BOOMERANG
Jennings Lyfe Lyrics
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All the innocent people I done hurt in my past
Relationships, never felt the slightest bit bad
Until it happened to me
It's funny how we're so quick to laugh
When it's someone else
But then when it happens to us
The joke is never as funny as we all thought it was
And it's true that it's no fun
When the rabbits got the gun
And you're in love with the one that hurts you most
They say karma is a bitch
And I say I agree with it
Cause this whole experience has let me know
That breaking a woman's heart is like throwing a boomerang
It will come right back to you again
So remember that when it is happening to you
Don't cry when it gets hard
Because you threw a boomerang
And it came right back to you again
So remember that when it's happening to you
Used to play a lotta games with no conscious
Couple different lovers at once with no problem
Loved the way it felt to have everyone wanting me
Now I'm sitting here tryin to be strong but I'm hurting
And the sad part of it all is I deserve this
This was meant to teach me a lesson
It's working perfectly
Cause it's true that it's no fun
When the rabbits got the gun
And you're in love with the one that hurt you most
And they say karma is a bitch
And I say I agree with it
Cause this whole experience has let me know
That breaking a woman's heart is like throwing a boomerang
It will come right back to you again
So remember that when it is happening to you
Don't cry when it gets hard
Because you threw a boomerang
And it came right back to you again
So remember that when it's happening to you
Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn
And heaven won't help you hide if you break her heart
Try ya best to be honest
Try to keep every promise
Cause in the end if it doesn't work out
She won't wanna be friends
And she gone want revenge
Don't break a woman's heart, it's like throwing a boomerang
It will come right back to you again
So remember that when it is happening to you
Don't cry when it gets hard
Because you threw a boomerang
And it came right back to you again
So remember that when it's happening to you
Go all the way, go all the way...
Go all the way, go all the way...
The opening lines of Lyfe Jennings song, "Boomerang", depict the singer's reflective state as he ruminates over his past actions and the hurt he caused others, especially in his relationships. He acknowledges that he never felt any remorse for the people he hurt until it happened to him. The narrative emphasizes how people tend to laugh at others' misfortunes without realizing that they too can face the same thing they ridiculed others for. The line, "it's funny how we're so quick to laugh," highlights the emotional blindness that comes with a lack of empathy.
The song continues with the idea of karma being a real thing and that it will always come around to haunt you. The consequences of one's actions would come back to them, just as a boomerang comes back to the thrower. Lyfe then goes ahead to narrate a time in his life where he played around with multiple partners without any guilty feelings, but now realizes how much it hurt people in the end. The song speaks about the anger that comes with being hurt, and how the hurt party may want revenge.
Overall, the song is a reflection on actions and their consequences. It speaks to the importance of empathy, treating people right, and the consequences that come with not doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here thinking about
Reflecting on my past and how I've hurt innocent people without any remorse
All the innocent people I done hurt in my past
Realizing that I've caused pain to individuals who didn't deserve it
Relationships, never felt the slightest bit bad
I didn't care about my actions in past relationships
Until it happened to me
I only understood the gravity of my actions when it was done to me
It's funny how we're so quick to laugh
We tend to find humor in others' misfortunes without realizing the gravity of the situation
When it's someone else
When someone else is experiencing difficulties or pain
But then when it happens to us
When we experience difficulties or pain
The joke is never as funny as we all thought it was
The humor in the situation disappears when we experience it firsthand
Before we felt the same thing
Before we experienced difficulties or pain ourselves
And it's true that it's no fun
It's not enjoyable
When the rabbits got the gun
When the person who is usually being hunted or preyed upon is now the one in control
And you're in love with the one that hurts you most
When the person who is causing you pain is also someone you care about deeply
They say karma is a bitch
People say that negative actions will eventually result in negative consequences
And I say I agree with it
I also agree that negative actions will eventually result in negative consequences
Cause this whole experience has let me know
My personal experience has taught me
That breaking a woman's heart is like throwing a boomerang
Hurtful actions towards a woman will eventually result in negative consequences coming back to me
It will come right back to you again
The negative consequences will eventually come back around to me
So remember that when it is happening to you
