What Comes Around
Revolutionary Echoes: Unveiling Truth in 'What Comes Around'
Lyrics
Ear to the ground keep one eye on the clock
Remaining alert and aware, keeping track of time.
The crew that's rising up this time
Referring to a group that is gaining prominence or power.
Ain't the N.K.O.T.B.
Contrasting the mentioned group with the New Kids on the Block (N.K.O.T.B.), indicating they are different.
Don't wanna take a number not gonna
Refusing to conform, not willing to take a passive role or be just a number.
Stand in line
Not willing to wait in line, resisting conformity.
Think we're buying all the bullshit
Skeptical about accepting false or misleading information.
Well you're out your fuckin' mind
Expressing disbelief or disagreement with someone who believes in falsehoods.
I only see in front of me
Focused on the present, perhaps with limited consideration for the future.
Will you watch my back?
Asking for support or protection from others.
Searching for the guidance such a long time
Seeking guidance for a long time but not finding it.
We have lacked
Expressing a lack of something essential, possibly social justice or equality.
Land of equality who is number one?
Questioning the idea of a truly equal society and who holds the top position.
What comes around
Referring to the concept of karma or consequences for one's actions.
Goes around hard
Emphasizing that consequences can be harsh or difficult.
What goes around's comin' up harder
Highlighting the escalating nature of consequences, suggesting they become more challenging.
Open your mind now hear what I've got to say
Encouraging open-mindedness and attention to the speaker's message.
People livin' off the street growing by the day
Observing an increase in homelessness or poverty.
Speaking on the numbers I look out for number one
Prioritizing oneself in a competitive or challenging environment.
Politics can't fix this mess could a revolution?
Criticizing the inability of politics to solve societal problems, questioning the need for a revolution.
I only see in front of me could you watch my back?
Reiterating the focus on the present and requesting support from others.
These be the times when truth is crime
Reflecting on a time when truth is not valued and deception is accepted as reality.
And lie is fact
Acknowledging the prevalence of deceit and misinformation.
People runnin' game to make a name
Describing people using manipulation to gain recognition or influence.
This one weighs a ton
Stating that the current situation is significant or weighty.
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