What Goes Around

Justin Timberlake

About What Goes Around

"What Goes Around.../... Comes Around (Interlude)" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Justin Timberlake for his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, and Danja. The song was said by Timberlake to be about betrayal and forgiveness, and was described by some music critics as a "sequel" to his 2002 single "Cry Me a River". The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. The song was retitled "What Goes Around. .. Comes Around" for its December 19, 2006, release as the third single from FutureSex/LoveSounds. It became Timberlake's third consecutive number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally the song was also successful, reaching the top ten in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and Australia. The song was later certified two-times platinum in Australia, gold in the United States and gold in New Zealand. The song won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards, where it also received a nomination for Record of the Year. 


Year:
2008
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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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Justin Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American actor, businessman, and singer-songwriter. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer and youngest member of the boy band 'N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman. more »

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Written by: Timothy Z. Mosley, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
The song "What Goes Around" was released by Justin Timberlake in 2006. It was a single on his second solo studio album, "FutureSex/LoveSounds".
Chart Performance
The song topped out at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Timberlake's third solo single that reached this status.
Creative Process
Justin Timberlake co-wrote "What Goes Around" with Timbaland and Nate "Danja" Hills. Both served as the song's producers as well.
Inspiration Behind the Song
It 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.
Music Video Notable Features
The music video of the song features the American actress Scarlett Johansson, making it one of the most popular music videos at the time.
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.
Award Recognition
"What Goes Around" won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.
Song Genre and Style
The 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.
Praise and Acclaim
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The phrase "What Goes Around Comes Around" has since become a popular saying, showcasing the song's cultural impact.

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