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What Goes Around.../...Comes Around (Interlude) 75 Meanings Add Yours Follow Share Q&A Video

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Edit Lyrics Hey girl, is he everything you wanted in a man?You know I gave you the worldYou had me in the palm of your handSo, why your love went away?I just can't seem to understandThought it was me and you, babyMe and you until the endBut I guess I was wrongDon't wanna think about itDon't wanna talk about itI'm just so sick about itCan't believe it's ending this wayJust so confused about itFeeling abused about itI just can't do without youSo, tell me is this fair?Is this the way it's really going down?Is this how we say goodbye?Should've known better when you came aroundThat you were gonna make me cryIt's breaking my heart to watch you run aroundCause I know that you're living a lieBut, that's okay, baby, cause in time you will findWhat goes around, goes around, goes aroundComes all the way back aroundYeahNow, girl, I remember everything that you claimedYou said that you were moving on now, and maybe I should do the sameThe funny thing about that is I was ready to give you my nameThought it was me and you, babyAnd, now, it's all just a shame and I guess I was wrongDon't wanna think about itDon't wanna talk about itI'm just so sick about itCan't believe it's ending this wayJust so confused about itFeeling abused about itI just can't do without youCan you tell me is this fair?Is this the way it's really going down?Is this how we say goodbye?Should've known better when you came aroundThat you were gonna make me cryAnd, now, it's breaking my heart to watch you run aroundCause I know that you're living a lieBut, that's okay, baby, cause in time you will findWhat goes around, goes around, goes aroundComes all the way back aroundYeahWhat goes around comes around, yeahWhat goes around comes around, you should know thatLet me paint this picture for you, babyYou spend your nights alone and he never comes homeAnd every time you call him, all you get's a busy toneI heard you found out that he's doing to you what you did to meAin't that the way it goes?When you cheated, girl, my heart bleeded girlSo, that goes without saying that you left me feeling hurtJust a classic case scenarioTale as old as timeGirl, you got what you deserveAnd, now, you want somebody to cure the lonely nightsYou wish you had somebody that could come and make it rightBut, girl, I ain't somebodyI'm out of sympathySee, see...(What goes around comes back around)I thought I told youHey(See)(You should've listened to me, baby)(Because)What goes around comes back around New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Copyright Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc. Writer Timothy Z. Mosley, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake Duration 7:29 Producer Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Danja Release date 2006-12-19t00:00:00 Sentiment Negative Submitted by willworkforchanel On Aug 26, 2006 More Justin Timberlake SexyBack My Love Like I Love You LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude) Cry Me A River 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, baby Me and you until the end But I guess I was wrong Don't wanna think about it Don't wanna talk about it I'm just so sick about it Can't believe it's ending this way Just so confused about it Feeling abused about it I just can't do without you So, tell me is this fair? Is this the way it's really going down? Is this how we say goodbye? Should've 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 Yeah Now, girl, I remember everything that you claimed You said that you were moving on now, and 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 And, now, it's all just a shame and I guess I was wrong Don't wanna think about it Don't wanna talk about it I'm just so sick about it Can't believe it's ending this way Just so confused about it Feeling abused about it I just can't do without you Can you tell me is this fair? Is this the way it's really going down? Is this how we say goodbye? Should've known better when you came around 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 okay, baby, cause in time you will find 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 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's 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, that goes without saying that you left me feeling hurt Just a classic case scenario Tale as old as time Girl, you got what you deserve 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 I'm out of sympathy See, see... 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View Profile Dismiss by Alexis507 20y ago

It's about being cheated on and karma coming back to get the cheater. For Justin, this is clearly a song to britney.

It's about being cheated on and karma coming back to get the cheater. For Justin, this is clearly a song to britney. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by liz_rulez 20y ago

In an interview he said that this song isnt about Britney. Theres rumours going around that its about Trace Ayala and Elisha Cuthbert. Juicy song, love it.

In an interview he said that this song isnt about Britney. Theres rumours going around that its about Trace Ayala and Elisha Cuthbert. Juicy song, love it. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by willworkforchanel 20y ago

lol, elisha cheated? good stuff.

lol, elisha cheated? good stuff. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Buffy4991 19y ago

Obviously its about someone cheating and karma coming back to them... but i think that hes saying, dont worry cause karma will also find its way to the person that cheated on you

i dont know though love this song

Obviously its about someone cheating and karma coming back to them... but i think that hes saying, dont worry cause karma will also find its way to the person that cheated on you i dont know though love this song Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by sreeparvat 5y ago

People here are talking about Britney spears. I definitely don't think its about her as she's got a husband and kids at the time. This is inspired by his best friend Trace's ex elisha Cuthbert who cheated on trace with her friend at her house (the music video shows it). "Don't wanna talk about it, don't wanna think about it, iam just so sick about it" is actually sentences from the conversation justin had with his friend after he broke up with elisha. He also confirmed this in an interview i guess. Just because he had a famous and publicized relationship and breakup with britney doesn't mean he's gonna carry it around on his songs guys, get a brain.

People here are talking about Britney spears. I definitely don't think its about her as she's got a husband and kids at the time. This is inspired by his best friend Trace's ex elisha Cuthbert who cheated on trace with her friend at her house (the music video shows it). "Don't wanna talk about it, don't wanna think about it, iam just so sick about it" is actually sentences from the conversation justin had with his friend after he broke up with elisha. He also confirmed this in an interview i guess. Just because he had a famous and publicized relationship and breakup with britney doesn't mean he's gonna carry it around on his songs guys, get a brain. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by AshleyRose 20y ago

of course he's gonna say it's not about britney... but c'mon. after "cry me a river" and its video, being asked so many times if infidelity was the reason he and britney split.... coming out with a song like this on his sophomore album makes it pretty clear. especially with all of the similarities between the lyrics in this song and all of the things he has said regarding his relationship with britney...

when i first heard it, the part where he starts in with "you spend your nights alone"... i just broke out in goosebumps. such an intense song.

LOVE IT!!!!

of course he's gonna say it's not about britney... but c'mon. after "cry me a river" and its video, being asked so many times if infidelity was the reason he and britney split.... coming out with a song like this on his sophomore album makes it pretty clear. especially with all of the similarities between the lyrics in this song and all of the things he has said regarding his relationship with britney... when i first heard it, the part where he starts in with "you spend your nights alone"... i just broke out in goosebumps. such an intense song. LOVE IT!!!! Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Scorpio89 20y ago

I love this song, I think it is about Britney too. I love when he sings "So, tell me is this fair?" Great song.

I love this song, I think it is about Britney too. I love when he sings "So, tell me is this fair?" Great song. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by koukla434 20y ago

this is for sure about britney. i think in a way, if he could before, he would taken her back.

this is for sure about britney. i think in a way, if he could before, he would taken her back. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by linguini 20y ago

I also think this song is about britney.... esp... the part when he start saying'' You spend your nights alone and he never comes home And every time you call him, all you get's a busy tone

I also think this song is about britney.... esp... the part when he start saying'' You spend your nights alone and he never comes home And every time you call him, all you get's a busy tone Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by linguini 20y ago

I believe karma will come on its own way.

I believe karma will come on its own way. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share 123...78Next »

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