Come on
Hathaway Lyrics


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Verse 1
First of all you should know that
I am over you its okay
but then again I never thought
I would make it to this day
After everything we've been through
I finally know the truth
(Chorus)
What goes around, comes around
and will come back to you
And how you treat your brother man
will pay you back in full
and for every seed you will sow
I just thought that you should know
Hmmm hmmm heyyeah

Verse 2
Life aint always fair I know,
But I'm over that it's okay
With all the goodness and all the grace
could not lead me to this day
and I wish you love and life my friend
because I know in the end that

(Chorus)
What goes around, comes around
and will come back to you
And how you treat your sister friend

will pay you back in full
and for every seed that you must
I just thought that you should know

Call it what you want to
But a rose by any other name is still that flower just the same
Take anything you need to but don't make believe the
world is how you see it, No No No hey,

(Chorus)
What goes around, comes around
and will come back to you
And how you treat your fellow man
will pay you back in full
and for every seed you will sow
I just thought that you outta know

They say what's goes around comes around
yeah yeah yeah and I believe what they say
What goes around, comes around
What goes around, comes around
And they say what goes up must come down
Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around




Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around

Overall Meaning

The song "Come On" by Donny Hathaway is a message of forgiveness and the karmic law of cause and effect. The first verse reveals that the singer has moved on from a past relationship, and has come to the realization that treating others well is important because what goes around, comes around. The chorus drives this message home, emphasizing the idea that the way we treat others will come back to us, for every seed we sow.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that life can be unfair, but they are no longer dwelling on that fact. Instead, they wish their former love well, understanding that the way they treat their friends and loved ones will come back around to them. The final chorus has a more universal message; the way we treat everyone in the world will eventually come back to us, whether we call it karma or something else. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around," underscoring the idea that this is a universal truth that cannot be denied.


Overall, "Come On" is a song that emphasizes the importance of treating people well, even when others are not kind to us. The message of forgiveness and positive action is timeless, and the song remains relevant to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

First of all you should know that
I am now completely over you, and want you to know that.


I am over you it's okay
I have moved on from you and it's alright.


But then again I never thought
Although I never expected to make it this far without you.


I would make it to this day
I have come a long way since our time together.


After everything we've been through
After everything we experienced together.


I finally know the truth
I have come to understand what really happened between us.


What goes around, comes around
You will face the consequences of your actions.


And will come back to you
The universe will make sure you receive what you put out into the world.


And how you treat your brother man
The way you treat others will come back to you.


Will pay you back in full
You will get exactly what you deserve.


And for every seed you will sow
Every action you take will result in equal and opposite reaction.


I just thought that you should know
I want to give you this insight to help you understand the world we live in.


Life ain't always fair I know
I understand that sometimes life can be difficult and unfair.


But I'm over that it's okay
But I have come to terms with it and it's alright now.


With all the goodness and all the grace
Despite all the good things that have happened to me.


Could not lead me to this day
None of it has brought me to this point in life.


And I wish you love and life my friend
Even though we are no longer together, I still hope the best for you.


Because I know in the end that
I believe that ultimately, everything will work out for the best.


What goes around, comes around
You will face the consequences of your actions.


And how you treat your sister friend
The way you treat others will come back to you.


Will pay you back in full
You will get exactly what you deserve.


And for every seed that you must
Every action you take will result in equal and opposite reaction.


Call it what you want to
You can label it however you like.


But a rose by any other name is still that flower just the same
No matter how you label something, it is still what it is.


Take anything you need to but don't make believe the world is how you see it, No No No hey
You can use any justification to make your viewpoint feel right, but it doesn't mean it actually is correct.


They say what's goes around comes around
It is a common belief that you will receive back what you give out.


Yeah yeah yeah and I believe what they say
Personally, I believe that as well.


What goes around, comes around
You will face the consequences of your actions.


And they say what goes up must come down
Everything has its ups and downs, and nothing lasts forever.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
You can call it whatever you want, but the truth remains the same.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
You can label it however you like but the universal law remains constant.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
You may give it any definition you like, but the result is always the same.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
You can name it anything you like, but the principle remains unchanged.




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Comments from YouTube:

@dolarscolardonutesh5199

Just turned 40 and I listen to this as much as I humanly can. For years now. South African Roberta flack & Unc Donnie Hathaway superfan.

@jamesbondjr.85

Donny is long gone. Let's pray for Roberta Flack in her hour of need.

@jeffreycooley2032

Donny Hathaway had the most powerful, pure, and tender voice I've ever heard. Soulful, from a Heavenly place. There will never be anything like him afa

@lapedraetherly8262

Woke up with this on my spirit. It was sung by our choir at Calvary,Baptist Church in SLC when I was young. Haven't been to church in years,just goes to show what mama used to say,Bring up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he shall not depart from it. Whatever your issue be,God can fix it,but only if you take it to Him. Thank you mama.RIP Sattie T.Etherly,how can I miss you so much when you're ALWAYS with me?

@lisad9403

Good Morning! I also awoke with this in my Spirit!!! Thank the Lord DAILY for His Great Blessings & Favour❤

@GivingMyAll4JESUS

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure." Hallelujah, Lord Jesus!

@Sounzgudd

His voice, his gift. HE was a gift 😭

@theadvocate2782

The Holy Spirit brought this song back to my memory. I felt such sorrow after hearing the number of people who died from COVID-19. Over 5 million (and counting, sadly). But God will comfort and healthy our collective sorrow! Jeremiah 31:13

@sylviatintswalomtsetwene2598

Really hits me hard. Takes me back memory lane. Sorrowful but a timeless gospel song. What aa beautiful blending of voices in the duet too. I give praise to the Almighty

@rickyrobertson1851

HALLELUJAH! PRAISE GOD FOR THE GIFT OF BROTHER DONNIE AND SISTER ROBERTA. THIS SONG IS LIKE A BALM TO MY SOUL HAVING GONE THRU TRAUMA SUCH AS DIVORCE AND DEATH OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD KNOWS HOW TO COMFORT HIS CHILDREN. PRAISE GOD!

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