Happy Karma Christmas
Sufjan Stevens Lyrics
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Would it have been better for me
And if I could write off your intentions
Would you pretend you don't love me
And I wish you a happy karma Christmas
And I miss you my happy karma girl
My karma girl
Sometimes I think I'm just a phantom
Loneliness grows deep within me
I gave you love, I gave you fortune
Still you insist you don't love me
And I wish you a happy karma Christmas
And I miss you my happy karma girl
And I wish you a happy karma Christmas
And I miss you my happy karma girl
My karma girl
The lyrics to Sufjan Stevens's "Happy Karma Christmas" speak to a relationship that has gone awry. The singer is grappling with the idea of whether it would have been best for him to forget his love interest and move on. He questions whether it would have been better for him if he could simply write off her intentions towards him. However, despite these feelings, the singer is still deeply in love with his "happy karma girl."
The singer speaks to the loneliness that has overtaken him since their relationship has soured. He gave her his love and fortune, and despite his efforts, she still insists that she does not love him. It is clear that the singer is struggling to let go of this relationship and the hope that their love might be rekindled. Despite the pain and sadness, the singer wishes his love interest a "happy karma Christmas" and deeply misses his "karma girl."
Overall, the lyrics of "Happy Karma Christmas" speak to the complexities of love and the pain that comes with heartbreak. The singer is grappling with the reality of his situation, questioning whether he should move on or hold onto the hope of rekindling his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Would it have been best to forget you
Questioning whether it would have been better to forget the person
Would it have been better for me
Wondering if forgetting the person would have been beneficial for oneself
And if I could write off your intentions
Contemplating the possibility of disregarding the other person's motives
Would you pretend you don't love me
Asking if the other person would deny their love if their intentions were questioned
And I wish you a happy karma Christmas
Offering good will and positivity towards the other person's karma during the holiday season
And I miss you my happy karma girl
Expressing a feeling of longing towards the other person and their positive karma vibe
Sometimes I think I'm just a phantom
Feeling like an invisible entity or ghost-like presence
Loneliness grows deep within me
Experiencing a profound sense of isolation and emptiness
I gave you love, I gave you fortune
Recalling past efforts made to provide love and material comfort to the other person
Still you insist you don't love me
Despite efforts made, the other person denies having feelings of love
My karma girl
A term of endearment for the other person, who is believed to have a positive karma energy
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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