"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.
"Man of the Woods" | |
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Single by Justin Timberlake | |
from the album Man of the Woods | |
Released | February 2, 2018 |
Length | 4:03 |
Label | RCA |
Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) | The Neptunes |
Music video | |
"Man of the Woods" on YouTube |
Music video
editDirected 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]
Charts
editChart (2018) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 63 |
France (SNEP)[7] | 101 |
Germany (GfK)[8] | 80 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 100 |
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[10] | 2 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 48 |
UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 91 |
US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 73 |
References
edit- ^ Gardner, Heather (February 2, 2018). "Justin Timberlake's new music video has a major surprise cameo". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
The overall response was great, fans really seemed to enjoy the single and the simple music video.
- ^ Hines, Ree (February 2, 2018). "Justin Timberlake dances with wife Jessica Biel in his 'Man of the Woods' video". Today. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ Arcand, Rob (February 2, 2018). "Justin Timberlake Drops 'Man of the Woods' Music Video, Full Album". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods (Official Video).YouTube
- ^ "Justin Timberlake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Timberlake – Man of the Woods" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Timberlake – Man of the Woods" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Timberlake – Man of the Woods" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 12, 2018. Archived from the original on February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Timberlake – Man of the Woods". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Timberlake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2018.