The pair first gained recognition from their covers of popular Hip-Hop and Pop songs posted on YouTube. After offers from various record companies, the duo signed with Sony and Epic Records in June 2011.
Karmin is a collision of Nick’s Classic Rock upbringing and Jazz education (a trained trombonist) and Amy’s R&B influence and Pop background. Together they found music at its simplest form, percussion and voice.
In 2017, the duo took a break on Karmin to focus on another project known as "Qveen Herby".
King of Anything
Karmin Lyrics
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While i look outside
So many things i'd say if only i were able
But i just keep quiet and count the cars that pass by
You've got opinions, man
We're all entitled to 'em, but i never asked
So let me thank you for your time, and try not to waste anymore of mine
I hate to break it to you babe, but i'm not drowning
There's no one here to save
Who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?
You sound so innocent, all full of good intent
Swear you know best
But you expect me to jump up on board with you
And ride off into your delusional sunset
I'm not the one who's lost with no direction
But you'll never see
You're so busy making maps with my name on them in all caps
You got the talking down, just not the listening
And who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?
All my life i've tried to make everybody happy
While i just hurt and hide
Waiting for someone to tell me it's my turn to decide
Who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?
Who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?
Let me hold your crown, babe.
The lyrics to Karmin's song "King Of Anything" are about being yourself and not letting someone else dictate your life. The song begins with the singer sitting across from someone who is staring her down while she looks outside. She has many things to say, but she keeps quiet and counts the passing cars instead. The person she's facing has opinions, but she never asked for them, so she thanks him for his time and tells him not to waste any more of hers. She asserts that she's not drowning, and no one is there to save her. She then questions the person's authority by asking who made him the king of anything and tells him that he doesn't have the right to tell her who to be.
The second verse continues with the singer pointing out that the person seems to believe he knows what's best for her and expects her to jump on board, but she's not lost and doesn't need his help. He's so busy making maps with her name on them in all caps that he doesn't listen to her. She reiterates that he's not her, questioning why he thinks he has the right to tell her how to live her life. Finally, the chorus repeats her earlier statements, expressing that she's tired of trying to make everyone happy and is waiting for someone to tell her that it's her turn to decide. She ends the song by boldly challenging him to let her hold his crown.
Overall, "King of Anything" is a song about self-confidence and standing up for oneself. It encourages listeners to be who they are and not to let others control their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep drinking coffee, stare me down across the table
You are just sitting there, drinking coffee and staring at me as if you are in charge, but you really have no authority here.
While i look outside
So many things i'd say if only i were able
But i just keep quiet and count the cars that pass by
I am observing the world outside and thinking about all the things I want to say to you, but I keep quiet to avoid any confrontation and just pass the time.
You've got opinions, man
We're all entitled to 'em, but i never asked
So let me thank you for your time, and try not to waste anymore of mine
And get out of here fast
I recognize that you have your own opinions, but I never asked for them. Thanks for sharing, but please don't waste any more of my time and leave quickly.
I hate to break it to you babe, but i'm not drowning
There's no one here to save
Despite what you may think, I am not in need of your guidance or assistance. I am doing just fine on my own.
Who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?
Why should I care if you disagree with me? You do not control me or have any authority over me. Who decided you were the one in charge and what gives you the right to tell me how to behave?
You sound so innocent, all full of good intent
Swear you know best
But you expect me to jump up on board with you
And ride off into your delusional sunset
You act like you have good intentions and know what's best for me, but in reality, you are just delusional and expect me to blindly follow you.
I'm not the one who's lost with no direction
But you'll never see
You're so busy making maps with my name on them in all caps
You got the talking down, just not the listening
You are the one who is lost and directionless, but you are too busy trying to control me to see that. You talk a lot, but you never really listen to what I have to say.
All my life i've tried to make everybody happy
While i just hurt and hide
Waiting for someone to tell me it's my turn to decide
I have spent my entire life trying to please everyone else, even though it hurts me. I am tired of hiding and waiting for someone else to make decisions for me.
Let me hold your crown, babe.
This line is sarcastic and implies that the other person is not a true king or queen and doesn't deserve to wear a crown.
Contributed by Christian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jamie Bennett
This is my favorite cover of this song. It doesn't happen often, but your cover is 10 times better than the original. I crank up your version multiple times every day, and it's become part of who I am now in this point in my life.
shinpot27
I like both this version and the original! Both artist are great!!😀
Mert K
Thank you. I was looking for this videos on all the internet. I liked Karmin's songs because of these videos. Then they deleted them all. That vevo! :(
Summer Tea
Well, at first I thought no......but her personality took me back into the song.
Tyler
had this as my alarm on pandora in like 2013 and i’ve never gone back to listen to this until now
Gabby Balabeast
I love this so much. She's just so goofy 😂😁 and the guy is funny!!
GavinLockard
Why the hell did Karmin delete these great covers?
Pequeña Esposa
Copywrite?
Gillian Rivera Lim
i think it's cause of Qveen herby
Karsten Berning
:) Nice song cover!