Lyrical Breakdown of What Goes Around - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What Goes Around" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Big Sean weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "What Goes Around" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Big Sean employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Big Sean's narrative.

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Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down Baby, tell me it's time to go Tell me I gotta leave, then tell me I gotta stay Tell me I'm all you need Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down So, baby, tell me who the best Tell me it's not me Tell me I gotta go, then tell me I'm all you need Understand, I am The renowned, newest talk of the town When errybody talk and just keeps on talkin' about Wassup? Tellin' girls "You should call if you down" And if my phone doesn't ring, then leave it after the pound 'Cause I be up in the air, more than I do on the ground My city is on my hat, and I'm wearin' it like a crown (Westside) You're now rockin' wit' somebody on they f-ckin' bidness Watch me do it big, no pun intended (Boi) See, I done seen nights turn to days Love turn to hate, hugs turn to laids Niggas turn to sirs, Andre to Spades 'Cause when it turns real, that's when everybody turns fake Instead of sayin' f-ck all 'a y'all and turning away Man, I was cool enough to say "F-ck it" and let 'em stay F-ck, I hate to say I told you so So buying rounds is my way of saying "Told you, ho" Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down Baby, tell me it's time to go Tell me I gotta leave, then tell me I gotta stay Tell me I'm all you need Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down So, baby, tell me who the best Tell me it's not me Tell me I gotta go, then tell me I'm all you need Now, I can't tell what's a better accessory My new watch, or the chick that's standin' right next to me Killin' niggas at rap, but being the man's my specialty I love shitting on all my exes especially Double shots, then re-reload Let's toast to the interns that made it to CEO Boss player, collectin' every single check that's owed out Puttin' on a show until everything is sold out Man, I'm chillin' wit' Jays, 'Ye's, and Common Senses It's crazy when legends are peers and your competition I would hate to be a almost nigga I call ya that, 'cause you gossip like y'all almost bitches You know, went to school with Jay, and was almost Jigga Or hooped against LeBron and would almost get 'im Y'all niggas make me realize how good almost isn't Would hate to look back on my life and say "I almost did it" F-ck that, reflectin' on the last chain I bought They on my tracks, waitin' on the next train of thought Visualizin' how the crown might be Got the whole rap game tryna sound like me Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down Baby, tell me it's time to go Tell me I gotta leave, then tell me I gotta stay Tell me I'm all you need Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down So, baby, tell me who the best Tell me it's not me Tell me I gotta go, then tell me I'm all you need This dedicated to my ex girls, both of 'em It's also dedicated to everybody who be talkin' shit behind my back And then when I see y'all, y'all act like "Aww, I'm so happy for you" That's some bitch-ass shit, nigga Understand that what goes around comes around (This also dedicated to everybody who's f-ckin' winnin' today) And I don't ever wanna come down Baby, tell me it's time to go (Everybody gettin' it) (After niggas said you couldn't get it) Understand that what goes around comes around And I don't ever wanna come down (G.O.O.D. Music and the best) So, baby, tell me who the best (No I.D.!)