Justin Timberlake - That Girl Access

: While some find the sing-song chorus ("I'm in love with that girl / And she told me / 'Cuz she's in love with me") to be "dangerously cheesy," others find it "adorable" and a refreshing break from the "fabulously nasty" tone of his earlier hits like "Cry Me A River".

: Critics from Billboard noted how Timbaland’s production traded aggressive club beats for "creeping bass" and big-band brass, creating a sound that feels "timeless". Lyrical Theme Justin Timberlake - That Girl

Timberlake has stated that the song was inspired by the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? , centering on a "Romeo and Juliet" type of relationship that isn't fully blessed by those around them. : While some find the sing-song chorus ("I'm

The track is a mid-album shift toward a and doo-wop aesthetic. , centering on a "Romeo and Juliet" type

: The song serves as a formal introduction to Timberlake’s talented backing band, who add resonant, brassy undertones to the "Temptations-like" vocal performance.