What comes Around
Lalah 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

In Lalah Hathaway's song "What Comes Around," the singer seems to be addressing someone from her past who she has moved on from. She states that she's "over" this person but it hasn't been an easy journey, as she "never thought" she would make it to this point. Hathaway seems to be emphasizing that karma exists and whatever one puts out into the world will come back to them. In both verses and the chorus, she repeats the phrase "What goes around, comes around" to emphasize this point.


Line by Line Meaning

First of all you should know that I am over you its okay
I want to let you know that I have moved on from our past relationship and it's not weighing me down anymore.


but then again I never thought I would make it to this day
Despite the difficulties I encountered since our break up, I never thought that I would come out stronger and better than before.


After everything we've been through I finally know the truth
Despite all the challenges we faced as a couple, I have come to realize the truth about our situation and have learned from it.


What goes around, comes around and will come back to you
The universe operates on a 'what you give is what you get' basis, so if you put out good energy, good things will come your way, but if you put out negativity, it will come back to you.


And how you treat your brother man will pay you back in full
How you treat other people, regardless of their gender, race or ethnicity, will determine how the world treats you in return.


and for every seed you will sow I just thought that you should know
Every action has a consequence, and I feel that you should be aware of this fundamental truth in life.


Life aint always fair I know, But I'm over that it's okay
I have accepted that life can be unfair at times, but I am no longer dwelling on that and have moved on to a more positive mindset.


With all the goodness and all the grace could not lead me to this day
I have reached this point in my life due to a combination of good actions, positive energy and divine intervention.


and I wish you love and life my friend because I know in the end that
Despite our past issues, I still want the best for you and hope that life treats you well in the long run.


And how you treat your sister friend will pay you back in full
How you treat the women in your life will also determine how the world treats you in return.


Call it what you want to But a rose by any other name is still that flower just the same
Regardless of what you call something, its true essence remains the same, much like how the laws of the universe remain constant even if you choose to ignore them.


Take anything you need to but don't make believe the world is how you see it, No No No hey,
It's okay to take what you require from the world to aid in your success, but don't delude yourself into believing that the world revolves around you and your needs, as there is more to the universe than just one person.


They say what's goes around comes around yeah yeah yeah and I believe what they say
There is a fundamental truth in the saying that 'what goes around comes around,' and I wholeheartedly believe in it.


And they say what goes up must come down
Similar to the previous line, this elucidates on the universal truth that all good things must come to an end, and even the highest of highs will eventually recede.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
The central message of the song is that every action has a reaction, and this applies to everyone in the world, regardless of your standpoint in life.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
This refrain reiterates the previous line's message and serves as an earworm to help drive the point home.


Call it what you want to, what goes around comes around
The final repetition of this line further reinforces the song's message and acts as a call to action for listeners to apply its teachings in their lives.




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