Justin looked confused for a second. Then he saw Elias through the control room glass, holding that cracked mirror. Something clicked. Justin’s voice dropped an octave. He sang lines that never made the final cut:
Tim had found Elias crying in the parking lot earlier that week, holding a cracked rearview mirror from Dante’s wrecked car. Tim didn’t say “I’m sorry.” He said, “Bring that in tomorrow.” Justin Timberlake-Mirrors Radio Edit prod by Timbaland.mp3
Elias didn’t scream. He didn’t cry. He just whispered, “Hey, D.” Justin looked confused for a second