I need to keep in mind that the negative consequences are a result of my own actions and decisions
Don't cry when it gets hard
I shouldn't complain or feel sorry for myself when dealing with the negative consequences of my actions
Because you threw a boomerang
Because I am experiencing negative consequences as a result of my past actions
Used to play a lotta games with no conscious
I used to play mind games with people without any concern for their feelings
Couple different lovers at once with no problem
I had multiple partners at the same time without any regard for their emotions
Loved the way it felt to have everyone wanting me
I enjoyed the attention and feeling of being desired
Now I'm sitting here tryin to be strong but I'm hurting
I am now trying to cope with the pain I caused others, which I have brought upon myself
And the sad part of it all is I deserve this
I understand that I am experiencing the negative consequences of my own actions
This was meant to teach me a lesson
I believe that my current situation is a lesson to be learned from
It's working perfectly
The lesson is being effective in changing my perspective and behavior
Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn
When a woman is angry or vengeful, she can be very powerful
And heaven won't help you hide if you break her heart
There is no escape from the negative consequences of hurting a woman
Try ya best to be honest
Always strive to be truthful and sincere
Try to keep every promise
Make a conscious effort to fulfill all commitments and promises
Cause in the end if it doesn't work out
If the relationship doesn't go as planned or ends eventually
She won't wanna be friends
The woman will not want to maintain a friendship after the relationship ends
And she gone want revenge
She may seek vengeance for the hurt she experienced
Don't break a woman's heart, it's like throwing a boomerang
Harming a woman emotionally will eventually have negative consequences return to me
Go all the way, go all the way...
Do everything with your full effort and commitment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CATHY LEE GRAVITT, ROB HAWKINS, SKIP BLACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@keyairacannon-thomas4842
Sitting here thinking about
All the innocent people I done hurt in my past
Relationships, never felt the slightest bit bad
Until it happened to me
It's funny how we're so quick to laugh
When it's someone else
But then when it happens to us
The joke is never as funny as we all thought it was
Before we felt the same thing
And it's true that it's no fun
When the rabbits got the gun
And you're in love with the one that hurts you most
They say karma is a bitch
And I say I agree with it
Cause this whole experience has let me know
That breaking a woman's heart is like throwing a boomerang
It will come right back to you again
So remember that when it is happening to you
Don't cry when it gets hard
Because you threw a boomerang
And it came right back to you again
So remember that when it's happening to you
Used to play a lotta games with no conscious
Couple different lovers at once with no problem
Loved the way it felt to have everyone wanting me
Now I'm sitting here tryin to be strong but I'm hurting
And the sad part of it all is I deserve this
This was meant to teach me a lesson
It's working perfectly
Cause it's true that it's no fun
When the rabbits got the gun
And you're in love with the one that hurt you most
And they say karma is a bitch
And I say I agree with it
Cause this whole experience has let me know
That breaking a woman's heart is like throwing a boomerang
It will come right back to you again
So remember that when it is happening to you
Don't cry when it gets hard
Because you threw a boomerang
And it came right back to you again
So remember that when it's happening to you
Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn
And heaven won't help you hide if you break her heart
Try ya best to be honest
Try to keep every promise
Cause in the end if it doesn't work out
She won't wanna be friends
And she gone want revenge
Don't break a woman's heart, it's like throwing a boomerang
It will come right back to you again
So remember that when it is happening to you
Don't cry when it gets hard
Because you threw a boomerang
And it came right back to you again
So remember that when it's happening to you
Go all the way, go all the way...
Go all the way, go all the way...
@born2reign90
I'm not even heartbroken, I just love this song!
Who's listening in 2020?
@FatemaAries
Lyfe doesn't get the recognition he should as an artist. He is the truth...
@nicsco85
I agree!!! He really doesn't!!
@its_ezheaux3255
Yep
@niichan2009
Fatema Aries WHAT THE $5CK I NEVER HEARD THIS IT GAVE ME CHILLS ..I'm so mad they do not Promote such Beautiful Music
@rashida1224
yep
@shamsurimahmud9
True that, well said
@aileenleebondoront5885
Fine ass man makes some of the best music. Tired of hearin bout materialistic bullshit. Need more soul n music these days. Lyfe knows what he's doin. LOVE this man.
@stevenspikes9753
Lyfe got a lotta haters but they cant deny his raw realness. 300 something dislikes for a song that explains the dynamics of "Wat goes around, comes around"...? Wtfe
teamLyfe all the way
@thurlluthurllu2730
Steven Spikes ur rite