In the CD era (2006), artists used album tracks to tell stories. Timberlake wanted a cinematic experience. The length also prevented radio overplay, though they cut a 5-minute radio edit.

This confusion is understandable. The song’s lead vocalist, Tim Myers (and later the rendition by the band OneRepublic), carries a vocal timbre that echoes the smooth, pop-R&B style that made Timberlake famous. Furthermore, the song’s production style is slick, radio-friendly, and polished—very much in the vein of Timberlake’s work on albums like FutureSex/LoveSounds .

No, but "What Goes Around... Comes Around" has a 9-minute short film directed by Samuel Bayer, starring Scarlett Johansson. The video famously depicts Timberlake seeking revenge on a cheating ex. The "apology" scene occurs in the final act.

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The confusion stems from the song's massive success as a remix by the producer for his 2007 album Shock Value . Because Timbaland and Justin Timberlake were frequent collaborators at that time on hits like "SexyBack" and "Carry Out," many listeners incorrectly assumed Timberlake was the lead singer of "Apologize". Where to Listen and Download