Round And Round
Jonell feat. Method Man Kool G Rap & Pharoahe Lyrics


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[Jonell]
Yeah-huh, yeah-huh, yeah, yeah, ohh
I try and I try to stop the forces that go round in my head and I
thought you were the one to understand
You turned my darkness towards the light
But once again you touched my hopes to pain
My soul's the same, my tears start flitting in the rain
I'm fallin' again.. fallin' again..

[Chorus: x 2]
I really don't know what you came here for
Round and around we go!
Consider your bags outside the door
Round and around we go!

[Jonell]
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 now you lied
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'll let you back in
cause youse, a, fool

[Chorus]

[Jonell]
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

To-day I made up my mind - to get away
Every-day, I sit and pray, everyday, every-day
To-day I made up my mind - to get away
Every-day, I sit and pray, everyday, every-day

[Chorus: x 2]

[Jonell]
Every-day, every (round and around we go)
To get away, 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 in-side-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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Round & Round" by Jonell featuring Method Man, Kool G. Rap, and Pharoahe Monch revolve around the theme of a failed relationship where the singer tries to stop her thoughts from running in circles about the past with her partner. She thought that her partner could understand her pain and lead her from darkness to light, but instead, he turned her hopes into pain, making her fall again. As she realizes that he played games with her and now lied, she decides to end the relationship and asks him to pack his bags and leave. The chorus "Round and around we go" refers to the vicious cycle of their relationship, which keeps repeating with no resolution.


The singer seems to be stuck in the past and struggling to move on with her life. She feels that her partner doesn't understand her and is not the right one for her. She is determined to get away and start anew, which is evident from the lines "To-day I made up my mind - to get away, Every-day, I sit and pray, every day, every-day." The repetition of "It's gonna rain" suggests that the relationship is over, and it's time for her to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah-huh, yeah-huh, yeah, yeah, ohh
Expressing agreement and excitement


I try and I try to stop the forces that go round in my head and I thought you were the one to understand
I have been struggling to control my thoughts, and I believed that you were the one who could relate to me


You turned my darkness towards the light
You helped me overcome my negative thoughts and emotions


But once again you touched my hopes to pain
However, you disappointed me again and caused me pain


My soul's the same, my tears start flitting in the rain
My inner self remains unchanged, and I can't help but cry in the rain


I'm fallin' again.. fallin' again..
I am falling back into the same negative patterns and emotions


I really don't know what you came here for
I don't understand your intentions for being here


Round and around we go!
We keep going in circles without any resolution


Consider your bags outside the door
You should leave and take your belongings with you


If you don't understand where I'm comin' from then my heart is tellin' me you're not the one
If you can't empathize with me, then my intuition tells me that we're not meant to be together


All the games you played and now you lied
You have been playing games and now you have even lied to me


You're not the one, for me no more so baby bye bye
You are no longer the right person for me, so it's time for you to leave


Pack yo' bags and get to steppin'
Gather your belongings and leave


You got to let it go you need to stop trippin'
You need to let go of your obsession and move on


I hope you don't think I'll let you back in cause youse, a, fool
Don't expect me to let you back into my life, because you are acting foolish


It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain
There will be challenging times ahead


To-day I made up my mind - to get away
I have decided to distance myself from the situation


Every-day, I sit and pray, everyday, every-day
I pray every day for guidance and strength


Every-day, every (round and around we go)
The cycle of confusion and uncertainty continues every day


To get away, away (round and around we go)
I need to escape from this cycle


Hi-Tek (round and around we go)
The music producer's name is mentioned


Round and round, round and round (round and around we go)
We keep going in circles without any progress


We go round, and, round
We continue in this cycle


We go in-side-out (round and around we go)
We become disoriented and confused


We go back, and, forth
We move back and forth without any resolution


Did you hear me?
Asking if the message was understood




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, SHANNON SHOWES, TONY COTTRELL

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Comments from YouTube:

DJ D1

The beat juggling and scratching on this record inspired me to be a DJ. Hip Hop I’m forever grateful! 🔥🤝🏾

719kai719

Love this .First heard it in 2001 or 2002! The beat is sick, and I especially love the remix!

James Henderson

they need to make more of these albums, soundbombing and lyrisist lounge true original hip hop. dont understand why they dont

Jonathan

Rawkus Records went out of business in 2007.

ZenDeividdo

Hell yeah; Pharoahe Monch tears that shit up

baynardrustin97

So fuking dope 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥miss the 90'to early 2000's so much !!!!

RapStarr a.k.a. Hurricane Cam 412

Classic af🔥🔥🔥🔥

Brandon Brown

Ill! I miss Rawkus Records! #realhiphop

Quest Infinity

Brandon Brown ..no dought..Rawkus was a helluva label. had so many talented artists.

Matt Charles

kool g rap kills on this remix

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