What Goes Around...Comes Around
Justin Timberlake Lyrics


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Hey, girl, is he everything you wanted in a man?
You know I gave you the world (world)
You had me in the palm of your hand
So why your love went away

I just can't seem to understand
Thought it was me and you, babe (babe)
Me and you until the end
But I guess I was wrong (uh)

Don't want to think about it (uh)
Don't want to talk about it (uh)
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way

Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I just can't do without ya
But tell me, is this fair?

Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should have known better when you came around
That you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
But that's okay, baby, 'cause in time you will find

What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around




What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around, yeah

Now girl, I remember everything that you claimed
You said that you were moving on now (on now)
And maybe I should do the same (maybe I should do the same)
The funny thing about that is

I was ready to give you my name
Thought it was me and you, baby (baby)
And now it's all just a shame
And I guess I was wrong, yeah

Don't want to think about it (no)
Don't want to talk about it (huh)
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way

Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I just can't do without ya can you tell me, is this fair?

Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye? (Uh)
Should have known better when you came around
Should have known better that you were gonna make me cry
And now it's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
But that's ok, baby, 'cause in time you will find

What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around, yeah

What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
Yeah
What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
You should know that

What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
Yeah (yeah)
What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
You should know that

Yeah, don't want to think about it (no)
Don't want to talk about it (uh)
I'm just so sick about it
Can't believe it's ending this way

Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I just can't do without ya
Ah, tell me, is this fair?

Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye? (Oh)
Should have known better when you came around
Should have known better that you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around ('cause I know that you're living a lie)
But that's ok, baby, 'cause in time you will find

What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around, yeah (yeah babe)

Let me paint this picture for you, baby (yo, yo) (uh)

You spend your nights alone and he never comes home
And every time you call him all you get is a busy tone

I heard you found out
That he's doing to you what you did to me
Ain't that the way it goes

When you cheated, girl
My heart bleeded, girl
So it goes without saying that you left me feeling hurt
Just a classic case scenario
Tale as old as time girl, you got what you deserved

And now you want somebody to cure the lonely nights
You wish you had somebody that could come and make it right

But girl, I ain't somebody with a lot of sympathy
See, see (uh)

(What goes around comes back around)
I thought I told ya, hey (hey)
(What goes around comes back around)
I thought I told ya, hey (hey)

(What goes around comes back around)
I thought I told ya, hey (hey)
(Ha, what goes around comes back around)
I thought I told ya, hey (hey)

Take it to him
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Take it to him
See (hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
You should have listened to me, baby
Take it to him
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey) Take it to him
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
Uh
Hey girl
Because what goes around comes back around
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around Interlude" by Justin Timberlake is a nostalgic and heart-wrenching ballad about lost love. The lyrics tell the story of a man who gave his all to a woman who left him, and now he's seeing her reap what she sowed. The singer tells the girl that he gave her everything, but her love for him still went away, and he can't understand why. He tries to forget about it, but he just can't because he's so confused and hurt. It breaks his heart to see her living a lie, but he knows that eventually, what goes around comes around, and she will get what she deserves.


As the song progresses, the narrative shifts to the girl's perspective. She's alone at night, and the man she left is with another woman. She realizes that what goes around comes around, and now she's the one feeling the pain of a broken heart. She wishes she had someone to cure her lonely nights, but the man she looks to for comfort has no sympathy for her. In the end, the singer reminds her that she should have listened to him, and what goes around comes back around.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, girl, is he everything you wanted in a man?
Hello, is the new guy everything you hoped and dreamed for in a partner?


You know I gave you the world (world)
I offered you everything I could possibly give in our relationship.


You had me in the palm of your hand
I was completely devoted to you, under your control and influence.


So why your love went away
So why did you choose to stop loving me?


I just can't seem to understand
I'm struggling to comprehend the reasons for your actions.


Thought it was me and you, babe (babe)
I believed we were destined to be together, just you and me.


Me and you until the end
I thought our relationship would last forever.


But I guess I was wrong (uh)
But it seems I misjudged the situation.


