally charged pop anthems that transcend specific trends to achieve lasting relevance.