Karma
N. L. T. Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ah
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You see that I'm hurtin'
And you don't know what you did
You probably don't even care to know what it is
You promised that you'd be down
That you were my best friend
Was it all for nothin'
How could you go
Right when I needed you
You never showed
The love that I'm always showin' to you
Now you know that I'm gonna leave you
You're tellin' me no
'Cause it's gonna hurt you
Feelin' so cold
I wanted to know you
But karma's a trip now
You probably shouldn't have let me standin' alone
I wanted to love you
But karma's a trip now
You probably should turn around
And take yourself home
Karma, karma
It's just karma, karma
It's just karma, karma
It's just karma's a trip
You're the flame
I keep runnin' back to you (back to you)
Feel the pain
I keep runnin' to you
Thinkin' something's gonna change
But now that the story is over
I'm turnin' the page
Baby your history
How could you go
Right when I needed you
You never showed
The love that I'm always showin' to you
Now you know that I'm gonna leave you
You're tellin' me no
Cause it's gonna hurt you
Feelin' so cold
I wanted to know you
But karma's a trip now
You probably shouldn't have let me standin' alone
I wanted to love you
But karma's a trip now
You probably should turn around
And take yourself home
Karma, karma
It's just karma, karma
It's just karma, karma
It's just karma's a trip
What goes around comes around
(No, more)
Me and you
Me and you (and you)
The tables have turned around
And now
I'm lettin' you go
(No, go)
I wanted to know you
But karma's a trip now
You probably shouldn't have let me standin' alone
I wanted to love you
But karma's a trip now
You probably should turn around
And take yourself home
I wanted to know you
But karma's a trip now
You probably shouldn't have let me standin' alone
I wanted to love you
But karma's a trip now
You probably should turn around
And take yourself home
Karma, karma
It's just karma, karma
It's just karma, karma
It's just karma's a trip
The lyrics in N.L.T.'s song "Karma" are about the aftermath of a broken friendship or relationship. The first verse begins with the singer feeling hurt and abandoned by the person they trusted and cared for. The perpetrator is glossing over the betrayal, and the singer wonders if their efforts were fruitless. In the chorus, the singer warns that the person will get their comeuppance, "karma is a trip," and encourages them to leave.
The second verse continues with the singer confessing that they kept trying to chase the wrong person, hoping that the circumstances would change. Still, it had left them in pain. In the bridge, the singer announces that they have moved on and things have changed. It's time for the perpetrator to face the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song is about awareness and consequences, and learning to trust oneself while being mindful of who they let into their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah
Sound of disappointment
Oh, oh, oh
Expression of pain
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetition of previous expression of pain
It's a shame
Expressing sadness/regret for the situation
You see that I'm hurtin'
Pointing out the emotional pain caused by the other person's actions
And you don't know what you did
Expressing disappointment that the other person is unaware of their wrongdoing
You probably don't even care to know what it is
Assumption that the other person isn't interested in making amends
You promised that you'd be down
Reminding the other person of their commitment to the relationship
That you were my best friend
Highlighting the depth of the relationship
Was it all for nothin'
Wondering if the relationship was meaningless
How could you go
Expressing disbelief that the other person left when they were needed
Right when I needed you
Emphasizing the timing of the other person's departure
You never showed
Expressing disappointment that the other person didn't follow through on their promises
The love that I'm always showin' to you
Addressing the imbalance in the relationship
Now you know that I'm gonna leave you
Stating the decision to end the relationship
You're tellin' me no
Expressing disbelief that the other person isn't accepting the decision
'Cause it's gonna hurt you
Acknowledging that the other person is also going to be hurt by the breakup
Feelin' so cold
Describing the emotional state of the singer
I wanted to know you
Expressing regret for not having a deeper understanding of the other person
But karma's a trip now
Noting that the universe is taking care of the situation
You probably shouldn't have let me standin' alone
Pointing out the other person's mistake in leaving the artist alone
I wanted to love you
Expressing the initial desire to love the other person
You probably should turn around
Suggesting that the other person should take steps to address their behavior
And take yourself home
Encouraging the other person to focus on their own personal growth
It's just karma, karma
Reiterating the idea that the universe is taking care of things
You're the flame
Metaphor for the other person's allure
I keep runnin' back to you (back to you)
Describing the cyclical nature of the relationship
Feel the pain
Acknowledging the negative feelings associated with the relationship
Thinkin' something's gonna change
Hope for improvement in the relationship
But now that the story is over
Acknowledging that the relationship has ended
I'm turnin' the page
Emphasizing the move past the relationship
Baby your history
Confirmation that the relationship is over
What goes around comes around
Referencing the idea of karma once again
(No, more)
Expressing finality and closure
Me and you
Referring to the past relationship
The tables have turned around
Noting the shift in the power dynamic
And now
Emphasizing the current state of affairs
I'm lettin' you go
Explicitly stating the decision to move on
Karma, karma
Repetition of the karma theme
It's just karma, karma
Solidifying the idea that the universe is handling the situation
It's just karma's a trip
Finalizing the concept of karma as being unpredictable and impactful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARQUES HOUSTON, EVAN BOGART, RYAN TEDDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PressCtrlG
Even though this boy band was short lived, NLT is one of my favourite boy bands.
@justplacesph
yeah, they got great moves and voice...
@johnmarshal2833
Amen
@niasiaanderson3222
Mine also. What an asshole of a director lol😅😅😅😅 he told fans anyway 😅😅
@NanaNaima1
Yas, I miss them. Named my damn channel after them
@lexxxus8549
There were big back in the day
@reina2081
I don't understand how they didn't make it!! They're freakin AMAZING!!
@lilsouthernme
+gabriella cabrera their debut album got leaked and so they decide to break up
@devin_so_devious
People kept leaking their music so they decided to break up unfortunately
@a1r362
Bad management!