What Goes Around
DJ Envy Lyrics


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G-unit haha

I dont know where you from but out here we ride
So if you scared of conflict don't come outside
Get your hands on a gun
Cause ain't no one gonna repspect you as a man if you run, dial 9-1-1
I'm hear talkin' to the street now
That's only gonna lead to bulletwounds and beatdown's, retreat clown
You still strugglin down to your last rock
G-unit is gorillas and Blackchild's the mascot
You thought you wouldn't hear my voice
I'm in the hood cause I'm hood
You in the hood cause you ain't got no choice
Your top seller gettin' sticked for his shine
Either I'm blind, or Ashanti's sideburns is thicker than mine
I'm youngest in charge with my dick in a dime
Grippin' the nine, sippin' that lime
Becardi in a party, you sorry
I'm blowin' wet green right out the safari
That'll put you in a left lean higher than a marley
And as far as Charlie, a studio hour is a waste
She look like she took a bag of flour in the face
You want street credibility instead of I'ma sting you
C'mon Ja you put a fuckin crackhead on your single

What goes up must come down, what goes around comes back around
I suggest you run when you see the pound
Or get laid the fuck out on the ground
What goes up must come down, what goes around comes back around
I suggest you run when you see the pound
Or get laid the fuck out on the ground

My cousin bringin' back them blueberry bags, I've been waiting all day
On them Shelltops that got Jam Master Jay, on 'em
I got a jeanius and kneehighs that swallows me whole
Tongue's longer than the ones on your Fila's
She's buys anything I desire, prolly cause I'm on fire
The 2003 McGwire, until I retire
My neighborhood breed ballers that slam dunk
Cross overed to crack now they can't even jump
I leave with any panties I want, the industries new face
I'm in a bitch mouth every morning like toothpaste
Place your bet, Envy pull out a few crates
I got enough 16's to battle 2 states
I'm in a spaceship, neck full of grey shit
Bigetes in the braclet, expect nothing basic
Respect and embrace it, your sketch in the basement
I'll have them try to find where the rest of your face is

The hoes know I'm lazy as hell, that's why I get the bitch to twist
Dogg, I stay around trees like Christmas gifts
Yea, you laughing and dancing 'til they stick you
And have you holdin' your chest like I'm singing the National Anthem
Have your worried bout the reprecussions after the tantrum
I'll be alone in a mansion, and it's snowing in the Hamptons
Regardless of what these fools say, I'ma be around longer than 'Cool J
Armed with a new K
So dumb in a new way, If I don't fuck Monday, I'm gone hit it Tuesday
My charm get it usually
You put a lot of years into rap, these lil' starvin' chumps
Start your career from the back of a milk carton
Your gased up from whatever he must of told ya
But everything in Army fatigues ain't a soldier
In my upbring we wore the same socks
And buckets in the living room to catch the rain drops





Dial 9-1-1, Yeah!, Young Lloyd Banks, GGgg, GGgg, GGgg, G-Unittttt, haha
I dare you to say something, haha, I dare you to say something back nigga...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DJ Envy's song "What Goes Around" depict the tough, ruthless nature of street life. The lyrics mention the need to possess a gun to be respected as a man and the consequences of not being streetwise, with references to being beaten down, top sellers getting robbed and the dangers of being caught up in conflict. The song features G-unit, who are described as gorillas with Blackchild as the mascot. The lyrics also take aim at Ja Rule, who is criticized for putting a crackhead on his single and is told to run when he sees the pound or risk getting laid out on the ground.


The song also touches on themes of success, power, and the fast life. There are references to buying expensive items and being the new face of the industry with the ability to have anything he desires. However, some lyrics suggest this comes at a cost, with mentions of drug use and chaos. The lyrics suggest that despite the risks and consequences, the singer is not afraid to step up and be heard in both his bravado and street smarts.


Line by Line Meaning

I dont know where you from but out here we ride
If you're in our area, you better be ready for conflict.


So if you scared of conflict don't come outside
Don't show your face if you can't handle the heat.


Get your hands on a gun
Protect yourself because no one will respect you if you don't stand up for yourself.


Cause ain't no one gonna repspect you as a man if you run, dial 9-1-1
Running away from conflict and calling the police won't earn you any respect.


I'm hear talkin' to the street now
I'm addressing the reality of living in the streets.


That's only gonna lead to bulletwounds and beatdown's, retreat clown
Violence will only end in pain and injury; don't be foolish and run away.


You still strugglin down to your last rock
You're still struggling financially and are desperate.


G-unit is gorillas and Blackchild's the mascot
We are a group of tough men, with Blackchild as our symbol.


You thought you wouldn't hear my voice
You didn't expect to hear from me, but here I am.


I'm in the hood cause I'm hood
I belong in this neighborhood because I'm from here.


You in the hood cause you ain't got no choice
You're here because you have no other option.


Your top seller gettin' sticked for his shine
Your best salesperson is getting robbed for their valuables.


Either I'm blind, or Ashanti's sideburns is thicker than mine
Either my eyesight is failing me or Ashanti has thicker sideburns than I do.


