What Goes Around
Justin Timberlake
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Hey, girl, is he everything you wanted in a man? You know I gave you the 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 Me and you until the end But I guess I was wrong Don't want to think about it Don't want to talk about it I'm just so sick about it Can't believe it's ending this way Just so confused about it Feeling the blues about it I just can't do without ya 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 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 Now girl, I remember everything that you claimed You said that you were moving on now And maybe I should do the same Funny thing about that is I was ready to give you my name Thought it was me and you, babe And now it's all just a shame And I guess I was wrong Don't want to think about it Don't want to talk about it I'm just so sick about it Can't believe it's ending this way Just so confused about it Feeling the blues about it 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? 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 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 Yeah What goes around comes around You should know that What goes around comes around Yeah What goes around comes around You should know that Don't want to think about it Don't want to talk about it I'm just so sick about it Can't believe it's ending this way Just so confused about it Feeling the blues about it I just can't do without ya 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 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) 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 Let me paint this picture for you, baby 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 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 You'll see, see (What goes around comes back around) I thought I told ya, hey (What goes around comes back around) I thought I told ya, hey (What goes around comes back around) I thought I told ya, hey (What goes around comes back around) I thought I told ya, hey See, you should have listened to me, baby (Hey) Because what goes around comes back around
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the SongThe song "What Goes Around" was released by Justin Timberlake in 2006. It was a single on his second solo studio album, "FutureSex/LoveSounds".
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped out at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Timberlake's third solo single that reached this status.
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Creative ProcessJustin Timberlake co-wrote "What Goes Around" with Timbaland and Nate "Danja" Hills. Both served as the song's producers as well.
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Inspiration Behind the SongIt is widely believed that the song is about the rocky relationship and the eventual breakup between Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears, although Timberlake has never confirmed this fact.
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Music Video Notable FeaturesThe music video of the song features the American actress Scarlett Johansson, making it one of the most popular music videos at the time.
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Song Length"What Goes Around" is notable for its length. The album version runs for nearly eight minutes, which is considerably longer than most pop songs. A radio edit version was released as well, which was about five minutes long.
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Award Recognition"What Goes Around" won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.
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Song Genre and StyleThe song falls under the pop and R&B genre. It is infused with elements of pop synth-pop, electronic music and soft rock. The orchestral theme, a characteristic usage of different instruments and falsetto singing style gives the song a unique and memorable sound.
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Praise and AcclaimThe song received widespread critical acclaim for Timberlake's mature songwriting and its catchy chorus. Many music critics have commented on the emotional depth and complexity of the song.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "What Goes Around Comes Around" has since become a popular saying, showcasing the song's cultural impact.
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