Karma
TKL Lyrics
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It's evident I get upset with the outcome stuck in the middle like Malcom
Success is an outcome you get from obsessing what you're all about and
I'm just a fountain pouring words out of my mouth 'till I'm drownin'
In twenty-five countin' years that I spent just amountin' to nothin'
But yet don't regret 'cause with out them I'd be up shit creek and shoutin'
This weeks the week that I keep it a thousand
This blister bleeds while I feast off the hounds that wish they could see this mirage all around them
Depict how you see them time has a price when it stops you from breathin'
Limelight is nice watch it change like the seasons
You chose your path, you really tried
Those that laugh, and turned an eye
Y'all that hate, prove me right
I gotta tell you I'm gon' dance on your grave when you die
Hopelessly faded shading my eyes from the tactics that actors and actresses preach to the masses
Ugly, tucked in subliminal messages criminal taking the time to investigate
Rhymes interesting it's fine you're impressed with it
Standardized testing I guess with the best of them
Candid I am so get checked with your résumé
Man with the plan I'm the best one to everything
Y'all might be blinded stuck in reflection
Mirrors remind you you're hooked on perfection
Hope we can find you in you're misdirection so coping the time that you're lacking protection
Don't wait for madness to claim you from demons Po says it's time that you act on your dreams it's
Close to the abyss I hope that you love this
Close to all of us have changed for a reason
You chose your path, you really tried
Those that laugh, and turned an eye
Y'all that hate, prove me right
I gotta tell you I'm gon' dance on your grave when you die
In the song "Karma", TKL talks about the struggles he has faced in life and his journey to success. He begins by saying that he feels aimless and motionless because he has set a precedent of devotion for himself, which makes him upset with the outcome. He compares himself to Malcolm, who was stuck in the middle of his beliefs and struggles. TKL believes that success can only be achieved by obsessing over what one is all about. He feels like he is just a fountain of words, pouring them out until he is drowning. He reflects on the 25 years he has spent trying to achieve something and feels like he has amounted to nothing, but he does not regret it because it has brought him to where he is. He hopes that this week will be different and that he can keep it a thousand.
TKL also talks about the people who laughed at him and did not believe in him. He says that he will dance on their graves when they die. He talks about the subliminal messages that actors and actresses preach to the masses and how he tries to shade his eyes from them. He has taken the time to investigate things and has found that rhymes are interesting. He also mentions the standardized testing that he went through and how he impressed the best of them. He is confident in his abilities and asks others to get checked with their resumes. He reflects on how people are blinded by perfection and mirrors remind them of it. He hopes that people can find themselves before it's too late.
Overall, "Karma" is a song about the struggles that TKL has faced in life and how he has overcome them to achieve success. He highlights the importance of being true to oneself and not giving up when faced with adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Aimless awaken motionless precedent set with devotion
Starting off the day feeling lost and stagnant, but still bound by the commitment I've made to myself.
It's evident I get upset with the outcome stuck in the middle like Malcom
I can't help but be disappointed with where I'm at, caught between what I want and what I have, like the character Malcolm in the middle of his family's chaos.
Success is an outcome you get from obsessing what you're all about and
The key to achieving success is to obsess over your passions and goals.
I'm just a fountain pouring words out of my mouth 'till I'm drownin'
I'm overflowing with thoughts and emotions that I can't help sharing, even if they threaten to overwhelm me.
In twenty-five countin' years that I spent just amountin' to nothin'
I've spent a quarter of a century feeling like I haven't achieved anything substantial.
But yet don't regret 'cause with out them I'd be up shit creek and shoutin'
Despite feeling unfulfilled, I don't regret the choices I've made, because without them I'd be in a much worse situation.
This weeks the week that I keep it a thousand
This week I'm going to be completely honest and authentic.
This blister bleeds while I feast off the hounds that wish they could see this mirage all around them
I'm still hurting even as I revel in the jealousy of those who can't see the struggle behind my success.
Who needs devices gone through the trees then lost in the vices
Who needs technology when you can walk through nature, but still get lost in negative habits.
Depict how you see them time has a price when it stops you from breathin'
Show others your perspective because life is too short to waste on things that don't matter.
Limelight is nice watch it change like the seasons
Fame and attention may be nice, but they're fleeting and constantly changing.
You chose your path, you really tried
You've made choices and put in effort towards your goals.
Those that laugh, and turned an eye
People who have ridiculed or ignored you.
Y'all that hate, prove me right
Those who have expressed outright dislike or disdain for you only motivate me to succeed more and prove them wrong.
I gotta tell you I'm gon' dance on your grave when you die
I'm so driven to succeed that I'll even celebrate the demise of those who doubted me.
Hopelessly faded shading my eyes from the tactics that actors and actresses preach to the masses
Feeling disillusioned and overwhelmed by the manufactured messages and posturing put out by celebrities and influencers.
Ugly, tucked in subliminal messages criminal taking the time to investigate
There are nefarious, hidden messages in the media that aren't immediately apparent, and it's worth taking the time to uncover them.
Rhymes interesting it's fine you're impressed with it
I'm glad that people find my lyrics intriguing and memorable.
Standardized testing I guess with the best of them
I'm able to hold my own and excel under competitive, standardized conditions.
Candid I am so get checked with your résumé
I'm always honest and straightforward, so if you want to question my abilities, go ahead and look at my track record.
Man with the plan I'm the best one to everything
I'm confident in my skills and have a plan to achieve everything I want.
Y'all might be blinded stuck in reflection
Others may be too focused on their own image and reputation to see things clearly.
Mirrors remind you you're hooked on perfection
Self-image can be a dangerous addiction, as seen in the fixation on perfection that mirrors can trigger.
Hope we can find you in you're misdirection so coping the time that you're lacking protection
I hope that you can find your way even when you're lost, and that you don't waste time or leave yourself vulnerable.
Don't wait for madness to claim you from demons Po says it's time that you act on your dreams it's
Don't delay or let mental health issues consume you - instead, follow your dreams and take action.
Close to the abyss I hope that you love this
When you're on the brink of disaster or hitting rock bottom, I hope you can still find something to cherish.
Close to all of us have changed for a reason
Everyone goes through changes and struggles, but it happens for a reason and can lead to growth and improvement.
Contributed by Blake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.