Justin Timberlake - That - Girl

: 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

: Unlike many other tracks on the album that sprawl past the seven-minute mark, "That Girl" is noted for being more focused and "concise" while still maintaining a rich, live-band feel. Justin Timberlake - That Girl

: 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

: The lyrics are characterized by a sense of "total contentedness" and adoration. : The lyrics are characterized by a sense

The track is a mid-album shift toward a and doo-wop aesthetic.

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