Man of the Woods (song) explained

Man of the Woods
Type:Single
Artist:Justin Timberlake
Album:Man of the Woods
Released:February 2, 2018
Label:RCA
Producer:The Neptunes

"Man of the Woods" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. It was released as the fourth and final single from his fifth studio album of the same name on February 2, 2018, alongside the album.[1] The song was produced by the Neptunes duo members Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, and it was additionally produced by Timberlake, while all three wrote it. Its music video was directed by Paul Hunter and released on the same day.

Music video

Directed by Paul Hunter, the video was released the same day as the song and album. The clip sees Timberlake making a journey across a rugged landscape. During most of the video, Timberlake is looking straight into the camera, as it is filmed from his wife Jessica Biel's perspective until the singer encounters her.[2] Eventually, he enters a log cabin, wherein he shares a ballroom dance with Biel.[3] As described by a The Hollywood Reporter editor, the video "leans into the folky, campfire imagery of the album's title."[4]

The music video on YouTube has received over 35 million views as of March 2024.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Justin Timberlake's new music video has a major surprise cameo . Gardner . Heather . February 2, 2018 . . February 2, 2018 . The overall response was great, fans really seemed to enjoy the single and the simple music video. . February 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180203021512/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/justin-timberlakes-new-music-video-major-surprise-cameo-195538259.html . live .
  2. News: Justin Timberlake dances with wife Jessica Biel in his 'Man of the Woods' video . Hines . Ree . February 2, 2018 . Today . April 8, 2018 . April 9, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043904/https://www.today.com/popculture/justin-timberlake-dances-wife-jessica-biel-his-man-woods-video-t122179 . live .
  3. Hahn . Rachel . February 2, 2018 . Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Share a Barn Dance—And a Rootsy New Look—In His New "Man of the Woods" Video . Vogue . April 8, 2018 . April 9, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043118/https://www.vogue.com/article/justin-timberlake-man-of-the-woods-music-video-jessica-biel . live .
  4. News: Justin Timberlake Drops 'Man of the Woods' Music Video, Full Album . Arcand . Rob . February 2, 2018 . The Hollywood Reporter . April 8, 2018 . April 9, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044017/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-drops-man-woods-music-video-full-album-1081208 . live .
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baj6llvgpWA Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods (Official Video)
  6. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 12, 2018. February 9, 2018. February 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182300/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4449. live.