[33] The dawn scene was shot on January 8, after the original sessions were done.[33]. Bill Lamb wrote that the song has a "cautionary tale in the lyrics". What goes around, comes around, that's a true sentence Even if he dies, his children will pay for it Jan Böhmermann - Justice is coming (Knock-out in Karlsruhe) [4] Chris Willman of Entertainment Weekly called it "superior", along with "LoveStoned". Danja commented that "everything was coming together at the same time". Watch The New Justin Timberlake Video NOW", "Justin Timberlake Introduces His Highly Anticipated Video 'What Goes Around ... Comes Around' Friday February 9th on iTunes", "JT's What Goes Around Comes Around Blitzes iTunes! "[2], The song was written and produced by Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Nate "Danja" Hills. "[2] His answer motivated the collective, and they ended up producing ten songs for the album. A well-known phrase that’s very applicable today to our 45th POTUS and the impeachment inquiry which essentially means that if you treat others badly, it will come back to you eventually. [33][34] The video was directed by Samuel Bayer, who had first directorial works with Nirvana's 1991 single "Smells Like Teen Spirit". And what goes around never comes around to you. What Goes Around...Comes Around. [6] Timberlake revealed that the song was written for the experience his friend went through. By the time Timberlake was in the vocal booth, the basic track was done, then Timbaland produced a prelude of the song. What (ever) goes around, comes around. I honestly feel that this is the best song that I've written so far." The Manson cover does not include the interlude. [43] Timberlake performed twice at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, once at the piano for "What Goes Around Comes Around" and later "My Love" and Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine. Always give others the best because it will return to you. [36] "What Goes Around..." retired on May 7 at number seven. What Goes Around Comes Around has been the leading purveyor of authentic luxury vintage since 1993. Our experienced buying team travels internationally, hand-selecting the rarest and most desirable pieces. The single debuted at number 64 on December 23, 2006 on the Billboard Hot 100, prior to its physical release. [17] From number eight on February 24, 2007,[18] it propelled to number one the following week. You'd better look back it'll all be gone [Chorus] So children please listen this world is yours This message to deep to ignore Your forefathers said but they did not do The things that would show that they cared for you [Chorus] Comes around, comes around, comes around Comes around, comes around, comes around Comes around, comes around, comes around Comes around yeah Gonna take you … [1], "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around" is performed in a slow manner. Timbaland also used the Turkish oud to mellow out the guitar riff. Johansson runs into a fiery car crash pile up and is ejected from the car as it tumbles through the air and lands several feet away twice. 'Cause one man's ceiling is another man's floor So get that money out of your ass you whore I brought her upstairs onto the roof I dogged your wife and she is a doofus What goes around comes around What goes around comes around What goes around comes around And what comes around goes around Chosen bound Boogie down Yo homes, your nose is brown Clean bee, cleaning the G-spot, … [23] As of 2018, the song has accumulated 3.5 million units in the US, combining sales (2.8 million copies) and equivalent streams. playhugelottos.com. After finishing the production of the song, Timbaland teased Timberlake. For a definition of the phrase "what goes around comes around", see the Wiktionary entry, A sample of "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around", "With an instantly recognizable introduction, Timberlake teaches a master class on consequences. Credits adapted from FutureSex/LoveSounds booklet:[50]. The song's music video starred the actress Scarlett Johansson and was directed by Samuel Bayer, who did the Nirvana ", More songs with famous people in the video, More songs with videos directed by Samuel Bayer, Lyrics to What Goes Around... Comes Around, Barney Hoskyns Explores The Forgotten History Of Woodstock, New York. Hatosy seems to be interested in Johansson and Timberlake asks him to "keep an eye on her for me", perhaps suspecting she has another man on the side. [4] According to him, many fans and critics alike, after hearing the song, insisted that it is similar in meaning to "Cry Me a River", which allegedly accounts to Timberlake's relationship with former girlfriend, pop singer Britney Spears. What goes around comes around. [33][34] The video features dialogues written by Alpha Dog writer and director Nick Cassavetes, who had previously worked with Timberlake in the film. [29] It spent a total of 22 weeks on the chart. The song was later certified two-times platinum in Australia, gold in the United States and gold in New Zealand. "[11] Spence D. of IGN called it "annoying" but he complimented the use of echo vocals and swirling synths. Some scenes shows Timberlake performing on the stairway with a microphone while a group of unknown girls with red paint on their eyes are seen dancing next to him while one (Johansson) is seen waving her batons with fire on them near the end of the video. Speculation was that Timberlake was singing about his ex-girlfriend, Britney Spears. A phrase meaning you get what you give. "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around" is about betrayal and forgiveness. On May 23, 2007, Marilyn Manson and Tim Skold appeared on UK radio station BBC Radio 1's program Live Lounge to promote Marilyn Manson's 2007 album Eat Me, Drink Me.