Karma
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I wouldn't wish your new circumstance
On my own worst enemy
But I've gotta admit, yeah, it feels kinda good
You've been forced to see
You can take what you like in this life
But nothing's for free
Karma's gonna come
And wipe that smile right off your face
Karma's gonna come
And put you in your place
So I hear you've been hanging around
All your old friends and your foes
Sorry that you've been misled to believe
Forgiveness comes and goes
You can hurt who you want in this world
But nothing's for free
Karma's gonna come
And wipe that smile right off your face
Karma's gonna come
There was a time when I sat happy
Up here on my own
Thinking nobody could touch me now
And give my bad deeds a home
Karma's gonna come
And wipe that smile right off your face




Karma's gonna come
And put you in your place ....

Overall Meaning

In "Karma," H.E.R. sings about the consequences of one's actions and how karma will eventually catch up with them. She begins the song by stating that she would not wish her enemy's new circumstance on anyone, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Despite this, she admits that it feels good to see that the person is finally being forced to see the error of their ways. H.E.R. then goes on to speak about how nothing comes for free in life, meaning that every action has its consequences. Karma serves as one of those consequences, wiping the smile off the person's face and putting them in their place.


The second verse sees H.E.R. discussing how the person has been spending time with their old friends and foes, thinking that forgiveness comes and goes. She then reiterates that nothing is free in this world and that they can hurt whoever they want, but karma still stands. The final verse sees H.E.R. reflecting on a time when she was happy, thinking that nobody could touch her, but she still acknowledges that karma will come for her as well, just as it will come for everyone else.


Overall, "Karma" is an introspective song about how our actions will always have consequences, and no one is exempt from the effects of karma.


Line by Line Meaning

I wouldn't wish your new circumstance
I wouldn't want you to experience your current situation


On my own worst enemy
Even though we are not close, I wouldn't wish your situation upon someone I dislike


But I've gotta admit, yeah, it feels kinda good
However, I must admit that seeing you face consequences for your actions is somewhat satisfying


You've been forced to see
Your recent experiences have made you understand the impact of your actions


You can take what you like in this life
You can enjoy the benefits of life


But nothing's for free
However, there are always consequences for every action


Karma's gonna come
The universe will make sure that you face the consequences for your actions


And wipe that smile right off your face
And those consequences will wipe the smugness and satisfaction off your face


And put you in your place
And teach you that your actions have consequences and you cannot get away with them forever


So I hear you've been hanging around
I've heard that you've been spending time with


All your old friends and your foes
All the people you used to know, both friendly and oppositional


Sorry that you've been misled to believe
I'm sorry to hear that you have been deceived into thinking


Forgiveness comes and goes
That concepts like forgiveness are not always consistent


You can hurt who you want in this world
You are free to cause harm to others if you choose to


And put you in your place
But just like before, karma will catch up with you and hold you accountable for your actions


There was a time when I sat happy
I used to be content


Up here on my own
Being independent


Thinking nobody could touch me now
Believing that I was invincible and untouchable


And give my bad deeds a home
And that my actions would not have consequences because I thought I was above it all




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