Timbaland vs. Timbaland

I like Justin Timberlake, like, a lot. And I like Timbaland. The highlight of my third Justin Timberlake concert was, in fact, when Timbaland showed up. But is it just me, or is Timbo's new song "The Way I Are" exactly the same song, structurally, as "SexyBack"?

The lyrics are below, but I suggest listening to these songs one right after another. They even have the same "yeahs!" in them. It's just weird.

What do you think?

The Way I Are

I ain't got no money
I aint got no car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers
But together we could be the perfect soulmates

Talk to me girl

(Oh) Baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go and touch, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks just you and me
Work it out 'til we get it right

[Chorus]
Baby if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
(I'm about to strip and I want it quick
Can you handle me the way I are?)
I don't need the G's or the car keys
Boy I like you just the way you are
Let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like, I like, I like...

SexyBack

I’m bringing sexyback
Them other boys don’t know how to act
I think you’re special what’s behind your back
So turn around and I’ll pick up the slack

Take ‘em to the bridge

Dirty babe
You see the shackles baby I’m your slave
I’ll let you whip me if I misbehave
It’s just that no one makes me feel this way.

Take ‘em to the chorus

Come here girl (go ahead be gone with it)
Come to the back (go ahead be gone with it)
VIP (go ahead be gone with it)
Drinks on me (go ahead be gone with it)
Let me see what you’re working with (go ahead be gone with it)
Look at those hips (go ahead be gone with it)
You make me smile (go ahead be gone with it)
Go ahead child (go ahead be gone with it)
And get your sexy on!