Karma
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Karma by AJR
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AJRProduced by
Ryan MetWrited by
Jack Met & Ryan Met & Adam MetAbout
“Karma” is the vision of AJR’s vocalist Jack Met, as mentioned in an Instagram live-stream. Additionally, it was the very first track the band wrote for the album.
The song is named after a theory called karma (also known as the law of moral causation), which is based on the belief that an individu...
Karma Lyrics
[Chorus: Jack Met]
I've been so good
I've been helpful and friendly
I've been so good
Why am I feeling empty?
I've been so good
I've been so good this year
I've been so good
But it's still getting harder
I've been so good
Where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good
I've been so good this year
[Verse 1: Jack Met]
Why are you asking me why?
My days and nights are filled with disappointment
Fine, oh, no, everything's fine
I'm not sure why I booked today's appointment
[Chorus: Jack Met]
I've been so good
I've been helpful and friendly
I've been so good
Why am I feeling empty?
I've been so good
I've been so good this year
And I've been so good
But it's still getting harder
I've been so good
Where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good
I've been so good this year
[Verse 2: Jack Met]
What? Am I normal or not?
Am I crazier than other patients?
Right, I've done everything right
So where's the karma, Doc? I've lost my patience
[Chorus: Jack Met]
'Cause I've been so good
I've been working my ass off
I've been so good
Still, I'm lonely and stressed out
I've been so good
I've been so good this year
And I've been so good
But it's still getting harder
I've been so good
Where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good
I've been so good this year
[Bridge: Jack Met]
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
I've been so good this year
I've been so good this year
[Outro: Jack Met]
Time, I know we're out of time
But what if sad thoughts come and I can't stop it?
Bye, I don't wanna say bye
If only I could keep you in my pocket
To give me some diagnosis of why I'm so hollow
Please give me instructions, I promise I'll follow
I tripped on my ankle and fractured my elbow
But doesn't that mean that the tour's gonna sell, though?
I try to explain the good faith that's been wasted
But after an hour, it sounds like complaining
Wait, don't go away, can I lie here forever?
You say that I'm better, why don't I feel better?
The universe works in mysterious ways
But I'm starting to think it ain't working for me
Doctor, should I be good, should I be good this year?
Karma Q&A
Who produced Karma's ?
Karma was produced by Ryan Met.
What did AJR say about "Karma"?
I had a really tough year last year (2018), I think it was with all the success of The Click. I was a little bit blind-sided by it because we went so long without success and The Click went, and the touring was in the thousands, it’s like: “Oh my god, this is a lot of work, I’m really not used to th...
Notable Performances
It was performed live on December 26, 2020 as part of the band’s One Spectacular Night livestream show. The live performance of the song itself was later shared on January 26, 2020.