Don't want to think about it (uh)
I prefer not to dwell on this painful reality.


Don't want to talk about it (uh)
I avoid discussing this heartache if I can.


I'm just so sick about it
I'm overwhelmed and distressed by what has happened.


Can't believe it's ending this way
I can't accept that our relationship is concluding under these circumstances.


Just so confused about it (uh)
I'm filled with uncertainty and unclear emotions regarding this situation.


Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I'm experiencing deep sadness and melancholy.


I just can't do without ya
I'm struggling to cope without you in my life.


But tell me, is this fair?
But I question whether this situation is just and equitable.


Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this truly how our relationship is destined to dissolve?


Is this how we say goodbye?
Is this the manner in which we part ways permanently?


Should have known better when you came around
I should have realized your intentions when you entered my life.


That you were gonna make me cry
I should have expected that you would cause me pain and heartbreak.


It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
It's deeply painful for me to see you engaging with others after our separation.


'Cause I know that you're living a lie
I understand that you are being dishonest in your current actions and emotions.


But that's okay, baby, 'cause in time you will find
But eventually, you'll come to realize the truth of your actions.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Karma will return; your actions will eventually come back to you.


Comes all the way back around
Everything you do will circle back to affect you again.


Now girl, I remember everything that you claimed
I recall all the promises and statements you made in our time together.


You said that you were moving on now (on now)
You mentioned that you were ready to leave the past behind.


And maybe I should do the same (maybe I should do the same)
Perhaps I should also try to move forward, let go of our past.


The funny thing about that is
Ironically, there's a twist in this situation.


I was ready to give you my name
I was prepared to commit to you fully, even in marriage.


Thought it was me and you, baby (baby)
I truly believed it was just the two of us against the world.


And now it's all just a shame
Now, this whole situation feels regrettable and sorrowful.


And I guess I was wrong, yeah
I accept that my belief in our love was misguided.


Don't want to think about it (no)
I refuse to contemplate this painful experience any longer.


Don't want to talk about it (huh)
I have no desire to discuss this heartache right now.


I'm just so sick about it
I'm feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained by the situation.


Can't believe it's ending this way
I'm in disbelief that our story is finishing like this.


Just so confused about it (uh)
I am engulfed in a haze of confusion over everything.


Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
A deep sense of sadness prevails in my heart about this ending.


I just can't do without ya can you tell me, is this fair?
I am struggling to live without you, but I question whether this is just.


Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this genuinely how our fate is unfolding?


Is this how we say goodbye? (Uh)
Is this how we truly part ways?


Should have known better when you came around
I should have been wise enough to recognize your potential to hurt me.


Should have known better that you were gonna make me cry
I should have anticipated the pain you would eventually cause me.


And now it's breaking my heart to watch you run around
It devastates me to see you with others after our relationship's end.


'Cause I know that you're living a lie
I am aware that you are not being truthful with yourself or others.


But that's ok, baby, 'cause in time you will find
But it's alright, because eventually, you will come to understand the truth.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Karma returns; your past actions will catch up to you.


Comes all the way back around
What you put out will ultimately come back to affect you.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
The consequences of your actions will not escape you.


Comes all the way back around
All actions have repercussions that circulate back to you.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Karma is inevitable; you reap what you sow.


Comes all the way back around
Your choices will eventually come back to confront you.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Your past behaviors will loop back into your life.


Comes all the way back around, yeah
What you do will echo back upon you, trust me.


What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
The notion of karma suggests that your deeds return to you.


Yeah
Indeed.


What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
Remember, what you put into the world will be returned to you.


You should know that
This is a fundamental truth you must understand.


What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
The cycle of karma is unyielding; it will come full circle.


Yeah (yeah)
Absolutely (affirmative).


What goes around comes around (comes around, comes around)
Your actions are bound to return to you in time.


You should know that
This is a lesson you need to learn.


Yeah, don't want to think about it (no)
I refuse to dwell on this hurtful situation any longer.


Don't want to talk about it (uh)
I am not inclined to discuss the pain this has caused.


