Five Hundred Miles

Justin Timberlake · Other Songs - Justin Timberlake

If you missed the train I'm on

You will know that I am gone

You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles



A hundred miles, a hundred miles,

A hundred miles, a hundred miles

You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles



Lord, I'm one, Lord, I'm two,

Lord, I'm three, Lord, I'm four

Lord, I'm five hundred miles away from home



Away from home, away from home,

Away from home, away from home

Lord, I'm five hundred miles away from home



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Not a shirt on my back

Not a penny to my name

Lord, I can't go back home this ole way



This ole way, this ole way,

This ole way, this ole way,

Lord, I can't go back home this this ole way



If you missed the train I'm on

You will know that I am gone

You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles



A hundred miles, a hundred miles,

A hundred miles, a hundred miles,

You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles

You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles

You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles

Five Hundred Miles - Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake's cover of "Five Hundred Miles" stands as a defining moment in his early solo career, blending his signature R&B sensibilities with the song's classic folk-rock roots. Released during his transition from boy band fame to a solo artist, the track showcases his vocal maturity and ability to reinterpret timeless material. The recording captures a polished, contemporary production style that contrasts with the song's traditional melody, highlighting Timberlake's versatility as a performer. It serves as a testament to his early work, demonstrating his commitment to musical depth beyond pop conventions and establishing a foundation for his subsequent discography.