Pop sensation Justin Timberlake has announced the impending release of his poignant new song ‘Drown,’ marking the second single from his highly anticipated album ‘Everything I Thought It Was.’ According to People magazine, Timberlake shared a sneak peek of the song via an Instagram video, revealing acoustic verses played on the piano.
The emotionally charged lyrics delve into heartbreak and betrayal as Timberlake sings, “You showed me exactly who you are / And I should’ve believed it” and later confesses, “Now I’m in the deep end / And you let me drown / You didn’t even try to save me.” The Grammy winner shared the release date in the caption, expressing excitement for new music despite still recovering from the flu during his time in London.
The upcoming album, scheduled for release on March 15 via RCA, follows Timberlake’s lead single ‘Selfish,’ which provided a glimpse into the artist’s emotional side. The mid-tempo ballad, released in January, showcased R&B tones reminiscent of Timberlake’s earlier solo career and explored themes of intense love and envy.
In a recent interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, Timberlake discussed the forthcoming album’s honest and introspective nature, drawing inspiration from personal experiences. Reflecting on the creative process, he stated, “I was able, on some of the songs, to look back at the past and have a real, not a refracted perspective of what it was.”
Timberlake, a six-time Grammy winner, expressed confidence in ‘Everything I Thought It Was,’ declaring it as his best work to date. According to a source close to the artist, the album’s creation was driven by Timberlake’s natural inclination to return to the studio after taking a hiatus to focus on family life.
The insider revealed, “He just had this urge to create again. It was time.” Timberlake, who has been married to Jessica Biel for nearly 12 years and shares two sons with her, Silas and Phineas, found joy in recording new music, marking a significant moment in his artistic journey. With the release of ‘Drown’ imminent, fans can anticipate an emotional and introspective musical experience from one of the industry’s most celebrated artists.