Same Difference are siblings Sarah and Sean Smith from Portsmouth, Hampshire. Sean, 24, left home at the age of 17 to perform on cruise ships and has performed in a number of pantomimes, as well as an ABBA tour group. Sarah, 21, left home at 16 to attend the Italia Conti Academy, completing her diploma in 2007. Prior to appearing on X Factor, Sarah had already worked as a professional model and appeared on Nickelodeon TV show Genie in the House.
In early 2008 Same Difference toured the country as part of the massive X Factor Live tour. The tour visited packed arenas all over the UK, with the duo recreating their best loved performances from the show, receiving enthusiastic reviews from fans and critics alike.
Following the X factor tour, Same Difference went on to sign an album deal with Simon Cowell's label, Syco, and recorded their debut album with some of the biggest names in pop - Pete Waterman (Kylie, Steps, Donna Summer), Jörgen Elofsson (Britney Spears, Leona Lewis, Westlife), and Quiz/Larossi (Alexandra Burke, Pussycat Dolls, The Saturdays). Their debut single 'We R One' shot into the charts at 13, and was shortly followed by the album 'POP', which has so far sold in excess of 180,000 copies and been certified Gold in the UK.
Now with new management, a new record deal with PopLife Records and a new beginning, things couldn't look any better for Same Differece. International fans can look forward to the release of 'POP' in 2010, with a revised tracklisting featuring new songs. UK fans can look forward to the second album, which will be released in summer 2010.
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Karma Karma
Same Difference Lyrics
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(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh)
I can hear it
Can't you hear it
I can feel it
At my shoulder
Getting closer
Taking over body and mind.
Telling me I'm guilty
(I can't remember)
All I'm doing wrong
(I can't remember)
Wouldn't wanna change
(I'm only human)
Doubt I ever get it right.
Could be a great somebody
In a brand new body
If I get another try.
Karma Karma
Cut the drama
Never satisfi-yi-yied
Karma Karma
Dalai Lama
Even had to do it right.
(Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
High above us
Nearly hopeless
Try to focus
On the in and there
Yeah I mean to
But I seem to
Always lean to
Having lot of fun.
Telling me I'm guilty
(I can't remember)
All I'm doing wrong
(I can't remember)
Wouldn't wanna change
(I'm only human)
Doubt I ever get it right.
Could be a great somebody
In a brand new body
If I get another try.
Karma Karma
Cut the drama
Never satisfi-yi-yied
Karma Karma
Dalai Lama
Even had to do it right.
(Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
Could be a great somebody
In a brand new body
If I get another try.
Karma Karma
Cut the drama
Never satisfi-yi-yied
Karma Karma
Dalai Lama
Even had to do it right.
(Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
Karma Karma
Cut the drama
Never satisfi-yi-yied
Karma Karma
Dalai Lama
Even had to do it right.
(Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
(Uh-oh, uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh)
The song "Karma Karma" by Same Difference is a reflection on personal accountability and the consequences of one's actions. The song begins with a sense of foreboding, as the singer can feel something sneaking up behind them. This is a metaphor for karma, which is often thought of as a force that brings consequences for one's actions. The singer acknowledges that they are guilty of something, but they can't remember what it is. This could reflect a feeling of being caught in a cycle of bad behavior, where the consequences are piling up and becoming overwhelming.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Karma, Karma, cut the drama," which indicates a desire to break free from the negative cycle and move forward. The mention of the Dalai Lama is a nod to the principles of Buddhism, which stress the importance of personal accountability and the need to let go of attachments and negative emotions. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the assertion that the singer could be a "great somebody" if given another chance in a new body.
Overall, "Karma Karma" is a reflective and introspective song that asks listeners to examine their own actions and consider the consequences they may face in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear it
The feeling of guilt is becoming more apparent
Can't you hear it
Asking if others around can feel the guilt too
I can feel it
Sensing the weight of guilt in oneself
Sneaking up behind
Guilt coming from past actions and creeping up on one's consciousness
At my shoulder
Guilt is present and close to oneself
Getting closer
Guilt is becoming more pervasive
Taking over body and mind.
Guilt dominating one's thoughts and emotions
Telling me I'm guilty
The voice of guilt reminding one of their mistakes
(I can't remember)
Not being able to completely recall one's past actions
All I'm doing wrong
Awareness of the wrongness of current actions
(I'm only human)
Acknowledging that making mistakes is innate and inevitable as a human
Doubt I ever get it right.
Feeling unsure about the ability to make things right in the future
Could be a great somebody
Realizing the potential to be a better version of oneself
In a brand new body
Metaphorical change and improvement in character
If I get another try.
Desiring the chance to redeem oneself
Karma Karma
A reminder that one's past actions have consequences
Cut the drama
Stop the self-pity and take accountability
Never satisfi-yi-yied
The feeling that nothing is ever enough
Dalai Lama
Reference to a figure of peace and spirituality
Even had to do it right.
Even someone revered for their wisdom and teachings has to put in effort to do the right thing
High above us
Feeling distant from one's best self
Nearly hopeless
Feeling despair about the possibility of change
Try to focus
Attempting to concentrate on improving oneself
On the in and there
Focus on the internal and personal journey towards growth
Yeah I mean to
Intention to improve oneself is present
But I seem to
Struggling to follow through on intentions
Always lean to
Continually falling back into old habits
Having lot of fun.
Giving in to temporary pleasure and disregarding long term growth
Contributed by Julian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marc White
They never got the credit they deserved. A brilliant pop album
G. J.
I just discovered this group, and already love them, great song!!!
jetty2yo
This song is AMAZING!
JamespolIeCE
This should have represented the UK in Eurovision this year
Eva
i love this so much same difference are AMAZING!
George Forth
Best single never released.
jetty2yo
AMAZINGGGG!!!!!!!!! been waiting for this song and album since they told me about it !!!! want my album now!!!!!!
Morgan Patrick
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Alan Woods
LOVE IT! My album couldn't turn up quick enough! :D
Waheed Rehman
why wasnt this a number 1? totally in love with this song!!!