What Goes Around
. Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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You know I gave you the world
You had me in the palm of your hand
So why your love went away
I just can't seem to understand
Thought it was me and you babe
Me and you until the end
But I guess I was wrong
Don't want to think about it
Don't want to talk about it
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it
Feeling the blues about it
I just can't do without ya
Tell me is this fair?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should've known better when you came around
That you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
That's okay baby 'cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
Now girl, I remember everything that you claimed
You said that you were moving on now
And maybe I should do the same
Funny thing about that is
I was ready to give you my name
Thought it was me and you, babe
And now, it's all just a shame
And I guess I was wrong
Don't want to think about it
Don't want to talk about it
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it
Feeling the blues about it
I just can't do without ya
Can you tell me is this fair?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should've known better when you came around
(Should've known better that you were gonna make me cry)
That you were going to make me cry
Now it's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
That's okay baby 'cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around comes around
Yeah
What goes around comes around
You should know that
What goes around comes around
Yeah
What goes around comes around
You should know that
Don't want to think about it
(No)
Don't want to talk about it
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it
Feeling the blues about it
(Yeah)
I just can't do without ya
Tell me is this fair?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should've known better when you came around
(Should've known better that you were gonna make me cry)
That you were going to make me cry
Now it's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
But that's okay baby 'cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
The song "What Goes Around" by Justin Timberlake focuses on the theme of infidelity in a relationship, where the singer expresses his disappointment and heartbreak upon discovering that his girlfriend has cheated on him with someone else. The lyrics suggest a sense of betrayal and confusion, with the singer wondering why his girlfriend's love went away and struggling to come to terms with the end of their relationship.
The song also explores the idea that what goes around comes around, implying that the singer's ex-girlfriend will eventually face consequences for her actions. Despite his pain, the singer acknowledges that in time, his ex-girlfriend will realize the mistake she made and suffer the consequences of her infidelity.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of sadness and reflection, with the singer realizing that love can be fleeting and that people are not always as they seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, is he everything you wanted in a man?
Do you believe that he is all that you desire in a partner?
You know I gave you the world
You're aware that I provided you with everything you needed.
You had me in the palm of your hand
You held complete control over me and our relationship.
So why your love went away
So, why did your love for me fade away?
I just can't seem to understand
I can't fathom or comprehend the reason why.
Thought it was me and you babe
I believed it was just us two, love.
Me and you until the end
A commitment of staying together until the very end.
But I guess I was wrong
I was mistaken, and it's not true anymore.
Don't want to think about it
I don't want to ponder over the situation anymore.
Don't want to talk about it
I don't want to converse further about the topic.
I'm just so sick about it
I feel extremely upset and disturbed about it.
Can't believe it's ending this way
I can't accept that it's concluding this way.
Just so confused about it
I'm too perplexed and baffled by the whole thing.
Feeling the blues about it
I'm experiencing a wave of sadness and despair because of it.
I just can't do without ya
I can't live without you.
Tell me is this fair?
Is it reasonable or impartial that this happened?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how it's actually going to end between us?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Is this how we conclude our relationship?
Should've known better when you came around
I should have been aware of what was to come when you appeared in my life.
That you were gonna make me cry
That you would cause me to shed tears.
Now it's breaking my heart to watch you run around
Observing you being unfaithful is causing me severe emotional pain.
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
I'm aware that you're living in dishonesty.
That's okay baby 'cause in time you will find
It's alright, my dear, because someday you'll discover.
What goes around, goes around, goes around
The cycle of life is like a wheel that continuously revolves.
Comes all the way back around
The outcome of one's actions will eventually return to them.
What goes around comes around
Karma produces a consequence based on one's actions.
You should know that
You ought to be aware of that.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ, DWAYNE P. WIGGINS, CARL WHEELER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hey, girl, is he everything you wanted in a man?
You know I gave you the world
You had me in the palm of your hand
So why your love went away
I just can't seem to understand
Thought it was me and you, babe
Me and you until the end
But I guess I was wrong
Don't want to think about it
Don't want to talk about it
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it
Feeling the blues about it
I just can't do without ya
Tell me, is this fair?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should have known better when you came around
That you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
That's okay, baby, 'cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
Now girl, I remember everything that you claimed
You said that you were moving on now
And maybe I should do the same
Funny thing about that is
I was ready to give you my name
Thought it was me and you, babe
And now it's all just a shame
And I guess I was wrong
Don't want to think about it
Don't want to talk about it
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it
Feeling the blues about it
I just can't do without ya can you tell me, is this fair?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should have known better when you came around
Should have known better that you were gonna make me cry
And now it's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
That's ok, baby, 'cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around, yeah
What goes around comes around
Yeah
What goes around comes around
You should know that
What goes around comes around
Yeah
What goes around comes around
You should know that
Don't want to think about it
Don't want to talk about it
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it
Feeling the blues about it
I just can't do without ya
Tell me, is this fair?
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should have known better when you came around
Should have known better that you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around ('cause I know that you're living a lie)
That's ok, baby, 'cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around, yeah
Let me paint this picture for you, baby
You spend your nights alone And he never comes home
And every time you call him All you get is a busy tone
I heard you found out
That he's doing to you what you did to me
Ain't that the way it goes
You cheated, girl
My heart bleeded, girl
So it goes without saying that you left me feeling hurt
Just a classic case scenario
Tale as old as time girl, you got what you deserved
And now you want somebody To cure the lonely nights
You wish you had somebody That could come and make it right
But girl, I ain't somebody with a lot of sympathy
You'll see, see
I thought I told ya, hey
(What goes around comes back around)
I thought I told ya, hey
I thought I told ya, hey
(What goes around comes back around)
I thought I told ya, hey
See, you should have listened to me, baby
(Hey)
Because what goes around comes back around
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@JigglesBunny
Only Justin Timberlake could get away with a five and a half minute long “short version” of a song.
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Sounds like you've never heard of Prince :P
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