Karma
Outsized Lyrics


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All Buddhas of the past, present and future
Buddha of compassion
Please hear my anguished words of truth
Karma, in an ocean of joy
They are drunk with demonic delusions
What is right and what is wrong?
What is right and what is wrong?
Bodhisattvas, an ocean of measureless qualities
Let the might of your compassion rise to bring a quick end,
to the flowing stream of the blood and tears.
Buddha of compassion
What is right and what is wrong?
In an ocean of joy
What is right and what is wrong?
Our most cherished and long felt desire
Karma
Karma




Buddha of compassion
Please hear my anguished words of truth

Overall Meaning

The song "Karma" by Outsized is a spiritual and philosophical expression that revolves around the concept of karma, a fundamental belief in the Buddhist religion. The lyrics call upon the all Buddhas of past, present, and future, and specifically the Buddha of compassion, to listen to the singer's anguished words of truth. The singer questions the existence of good and evil, and the line, "What is right and what is wrong?" reflects the confusion and uncertainty that people often face in life.


The lyrics then invoke the Bodhisattvas, who are believed to possess an ocean of measureless qualities, including compassion. The singer calls upon the Bodhisattvas to bring an end to the flowing stream of blood and tears, highlighting the pain and suffering that people experience. The repetition of the phrase "Karma, in an ocean of joy" implies that karma is a force that has the power to determine one's fate, whether it leads to joy or sorrow.


Line by Line Meaning

All Buddhas of the past, present and future
Addressing all spiritual leaders throughout time


Buddha of compassion
Referring specifically to the Buddha of love and kindness


Please hear my anguished words of truth
Requesting attention for a heartfelt message


Karma, in an ocean of joy
The idea of karma within a larger context of happiness


They are drunk with demonic delusions
Others are misguided by negative thoughts


What is right and what is wrong?
Questioning moral and ethical values


Bodhisattvas, an ocean of measureless qualities
Calling upon spiritual leaders with boundless capabilities


Let the might of your compassion rise to bring a quick end, to the flowing stream of the blood and tears.
Using compassion as a force to stop suffering quickly


Buddha of compassion
Reiterating the importance of a compassionate Buddha


What is right and what is wrong?
Once again questioning moral and ethical values


In an ocean of joy
Echoing the earlier line about joy and karma


What is right and what is wrong?
The final repetition of the question about morality


Our most cherished and long felt desire
The thing we most hope for and value


Karma
The force that directs our fate


Karma
Again, emphasizing the importance of this idea


Buddha of compassion
Once again calling upon the compassionate Buddha for support


Please hear my anguished words of truth
Finally, restating the plea for attention to a heartfelt message




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