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.
: 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
: The lyrics are characterized by a sense of "total contentedness" and adoration. Timberlake has stated that the song was inspired
The track is a mid-album shift toward a and doo-wop aesthetic. Justin Timberlake - That Girl