Jump to content

LoveStoned

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 81.27.0.38 (talk) at 18:52, 5 July 2007. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Template:CurrentSingles

"LoveStoned"
Song

"LoveStoned/I Think She Knows Interlude" (also referred to as only "LoveStoned") is a song co-written and produced by Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Danja. It is to be the fifth single in North America, and fourth single in Europe, to be released from Timberlake's second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds. Its release was confirmed on FMQB and Timberlake's official UK website.[2] It is solicited to mainstream and rhythmic radio on July 10. The single will be released in Europe during the summer. It will also be released as the fourth single in Australia in mid July.

Song information

The song, “LoveStoned” illustrates Timberlake’s hypothetical infatuation with a woman who Timberlake believes has knowledge about his infatuation for her. The lyrics refer to "flashing lights" that hit her obsequiously as Timberlake stares, enthralled by the woman’s appearance, suggesting the setting is a nightclub. The term "LoveStoned" initially gives the impression that Timberlake has a strong desire to “be with” the woman at a predominantly emotional level, however at closer inspection of the lyrics no type of emotional relationship has been established, thus suggesting a yearning of a sexual nature. There is also a three minute postlude to the song that begins with a breakdown of the original beat from "LoveStoned". It is comprised of Timberlake's beatboxing, synth beats and violins, then a simple riff on an electric guitar which starts the rest of the postlude with a slower version of "LoveStoned"'s beat with added percussion as well as piano and strings. Timberlake stated in an interview with AOL Music that the postlude was inspired by the band Interpol.

Justin has performed "LoveStoned" at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and also in 2006 at the MTV Europe Music Awards, which Timberlake also hosted. It is also played in a Verizon Communications commercial for the V CAST service, which Justin has a channel on (JT-TV). Usually the postlude is left out for time's sake but is performed in full on Justin's FutureSex/LoveShow tour. It should also be noted that "LoveStoned" was released as a teaser single (predominantly in the United States) in early September, 2006, though it is not entirely recognized as a single by the label. The official single release date was announced to be in the July of 2007, presumably due to monetary conflicts.

File:LSITSK video.JPG
The digital Timberlake in the music video.

Music video

It was reported by Manchester Evening News that shooting took place at Web Studios in Salford, England.[3] Timberlake was reported to have used 600 kilowatts of lighting power, the most the studios ever used.

The video premiered on Yahoo! Music on June 13, 2007 and on MuchMusic's MuchOnDemand on June 14, 2007. Total Request Live premiered the video on June 18 and it debuted at #9 on June 19. It was the 'Ripe Clip of the Week' in Australia on June 15 to June 21. In the Netherlands it was 'Superclip' on the MTV-owned European TV music channel TMF. The video was directed by Robert Hales.[4]

Track listing

  1. LoveStoned (Main version - explicit)
  2. LoveStoned (Don Zee Remix - extended)
  3. LoveStoned (Matrix & Futurebound remix)
  4. LoveStoned (Femi Fem & T-Money Funketeria Mix - extended)

Versions and remixes

  1. "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)" (Album version) - 7:24
  2. "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)" (Video edit) - 5:30
  3. "LoveStoned" (Radio edit) - 4:14
  4. "LoveStoned" (Don-Zee remix) - 7:05
  5. "LoveStoned" (Goldtrix remix) - 7:26
  6. "LoveStoned" (Femi Fem 12" Remix) - 7:11
  7. "LoveStoned" (Femi Fem 7" Remix) - 4:20

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Irish Singles Chart[5] 17
Netherlands Singles Chart[5] 22
Netherlands Antilles Singles Chart[6] 1
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart[5] 25
South Africa Airplay Chart[7] 29
Sweden Singles Chart 10
UK Singles Chart[5] 19
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles 5

References

  1. ^ Justin Timberlake - LoveStoned www.internetbookshop.it
  2. ^ "LoveStoned Confirmed as a future single by official UK website. LoveStoned was started to gain some airplay on the Australian radio station Nova". Jive Records. 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2007-04-18. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |accessyear=, |month=, |accessmonthday=, and |coauthors= (help); External link in |authorlink= (help)
  3. ^ "LoveStoned being shot in Great Manchester". Manchester Evening News. 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2007-05-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |accessyear=, |month=, |accessmonthday=, and |coauthors= (help); External link in |authorlink= (help)
  4. ^ "Justin Timberlake - LoveStoned/I Think She Knows". 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2007-06-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |accessyear=, |month=, |accessmonthday=, and |coauthors= (help); External link in |authorlink= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d "Justin Timberlake - LoveStoned global chart positions and trajectories". aCharts.us. Retrieved July 2 2007.
  6. ^ Netherlands Antilles Singles Chart
  7. ^ South Africa Airplay Chart
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LoveStoned&oldid=142720943"