On 23 February 2015, they released debut EP, [italics]EP I[/italics]. The follow-up EP, [italics]EP II[/italics], was released in November 2015. As their promotion for the upcoming debut album, they released third EP, [italics]Loveblood[/italics], on 4 November 2016. Their debut album, [italics]Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect[/italics] was released on 6 January 2017.
Sundara Karma released their second studio album, [italics]Ulfilas' Alphabet[/italics], on 1 March 2019.
Kill Me
Sundara Karma Lyrics
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We like to watch violence,
Drunk at the steering wheel,
While I pop a pill,
Antidepressants,
My quick convalescence,
From a lost adolescence,
I’ve become co-dependent,
Dare I say you’re progressive,
Wanna come back to my place,
And I’ll prove I’m a real mess,
Hypocritical, obsessed,
Drowning in distress,
Probably driving a Prius,
Hoping no one will see us,
Kill me kill the sound,
It starts as something funny,
Then it all falls down,
I was born in December,
A choice I wasn’t allowed,
Woke from a dream,
In a bed buried underground,
Is this real?
Is this real?
Is this real?
I did too much yoga,
Had a psychotic moment,
So I went to the MOMA,
Just to be left alone,
Then I was sent to the doctor,
Before I fled to India,
In pursuit of the moment,
One thing that I’ve figured,
Grass is always greener,
That can make you meaner,
Even give you bulimia,
And the bullies will tease ya,
That’s cause they also suffer,
Everybody suffers,
Put it on a t-shirt,
Cause we’ve all got amnesia,
Kill me kill the sound,
It starts as something funny,
Then it all falls down,
I was born in December,
A choice I wasn’t allowed,
Woke from a dream,
In a bed buried underground,
I’m waking up at night,
Cause you’re calling me,
Through the thin formaldehyde,
Waiting patiently,
And I’m drifting out of control,
In a distant dream,
Where you’re killing me,
Kill me kill the sound,
It starts as something funny,
Then it all falls down,
I was born in December,
A choice I wasn’t allowed,
Woke from a dream,
In a bed buried underground
In Sundara Karma's song "Kill Me," the lyrics delve into themes of self-destruction, mental health struggles, and the human tendency to romanticize and glorify pain. The opening lines, "God is my co-pilot, We like to watch violence," suggest a sense of detachment from the consequences of one's actions and an inclination towards chaos. The reference to being drunk at the steering wheel and popping a pill depicts a self-destructive behavior fueled by a reliance on antidepressants. The singer seems to acknowledge their dependence on someone else, possibly a romantic partner, reflected in the line, "I've become co-dependent."
The song delves into the contradictory nature of the singer's character, describing them as both hypocritical and obsessed, drowning in distress but also trying to impress others. The mention of driving a Prius and hoping not to be seen points to a desire for anonymity and a fear of judgment. The repeated plea to "Kill me kill the sound" is a desperate cry for release from the pain and confusion they are experiencing.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's search for meaning and enlightenment. Their journey takes them from doing yoga to experiencing a psychotic moment, visiting the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) to find solace, and ultimately seeking answers in India. The grass is always presented as greener on the other side, but in this pursuit of happiness, they realize that it can make them meaner or even lead to self-destructive behaviors like bulimia. The mention of bullies teasing is a reminder that everyone suffers in their own way.
The chorus repeats the desire to be killed and an awareness of their condition, being born in December without the choice, and waking from a dream in a bed buried underground. These lines could be interpreted metaphorically, symbolizing a feeling of entrapment and longing for liberation from the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
God is my co-pilot
I rely on a higher power for guidance and support
We like to watch violence
We find entertainment in seeing acts of aggression and harm
Drunk at the steering wheel
Intoxicated while in control of my own life
While I pop a pill
Taking medication to cope with my struggles
Antidepressants
Medication prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression
My quick convalescence
Rapid recovery from a difficult period in my life
From a lost adolescence
Moving on from a confusing and uncertain youth
I’ve become co-dependent
I've developed an unhealthy reliance on someone or something
You seem awfully impressive
You appear to be extremely remarkable
Dare I say you’re progressive
I hesitate to acknowledge your forward-thinking nature
Wanna come back to my place
Would you like to return to my home with me
And I’ll prove I’m a real mess
I will demonstrate that I am truly in a state of chaos and disorder
Hypocritical, obsessed
Contradictory in my beliefs and highly preoccupied
Drowning in distress
Overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety and suffering
Probably driving a Prius
Likely driving a fuel-efficient car in an attempt to be environmentally conscious
Hoping no one will see us
Desiring to remain unnoticed by others
Kill me kill the sound
Make me feel alive by drowning out the noise of the world
It starts as something funny
Initially, it appears humorous or lighthearted
Then it all falls down
Eventually, everything crumbles and falls apart
I was born in December
I entered this world during the month of December
A choice I wasn’t allowed
A decision I didn't have control over
Woke from a dream
Awakened from a state of unconsciousness or illusion
In a bed buried underground
Lying in a grave beneath the surface
Is this real?
Am I experiencing genuine reality?
I did too much yoga
I engaged in an excessive amount of yoga practice
Had a psychotic moment
Experienced a brief period of mental disturbance
So I went to the MOMA
I visited the Museum of Modern Art to seek solace
Just to be left alone
Simply desiring solitude and isolation
Then I was sent to the doctor
I was compelled to see a physician
Before I fled to India
Prior to escaping to India
In pursuit of the moment
Seeking a particular experience or feeling
One thing that I’ve figured
One conclusion that I have arrived at
Grass is always greener
The circumstances of others often appear more favorable
That can make you meaner
This mindset can cultivate bitterness and cruelty
Even give you bulimia
It may even lead to the development of an eating disorder like bulimia
And the bullies will tease ya
The people who torment you will mock and taunt you
That’s cause they also suffer
This is because they, too, experience pain and hardship
Everybody suffers
Every individual endures their own share of pain
Put it on a t-shirt
Publicize this statement on a garment as a form of expression
Cause we’ve all got amnesia
Because we tend to forget about our struggles and past experiences
I’m waking up at night
I am becoming conscious in the darkness
Cause you’re calling me
Because you are summoning me
Through the thin formaldehyde
Via the delicate preservative used in embalming
Waiting patiently
Remaining calm and composed while anticipating something
And I’m drifting out of control
I am losing my sense of direction and purpose
In a distant dream
Within a far-off and elusive vision
Where you’re killing me
Where you are causing me great harm or suffering
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Adam Crisp, Oscar Pollock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Braulio Zamudio
Mexicanos que apoyen a este increible grupo reportense con un like.
サミ
WHAT A VISUAL, I love the hair, the song, the video and title
Also, I missed you, my dudes
Sheila Valdez
Esta banda es increíble en todo sentido, merece mucho más reconocimiento. Algún día espero verlos en Argentina.
j
you guys deserve more fame
K.L. Tan
Not fame but appreciation
Stephen Feeney
Glasto 2022.
Bells Elizabeth
I just found this band and I'm loving it 😍😁
Carolina Tulia
yes yes yes ♥️♥️ i love this so much. it complements the song so well. you never disappoint guys. love you xx
A.L. L.
They never disappoint.....
La Creme OnTop
Sundara Karma is the best rock band there is anywhere now. WHY oh WHY aren’t they huge ??!