Round & Round
Jonell & Method Man Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, oh
I was gutter when ya met me, gutter when ya left me
Gutter when ya came back, face it nothin' can change that
Not romance nor marriage counselling
You drop the ball, now I'm bouncin'
Waitin' for my baby to call, forgive it all
On some break-up-to-make-up shit, givin' me draws
I adore mi amor, but every time she choose to go to war
I'm lookin' at the front door
You could keep the negative's mind, please, I get the picture
But the emotional sounds was different when I first split you
Claim I brought pain to the thing like King Kong
Like villains in the Western flicks, that I was well hung (c'mon)
Who put you up on Talib Kweli and the Village of Slum?
Read the book of Psalms to get the miles, sing some (come on, come on now)
And you actin' like you don't know what I came here for
It's wrong to put our spirits you drove at the front door
Affectionate smiles, so you could front more (c'mon)
I should call you somethin' that walks on all fours (uh huh)
'Cause you got a fella heated for sure, love him or delete it, it's raw
Feelin' cheated when I'm out on tour
They catch a glimpse from beyond this globe, on the same note
'Cause in torrential downpours, I keep a rain coat
And a bottle of Chambord, to let the brain flow
Pray for sun after the rain and greet the rainbow
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
My soul's insane, my tears start gleaming in the rain
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
G. Rap Giacanna, I'm not the one who's prone to be dissed
So let me make this clear for you, just like stones on my wrist
Just 'cause the door closed, don't mean I'm on the phone with a chick
I'm just a cat about his B.I. And that's only get rich
Straight up politickin', so where you lay your dome and be sick
Stack cake, keep food on the plate and chrome on the six
Then we can make a little fam, just us, alone in the sticks
And I can get rid of these bricks and be gone from the strip, you know? (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
"Round and Round" by Jonell and Method Man is a song about a couple who are stuck in a cycle of making up and breaking up. The song starts with Method Man rapping about how he was "gutter" when he met his partner, and he remains that way despite her coming back to him. He then discusses how he waits for his partner to call him every time they break up, and he is willing to forgive everything that has happened between them. However, this cycle is a painful one, and he's unsure of what his partner truly wants from him.
Jonell's part of the song is about how she's tired of being in this cycle with Method Man. She realizes that he's not the one for her and decides to send his bags outside the door. She's had enough and doesn't plan to let him back in. Though she still loves him, she knows that she needs to move on, and the song ends with her trying to distance herself from this relationship.
The different parts of the song showcase how the relationship is one of conflict and how both parties are struggling with their feelings towards each other. Despite the love that exists between them, the issues between them are too significant to ignore, leading them to separate.
Line by Line Meaning
I was gutter when ya met me, gutter when ya left me
I was in a bad place when we started, and I'm still in that same bad place now that you're gone
Gutter when ya came back, face it nothin' can change that
Even when you tried to come back, things were still just as bad
Not romance nor marriage counselling
No amount of love or professional help could fix our issues
You drop the ball, now I'm bouncin'
It was your mistake, and now I'm leaving
Find me a room, burn up an ounce in
I need to be alone to smoke and relax
Waitin' for my baby to call, forgive it all
I'm waiting for my love to apologize and make things right, and when they do, I'll forgive them
On some break-up-to-make-up shit, givin' me draws
We keep breaking up and getting back together, and it's confusing but I still want to be with you
I adore mi amor, but every time she choose to go to war
I love my partner, but whenever they want to argue, it creates issues between us
I'm lookin' at the front door
I'm ready to leave and end this relationship
You could keep the negative's mind, please, I get the picture
You can keep your negative attitude to yourself, I already understand where you're coming from
Claim I brought pain to the thing like King Kong
You blame me for all of our problems
Like villains in the Western flicks, that I was well hung (c'mon)
You're comparing me to classic movie villains who use their power and size to intimidate others
Who put you up on Talib Kweli and the Village of Slum?
Who introduced you to socially conscious rap music like Talib Kweli and the group Village of Slum?
