The song was written by Marina, Jack Patterson, all three members of Captain Cuts, and produced by Patterson and Mark Ralph. Karma is a 'FEAR' track.
Karma
Marina Lyrics
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Getting off on bad behaviour
I know you inside and out, out, out
You're losing your temper
Do you think they won't remember?
You're only sorry when you're coming down, down, down
(I know)
Take it from me (I know)
You'll see in time
Take it from me
It's funny how it all goes down
Don't be sorry when it comes around
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Ain't it funny how it all adds up
When you're always tryna push your luck?
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh my god, I
Oh my god, I think it's karma
It starts with one snowball
Then you watch the dominoes fall
You carried on and on
Without a doubt, doubt, doubt (Doubt, doubt, doubt)
So vicious, this cycle
When you live in sweet denial
But, you'll be sorry when you're coming down, down, down
(I know)
Real hearts don't lie
Take it from me (I know)
You'll see in time
Take it from me
It's funny how it all goes down
Don't be sorry when it comes around
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Ain't it funny how it all adds up
When you're always tryna push your luck?
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh my god, I
Think it's karma
Oh my god, I think it's karma
And when your world comes crashing down (It won't save you)
All of the money in this town (It won't save you)
Won't save your reputation now (It won't save you, ooh)
Real hearts don't lie
Take it from me (I know)
You'll see in time
Take it from me
It's funny how it all goes down
Don't be sorry when it comes around
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Ain't it funny how it all adds up
When you're always tryna push your luck?
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh my god, I
Think it's karma
Oh my god, I think it's karma
Oh my god, I
Think it's karma
In "Karma," Marina addresses a heartbreaker, a real faker who takes pleasure in bad behavior. The song focuses on the idea of karma, the notion that what goes around comes around. Marina observantly notes that the heartbreaker will regret their actions when they face the consequences. Marina acknowledges that real hearts don’t lie and that it’s only a matter of time before the heartbreaker gets what they deserve. She sings, “It's funny how it all goes down, don't be sorry when it comes around.”
The chorus features Marina’s refrain of “Oh my god, I think it's karma” expressing her satisfaction that the heartbreaker is finally getting their comeuppance. She uses the metaphor of a snowball building into a cascade of falling dominoes to convey the idea that one’s actions can have rippling effects that come back to haunt them. Ultimately, Marina concludes that no matter how much money one has or how much they try to push their luck, it's all meaningless in the face of karma.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreaker, real faker
You break hearts and pretend to be someone you're not
Getting off on bad behaviour
You enjoy misbehaving
I know you inside and out, out, out
I'm aware of everything about you
You're losing your temper
You're getting angry and upset
Do you think they won't remember?
Do you believe people will forget?
You're only sorry when you're coming down, down, down
You're apologetic only after facing consequences
(I know) Real hearts don't lie
A true heart always speaks the truth
Take it from me (I know)
Believe me, I know from experience
You'll see in time
You'll realize eventually
It's funny how it all goes down
It's interesting how events occur
Don't be sorry when it comes around
Don't feel guilty when you face the consequences
I'm like, "Oh my god, I think it's karma"
I feel like this is what you deserve
Ain't it funny how it all adds up
It's ironic how everything accumulates
When you're always tryna push your luck?
When you're continuously taking risks?
Oh my god, I
Oh my god, I believe
Oh my god, I think it's karma
Oh my god, I feel like it's the universe's way of balancing things
It starts with one snowball
It all begins with one small event
Then you watch the dominoes fall
Then you see all the events that follow
You carried on and on
You persisted on and on
Without a doubt, doubt, doubt (Doubt, doubt, doubt)
Without any uncertainty
So vicious, this cycle
This cycle is so destructive
When you live in sweet denial
When you refuse to acknowledge the truth
But, you'll be sorry when you're coming down, down, down
You'll regret your actions eventually
And when your world comes crashing down (It won't save you)
You won't be able to avoid the consequences
All of the money in this town (It won't save you)
Money can't prevent what's coming
Won't save your reputation now (It won't save you, ooh)
It won't preserve your image now
Think it's karma
Believe it's karma
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Berger, Jack Patterson, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, Ryan Mcmahon, Ryan Rabin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@persephonepomegranate9652
The way she says "Oh my god I think it's karma" just sends chills down my spine
@fabianavalentino6304
It has a vintage flavor, kinda TFJ era but matured.
@ihavenooriginalnameideas9036
@@fabianavalentino6304 its like the family jewels is Grape juice but love+fear is a nice classy wine
@strawwberryyy
It reminds me of "oh my god, you look just like Shakira"
@Threee-tv3ni
Persephone Pomegranate sameee i thought im D only 1
@yutasbestie8633
it reminds me of "OMG you look just like Shakira"
@sofiatayebaidrees5781
Marina's new era is so majestic, mature and beautiful. I love watching her become the person that she is today. Love from Singapore!
@ronnyroxon1627
Sofia Tayeba IDREES OMG ANOTHER FELLOW SG DIAMOND!!!!
@lewjunan2354
Yo, my fellow Singaporean
@saidmdmonir7847
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