I'm youngest in charge with my dick in a dime
I'm the youngest and in charge, enjoying my expensive and attractive lifestyle.


Grippin' the nine, sippin' that lime
Holding my weapon and enjoying my drink.


Becardi in a party, you sorry
If you're not having fun at a party, you're missing out.


I'm blowin' wet green right out the safari
I'm smoking marijuana in the safari.


That'll put you in a left lean higher than a marley
It'll get you so high that you'll lean to the left like Bob Marley.


And as far as Charlie, a studio hour is a waste
Spending time in the studio with Charlie is pointless.


She look like she took a bag of flour in the face
She has a face that appears flour-covered.


You want street credibility instead of I'ma sting you
If you're after credibility in the streets, be prepared to pay for it.


C'mon Ja you put a fuckin crackhead on your single
Ja, you featured a drug addict in your music.


What goes up must come down, what goes around comes back around
Life operates on the principles of karma and consequences.


I suggest you run when you see the pound
I advise you to run when you see someone holding a gun.


Or get laid the fuck out on the ground
If you don't run, you'll end up on the ground, possibly unconscious.


My cousin bringin' back them blueberry bags, I've been waiting all day
My relative is returning with blueberry bags (of drugs) that I've been eagerly waiting for.


On them Shelltops that got Jam Master Jay, on 'em
I'm wearing sneakers with Jam Master Jay on them.


I got a jeanius and kneehighs that swallows me whole
I have pants and long socks that fit perfectly.


Tongue's longer than the ones on your Fila's
I have a long tongue that hangs out longer than the tongue on your Fila sneakers.


She's buys anything I desire, prolly cause I'm on fire
She buys me anything I desire, probably attracted to my success and popularity.


The 2003 McGwire, until I retire
I'm like Mark McGwire, hitting home runs with every turn until I retire.


My neighborhood breed ballers that slam dunk
People in my neighborhood are skilled and talented at basketball.


Cross overed to crack now they can't even jump
Many exceptionally talented individuals became addicted to crack and lost their skills.


I leave with any panties I want, the industries new face
I can take any woman's panties I please and am the new face of the industry.


I'm in a bitch mouth every morning like toothpaste
I'm in a woman's mouth every morning, just like toothpaste.


Place your bet, Envy pull out a few crates
Make a bet, and I'll impress by bringing out a few crates of records.


I got enough 16's to battle 2 states
I have enough verses to compete with rappers from two different states.


I'm in a spaceship, neck full of grey shit
I'm in a luxurious car, with a silver chain around my neck.


Bigetes in the braclet, expect nothing basic
There are diamonds in my bracelet, and you should expect nothing less than extravagance from me.


Respect and embrace it, your sketch in the basement
Respect and accept who I am, while you're stuck drawing in your basement.


I'll have them try to find where the rest of your face is
I'll beat you up so severely that people will have to search for the missing parts of your face.


The hoes know I'm lazy as hell, that's why I get the bitch to twist
Women know that I'm lazy, so I get them to roll my weed for me.


Dogg, I stay around trees like Christmas gifts
I'm surrounded by marijuana, just like Christmas gifts under a tree.


Yea, you laughing and dancing 'til they stick you
You may be having fun one minute, until someone pulls a weapon on you.


And have you holdin' your chest like I'm singing the National Anthem
Have you gasping for breath and clutching your chest like after singing the National Anthem.


Have your worried bout the reprecussions after the tantrum
You'll be scared of the consequences after you act out.


I'll be alone in a mansion, and it's snowing in the Hamptons
I'll be living comfortably in a big house, while it's snowing outside.


Regardless of what these fools say, I'ma be around longer than 'Cool J
Despite what others say, my career will outlast even LL Cool J.


Armed with a new K
I'm carrying a new gun, the AK-47.


So dumb in a new way, If I don't fuck Monday, I'm gone hit it Tuesday
I'm constantly changing my approach, and if I don't have sex on Monday, I'll make sure I do on Tuesday.


My charm get it usually
My charm and social skills usually get me what I want.


You put a lot of years into rap, these lil' starvin' chumps
You may have been in the rap game for years, but younger and hungrier rappers are coming up.


Start your career from the back of a milk carton
Start your career with the bare minimum, just like a milk carton.


Your gased up from whatever he must of told ya
You're hyped up from what your friend told you.


But everything in Army fatigues ain't a soldier
Just because you're wearing army camouflage doesn't mean you're a true soldier.


In my upbring we wore the same socks
In my upbringing, we all had the same clothes and lacked luxury items.


And buckets in the living room to catch the rain drops
We had buckets placed in the living room to catch rainwater that leaked from the roof.


Dial 9-1-1, Yeah!, Young Lloyd Banks, GGgg, GGgg, GGgg, G-Unittttt, haha
Dial 9-1-1, and here comes Lloyd Banks and the rest of the G-Unit group.


I dare you to say something, haha, I dare you to say something back nigga...
I'm daring anyone to say something back to me or challenge me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, ROBERT BRANDON SMITH, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, S. COLLINS, DERICK A. PROSPER

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