Only When I Walk Away
Justin Timberlake · The 20/20 Experience (2 Of 2) [2013]
You don't stop til you go too far
What's a man like me to say?
With a bullet laying in my heart
Bridge 1
Damn, girl
We go from so hot to
So cold
What I am gonna do with all this
Is this shit insane or insane love?
I guess that's the way we play
Chorus
She loves me now, she loves me not
She loves me now, only when I walk away
She loves me now, she loves me not
She loves me now, only when I walk away
What's that, baby, what you say?
You don't wanna light up this charge
Cause I'm burning down all the way
Burning down til you're outta my mind
Bridge 2
Damn, girl
How did the sound get so
Amped up
Turned up inside this is
Damn close
Is this shit insane or insane love?
I guess that's the way we play
Chorus
You should see the look on your face
Baby, when I finish what you start
I can't hear a word you say
With a bullet laying in your heart
Bridge 3
Damn, girl
How did this shit get out of my
hands, though
I laid you to rest you said
"Hell no"
This shit's insane it's insane love
Ain't that the way we play
Chorus
Only When I Walk Away
Justin Timberlake's "Only When I Walk Away" serves as a pivotal track on his 2013 album, The 20/20 Experience (2 Of 2). Released during the height of his pop-R&B dominance, the song exemplifies his signature blend of smooth vocals and polished production. It explores themes of longing and the emotional distance created by separation, resonating with listeners who have experienced heartbreak. The recording showcases Timberlake's evolution as a songwriter and performer, solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. As a key component of his discography from that era, the track remains a defining example of his ability to craft emotionally resonant pop anthems.