I'm just so sick about it
I'm exceedingly troubled and affected by this heartbreak.


Can't believe it's ending this way
It's hard to accept that our relationship concludes like this.


Just so confused about it (uh)
I am engulfed in a sea of bewilderment at this moment.


Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I'm consumed by sadness regarding this entire situation.


I just can't do without ya
I find it incredibly challenging to navigate life without you.


Ah, tell me, is this fair?
Can you explain to me if this outcome is justified?


Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this truly the final chapter of our relationship?


Is this how we say goodbye? (Oh)
Is this indeed how we conclude our connection?


Should have known better when you came around
I should have anticipated the difficulties when you entered my life.


Should have known better that you were gonna make me cry
I should have foreseen the tears your actions would bring.


It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
It torments me to see you with others after what we've shared.


'Cause I know that you're living a lie
I recognize that your current lifestyle lacks authenticity.


But that's ok, baby, 'cause in time you will find
However, eventually you will discover the truth behind your actions.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Karma has a way of returning to those who act unjustly.


Comes all the way back around
What you do in life will eventually circle back to you.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Your actions are bound to reflect back on you.


Comes all the way back around
Everything you give out will find its way back to you.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
Ultimately, the consequences of your choices will return.


Comes all the way back around
Karma is relentless; it will eventually catch up to you.


What goes around, goes around, goes around
You should be aware that your past deeds will come back to haunt you.


Comes all the way back around, yeah (yeah babe)
The cycle of life and consequence is unending; it always returns.


Let me paint this picture for you, baby (yo, yo) (uh)
Allow me to illustrate a scenario for you that reflects the reality of our situation.


You spend your nights alone and he never comes home
You find yourself alone in the evenings because he is absent.


And every time you call him all you get is a busy tone
Whenever you try to reach out to him, there's no response, just silence.


I heard you found out
I learned that you discovered the truth about his infidelity.


That he's doing to you what you did to me
He is betraying you just as you once betrayed me.


Ain't that the way it goes
Isn't it ironic how life has its way of turning events around?


When you cheated, girl
When you were unfaithful to me.


My heart bleeded, girl
My heart suffered greatly because of your betrayal.


So it goes without saying that you left me feeling hurt
It's clear that your actions caused me deep emotional pain.


Just a classic case scenario
This situation is a typical example of how relationships can falter.


Tale as old as time girl, you got what you deserved
This is a timeless story, and you've brought this upon yourself.


And now you want somebody to cure the lonely nights
Now you seek someone to alleviate your feelings of isolation.


You wish you had somebody that could come and make it right
You long for someone who could restore the love and happiness you lost.


But girl, I ain't somebody with a lot of sympathy
However, I am not someone who is inclined to offer you compassion.


See, see (uh)
Understand my perspective on this matter.


(What goes around comes back around)
Remember, karma is real; what you do comes back at you.


I thought I told ya, hey (hey)
I believed I had already made this very clear to you.


(What goes around comes back around)
The consequences of your actions will ultimately return to you.


I thought I told ya, hey (hey)
I was confident that you understood this lesson from before.


(What goes around comes back around)
Karma's cycle is inevitable; your actions will return.


I thought I told ya, hey (hey)
I thought I conveyed this message correctly.


Take it to him
Address your current situation with the person you're seeing.


Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
A series of reminders or interjections.


Take it to him
Go face the consequences of your choices with him.


See (hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
Observe the situation carefully and consider your role.


You should have listened to me, baby
You missed the advice I gave, which could have saved you.


Take it to him
Confront him about what you've encountered.


(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
Another acknowledgement of the situation.


(Hey, hey, hey) Take it to him
You need to face the reality of this relationship.


(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
Revisiting the notion of confrontation or awareness.


Uh
An expression of thought or realization.


Hey girl
Addressing you directly, acknowledging your presence.


Because what goes around comes back around
This is a reminder that the consequences of your actions will ultimately return to you.


Ooh
An emotional expression reflecting the gravity of the situation.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Z. Mosley, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake

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