Born David Debrandon Brown, Lucky Daye is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Raised in a cult that forbade secular music, he nonetheless discovered an innate knack for singing. After his mother left the cult, Brown immersed himself in classic R&B and eventually fell particularly hard for the likes of Stevie Wonder and Rick James. Uprooted by Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Tyler, Texas, but soon relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue music. He established himself as a songwriter and background vocalist, and across 2008 and 2009, landed credits on material by Keith Sweat (a handful of cuts on Just Me) and Ne-Yo ("She Got Her Own"). Brown wasn't as active the next few years — he did write for Boyz II Men ("Believe Us") — though he shifted gear during the latter half of the 2010s. During 2016 and 2017, he co-wrote songs released by Keke Palmer ("Enemiez"), Ella Mai ("10,000 Hours," "Down"), Trey Songz ("Song Goes Off"), and Mary J. Blige (including two tracks off Strength of a Woman), among other contemporary R&B artists. Signed as a recording artist to the RCA-supported Keep Cool label, Brown — by then living in Los Angeles — made his debut as Lucky Daye in 2018. First was "Little More Time," a Victoria Monet collaboration included on the soundtrack for Insecure's third season. Next came the single "Roll Some Mo," followed shortly thereafter by I, the song's parent EP. These six cuts, all written with and produced by D'Mile, prompted comparisons to Frank Ocean but also fell somewhere between comparatively soul-rooted progressives BJ the Chicago Kid and Daniel Caesar. ~ Andy Kellman
Karma
Lucky Daye Lyrics
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Call herself Karma
Told her "If I ever got the chance to
I'd come and meet her mama"
The curves on her body
Got me burin' through rubbers
So good, we go zero to sixty
Now she wanna kiss me (Woah)
Know I better slow down, I'm going too fast
Keep on playing with a trigger, she might shoot back
She was cool with them shoes and a new bag
Now she wanna keep me to herself, won't do that
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
Karma
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
Told you I would call back
Now you won't answer
So petty, all these diamonds and charms
Drippin' all down your arm
Still don't know what you want
But I'm the biggest fan now
I'm backstage throwin' tantrums
I wait for you in a line, I don't mind
Doing crime was the fine
I'ma pay that ass and some
Know I better slow down, I'm going too fast
Keep on playing with a trigger, she might shoot back
Then she get cool with the whole crew, now you like "Who that?"
I was your dude, now you're like "Who?"
Bitch that shit's rude, yeah
Won't stop coming around
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Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
Karma
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
She like to come, she won't stop coming
She like to play, she won't stop playing
I'm at the Days Inn, late night blazin'
Push it to the limit 'til my heart racing
Only thing we know fo' sho' is everything we saying
Hopefully it's safe inside 'em
Writing with my play pen
All in her playpen
Want to see if she taken
But I'd rather say 'naythin'
I'd rather say nothing
The signs be so blatant
But I know she be bluffin'
I know she be fakin'
Yellow tape it with caution
I know we just fuckin'
Got my heart in a coffin
Awesome, with me and her
It'll never be cuffin'
That's karma
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
Karma
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
In the song "Karma" by Lucky Daye, the singer talks about a new girl who goes by the name of Karma. He expresses his physical attraction towards her and talks about their intense sexual relationship. However, he also acknowledges that he needs to slow down because he might get hurt in the process. There seems to be an imbalance in their relationship, as she wants to keep him to herself while he enjoys playing the field.
The chorus of the song makes it clear that Karma keeps coming around, which could be interpreted as either a good or bad thing. It could mean that Lucky Daye keeps encountering good luck or good things in life, given the positive connotation of the word "karma." On the other hand, it could mean that he is experiencing bad karma because of his actions towards the girl or because he is being reckless in his life.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Karma" by Lucky Daye talk about the complexities of a relationship, the need to slow down and take things into consideration before acting, and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I got me a new girl
I found a new girlfriend
Call herself Karma
She goes by the name Karma
Told her 'If I ever got the chance to
I'd come and meet her mama'
I told her that if I ever have the opportunity, I will meet her mother
The curves on her body
Got me burin' through rubbers
So good, we go zero to sixty
I leave and she miss me
Now she wanna kiss me (Woah)
Her body is so attractive that we have sex so much that we use a lot of condoms. We have a great sexual chemistry, and when I leave, she misses me and wants to kiss me.
Know I better slow down, I'm going too fast
Keep on playing with a trigger, she might shoot back
She was cool with them shoes and a new bag
Now she wanna keep me to herself, won't do that
I realize that I need to slow down and be careful because she can react unexpectedly. She used to be content with material things like shoes and a new bag, but now she wants to have me all to herself, which I won't allow.
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
Karma
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
She keeps coming back and it feels like it's karma for my actions and decisions.
Told you I would call back
Now you won't answer
So petty, all these diamonds and charms
Drippin' all down your arm
Still don't know what you want
I promised to call her back, but now she's not answering. She seems childish and materialistic with all her diamonds and charms, but she still doesn't know what she wants.
But I'm the biggest fan now
I'm backstage throwin' tantrums
I wait for you in a line, I don't mind
Doing crime was the fine
I'ma pay that ass and some
I am her biggest supporter now, and I am showing my love passionately. I am willing to wait for her and even commit a crime for her because I care.
Then she get cool with the whole crew, now you like 'Who that?'
I was your dude, now you're like 'Who?'
Bitch that shit's rude, yeah
She started to act friendly with everyone, and now she doesn't seem to remember or care about our past relationship. I think it's disrespectful.
Won't stop coming around
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
Karma
Karma
Karma
Karma
She won't stop coming around
She keeps coming back, and it feels like it's karma for my actions and decisions.
She like to come, she won't stop coming
She like to play, she won't stop playing
I'm at the Days Inn, late night blazin'
Push it to the limit 'til my heart racing
She enjoys having sex and playing games, and we spend late nights smoking at the Days Inn. We push our limits to the point where my heart races.
Only thing we know fo' sho' is everything we saying
Hopefully it's safe inside 'em
Writing with my play pen
All in her playpen
Want to see if she taken
But I'd rather say 'naythin'
I'd rather say nothing
The signs be so blatant
But I know she be bluffin'
I know she be fakin'
The only thing we are sure about is what we are saying to each other. I hope that we can trust each other. I express myself by writing, and we share intimacy. I am curious if she is taken, but I'd rather not ask. I know that the signs are there, but I think she is bluffing or lying.
Yellow tape it with caution
I know we just fuckin'
Got my heart in a coffin
Awesome, with me and her
It'll never be cuffin'
That's karma
I need to be careful as I am aware that our relationship is just sexual. I feel heartbroken, but it's great to be with her even if it is temporary. It's not a relationship that will ever lead to commitment, and I believe it's punishment for my actions (karma).
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Brown, Dernst Emile II, Dustin Bowie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Regal
This man makes me smile from ear to ear with his music and his persona. He just seems so damn charming!! Love the music!! #DayeOnes
Adrian Akino - King
You right you right
Charla Brown
All the time!!🥰
Regal
Vinessa mae isn’t he though??!! We are all enchanted by him!!
Targhee lambson
Lucky Daye is a vibe ! 🖤
Regal
maya well I need to find me a Libra!!!
Leah Michelle
I hope he gets the recognition he deserves. I absolutely love his music and visuals.
September
Leah Michelle dude nominated for like 3 Grammys now
Angel of Scorpio
Yesss
SethSpoon
He performed in new zealand, it was amazing, 4 days ago at the sold out khalid concert so yeah