Read the book of Psalms to get the miles, sing some (come on, come on now)
You should read the book of Psalms to help you through hard times and sing along with the songs
And you actin' like you don't know what I came here for
You're pretending to not understand my intentions or goals
It's wrong to put our spirits you drove at the front door
It's not right to throw our love and connection away so easily
Affectionate smiles, so you could front more (c'mon)
You're pretending to be affectionate to impress others
I should call you somethin' that walks on all fours (uh huh)
I should call you an animal because of how you're acting
'Cause you got fella heated for sure, love him or delete it, it's raw
You've caused me a lot of stress, and I need to either love you through it or move on
Feelin' cheated when I'm out on tour
I feel like you're betraying me when I'm away on tour
They catch a glimpse from beyond this globe, on the same note
People around the world can see the issues in our relationship
Cause in torrential downpours, I keep a rain coat and a bottle of Chambord, to let the brain flow
I prepare for tough times and hard days by having a drink and staying positive
Pray for sun after the rain and greet the rainbow
I hope for times of happiness after the hard times and appreciate the good moments when they come
If you don't understand where I'm comin' from
If you can't see how I feel about this situation
Then my heart is tellin' me you're not the one
My intuition is telling me that we're not meant to be together
All the games you played and I realized
I recognized all the manipulative things you've done
You're not the one for me no more so baby bye-bye
I'm done with this relationship, so goodbye
Pack yo' bags and get to steppin'
It's time for you to leave
You got to let it go, you need to stop trippin'
You need to move on and stop dwelling on our failed relationship
I hope you don't think I'ma let you back in
I won't be letting you back into my life
'Cause you's a fool
You're foolish if you think things will go back to the way they were
Today I made up my mind to get away
Today, I've decided to leave and get out of this situation
Every day, I sit and pray, every day, every day
Every day, I pray for things to get better and for guidance on what to do
To get away
To escape and find a better situation for myself
Every day
Every day, I'm trying to find a way to improve my situation
Round and around we go
We keep going in circles with our relationship, never making any progress
I'm sending your bags outside the door
I'm kicking you out of my life and out of my home
Round and around we go
We're still stuck in this confusing and damaging cycle
Today I'm gonna take a little time
Today, I'm going to take a break and focus on myself
To get away
To escape from the drama and negativity in my life
Every day, I sit and pray
Every day, I turn to prayer and meditation to help me find peace and happiness
Every day
Every day, I'm trying to improve my situation and become a better person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tony Cottrell, Shannon Showes, Clifford Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I was gutter when you met me
Gutter when you left me
Gutter when you came back
Face it, nothing can change that
Not romance nor marriage counselin
You dropped the ball now Im bouncin
Find me a room burn up an ounce in
Waitin for my baby to call
Forgive it all
On some break up to make-up s***t
Givin me draws
I adore mi amore
But everytime she choose to go to war
Im lookin at the front door -TICAL
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@michaelcole4311
This my jams from way back. Throwback Friday. Who still listening 👂 to this 2023 ? I am definitely am.
@cynthiaspering542
Just read a butt load of comments and thought I'd add... 52 yo female from Philly and this is one of my favorite songs to bump to in my Civic on my way home from anywhere! Windows done, blue tooth connected to my playlist while the bass thumps... Nothing can compare to the music we once knew. The younger people at work say oh yeah my mom's listen to them oldies... Lol
@jeromejones2686
This song will never get old. Miss my childhood.
@pollicollopy5850
Same babe ❤
@mjsisters8
This song will never get old for me. Playing it like it just came out
@lukebrennan9584
Same!!
@robd5713
This song just randomly popped in my head at 1:30 am a few weeks before summer…love it.
@alyssachanel96
Me too 😂
@pollicollopy5850
Same lol x
@GOLDENskinWAVYhairJAMAICAN
"I Really Don't Know What You Came Here For... Round And Round We Go.."
Still Banging in 2020!