Round and Round
DJ Hi-Tek/Jonell Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, oh
I try and I try to stop the
Forces that go 'round in my head and I
Thought you were the one to understand me
You turned my dark skies to light
But once again you touched my hopes to find
Falling again, falling again
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
If you don't understand where I'm comin' from
Then my heart is tellin' me you're not the one
All the games you played and I realized
You're not the one for me no more so baby bye-bye
Pack yo' bags and get to steppin'
You got to let it go, you need to stop trippin'
I hope you don't think I'ma let you back in
'Cause you's a fool
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain (it's gonna rain)
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain (hey)
Today I made up my mind to get away
Every day, I sit and pray, every day, every day
Today I made up my mind to get away
Every day, I sit and pray, every day, every day
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
I really don't know what you came here for (today I'm gonna take a little time)
Round and around we go (to get away)
I'm sending your bags outside the door (every day, I sit and pray)
Round and around we go (every day)
Every day
Round and around we go
To get away
Round and around we go
Hi-Tek (round and around we go)
Round and round, round and round (round and around we go)
We go round and round
We go inside out (round and around we go)
We go back and forth
We go round and round (round and around we go)
Did you hear me?
The song "Round and Round" by DJ Hi-Tek featuring Jonell is about a failed relationship where one person tries to hold onto the other while the other continues to play games and not take things seriously. The lyrics suggest that despite the singer's efforts to understand and be with their partner, they are ultimately left feeling hurt and betrayed. The repeated line "round and around we go" symbolizes the cycle of their relationship, going through the same pattern of trying to make it work, fighting, breaking up, and getting back together again.
The first verse talks about the singer's struggle with their own thoughts and emotions, trying to stop the forces in their head that are causing them pain. They turn to their partner, believing that they will bring light into their life, but in the end, their partner disappoints them once again. The chorus repeats the idea that they don't understand why their partner keeps coming back if they're not willing to commit, and that it's time for them to leave. The bridge ("It's gonna rain...") suggests that the singer is ready to move on and start anew.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the complexities and difficulties of relationships, especially when one person is not willing to be honest or put in the effort to make things work.
Line by Line Meaning
I try and I try to stop the
Forces that go 'round in my head and I
Despite my best efforts, the negative thoughts and emotions in my mind persist
Thought you were the one to understand me
You turned my dark skies to light
But once again you touched my hopes to find
My soul's insane, my tears start gleaming in the rain
Falling again, falling again
I believed you had the ability to lift me out of darkness, but now I see how wrong I was. My emotions are out of control and I'm falling apart again
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go
I'm sending your bags outside the door
Round and around we go
I can't figure out why you're here and why we keep going in circles. But I'm done with this cycle and I'm kicking you out
If you don't understand where I'm comin' from
Then my heart is tellin' me you're not the one
All the games you played and I realized
You're not the one for me no more so baby bye-bye
Pack yo' bags and get to steppin'
You got to let it go, you need to stop trippin'
I hope you don't think I'ma let you back in
'Cause you's a fool
If you can't empathize with my situation, then you're not the right person for me. After all the manipulation and drama, I see that I have to say goodbye to you. So get out and don't bother coming back
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain (it's gonna rain)
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain
It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain (hey)
There's a storm coming, symbolizing the turbulence in emotions and relationships
Today I made up my mind to get away
Every day, I sit and pray, every day, every day
I've finally decided to distance myself from this situation. Every day, I turn to prayer for strength and guidance
Hi-Tek (round and around we go)
Round and round, round and round (round and around we go)
We go round and round
We go inside out (round and around we go)
We go back and forth
We go round and round (round and around we go)
Did you hear me?
The DJ, Hi-Tek, offers his commentary on the repetitive and cyclical nature of the relationship, highlighting how it goes both inside-out and back-and-forth. He poses the question to the listener, asking if they can relate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tony Cottrell, Shannon Showes, Clifford Smith
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