Karma
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I can't quite put my finger on it
But it's something about being touched
It's something about being fucked so young
That'll have you fucked up
I'm grown and I still have traumas affecting me
What is expected of a pure soul that's been so badly mishandled?
When expressing your true self would only reveal more damage
Asking god like
"How I'm so young but my body's been weaponized"?
How I'm the victim but I'm stuck looking stupid?
Now I'm navigating being hyper-sexualized
Put my hands on the knife but can't bring myself to cut
Take a hand full of pills
I'm hoping this will numb me enough
And I wonder for myself
Will I ever be enough?
Friday night, walking home from a party
He think she thicker than a snicker
But she think he sour as a smarty
Cat-calling, he want the pussy
He decided that he wanted some nookie
He wanted to jar her attention so he can get some of her cookie
Monster, the way he follows her into the alley to sneak up on her
Lobster, the way that he nips at her weaknesses with his claw up on her
Bossed her around like she ain't have a choice, but to listen to him
She said she ain't want sex
But that ain't even really matter to him
I can't believe he tried that
I can't believe he did that
She said she didn't want it
But he still did that
Stick it, push it, yea she felt that
His gratification's more important than her consent
Her goal's to chase a milly, what he did was one cent
Seems like his moral's cheap, evil is what he intends
He ain't even care about her consent
After he did what he wanted to her
He said thanks bitch
He invaded her personal space
He ain't care how she felt about it
He just did it anyway
When she tried to get away
He gripped her harder so she'd stay
He's a predator, she was prey
And he seen his entree
Her friend asked her "what's wrong"?
But she felt ashamed
She felt it was on her, it was all a part of his game
Then she thought about it
She got the courage to speak out about it
She ain't give a fuck what people thought about it
She going to speak her truth and not care who doubt it
I can't believe he tried that
I can't believe he did that
She said she didn't want it
But he still did that
Stick it, push it, yea she felt that
His gratification's more important than her consent
Her goal's to chase a milly, what he did was one cent
Seems like his moral's cheap, evil is what he intends
He ain't even care about her consent
After he did what he wanted to her
He said thanks bitch
She said don't you touch her
He didn't even hesitate
He gripped her so hard that she felt unsafe
She told him to unhand her, he said that's a mistake
He forced hisself up on her to her dismay
He looked at her like steak up on a dinner plate
He treated her just like a toy that's for his own play
He looked at her dress like it's a zone play
Entitled, selfish, bet that's why he ain't respect her private space
I can't believe he tried that
I can't believe he did that
She said she didn't want it
But he still did that
Stick it, push it, yea she felt that
His gratification's more important than her consent
Her goal's to chase a milly, what he did was one cent
Seems like his moral's cheap, evil is what he intends
He ain't even care about her consent




After he did what he wanted to her
He said thanks bitch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tone's song "Karma" speak to the lasting impact of sexual trauma and the struggle to find healing and self-acceptance. The song captures the emotional turmoil and confusion experienced by someone who has been sexually violated at a young age and continues to grapple with the consequences in adulthood.


The first verse delves into the internalization of trauma, with the singer questioning their worth and feeling damaged by their past experiences. They express frustration at the expectation to present themselves as pure while carrying the weight of their painful history. They wonder how they could be responsible for their own victimization and lament being trapped in a hyper-sexualized identity. The internal struggle becomes so overwhelming that self-destructive thoughts arise, with the person contemplating self-harm or numbing themselves with pills.


The second verse vividly portrays a predatory encounter, detailing how a person manipulates and disregards another's consent. It illustrates a situation where the victim's voice is ignored, as the perpetrator pursues their own selfish desires. The victim experiences a profound sense of violation and shame, believing that they are to blame for what transpired. However, they eventually find the courage to speak out and share their truth, refusing to let other people's judgments silence them.


The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of the song, highlighting the stark imbalance of power and the lack of concern for consent by the perpetrator. The lyrics emphasize the importance of recognizing that sexual gratification should never supersede the autonomy and well-being of another person.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't quite put my finger on it
I can't fully understand or explain it


But it's something about being touched
But there's something significant about physical contact


It's something about being fucked so young
It's something about being sexually violated at a young age


That'll have you fucked up
That will have a lasting negative impact on you


I'm grown and I still have traumas affecting me
Even as an adult, I still have unresolved emotional wounds


What is expected of a pure soul that's been so badly mishandled?
What is society's expectation for someone whose innocence has been violated?


When expressing your true self would only reveal more damage
When being authentic and vulnerable would only expose more pain


Asking god like 'How I'm so young but my body's been weaponized'?
Desperately questioning why my young body has become a tool of harm


How I'm the victim but I'm stuck looking stupid?
How am I the one who has suffered, yet I feel trapped and foolish?


Now I'm navigating being hyper-sexualized
Now I'm struggling to deal with being objectified


Put my hands on the knife but can't bring myself to cut
Feeling the urge to self-harm but unable to follow through


Take a hand full of pills, I'm hoping this will numb me enough
Taking a handful of pills, hoping they will numb my pain


And I wonder for myself, will I ever be enough?
And I question if I will ever feel worthy or sufficient


Friday night, walking home from a party
On a Friday night, walking home after attending a social event


He think she thicker than a snicker
He thinks she has an attractive body


But she think he sour as a smarty
But she finds him unappealing and unpleasant


Cat-calling, he want the pussy
Engaging in offensive and disrespectful behavior, he desires sexual intercourse


He decided that he wanted some nookie
He made the choice to pursue sexual activity


He wanted to jar her attention so he can get some of her cookie
He wanted to shock her in order to gain her attention and engage in sexual activity


Monster, the way he follows her into the alley to sneak up on her
He behaves like a monstrous predator, following her into an alley to surprise her


Lobster, the way that he nips at her weaknesses with his claw up on her
Similar to a lobster pinching its prey, he targets her vulnerabilities with force


Bossed her around like she ain't have a choice, but to listen to him
He exerted control over her as if she had no other option but to obey him


She said she ain't want sex, but that ain't even really matter to him
She clearly stated she did not consent to sex, but he disregarded her wishes


I can't believe he tried that
I can't comprehend that he would attempt such actions


I can't believe he did that
I can't accept or understand that he actually did what he did


She said she didn't want it, but he still did that
Despite her explicitly stating her lack of desire, he proceeded anyway


Stick it, push it, yea she felt that
He forcefully inserted himself and she experienced the pain


His gratification's more important than her consent
His personal satisfaction matters more to him than her voluntary agreement


Her goal's to chase a milly, what he did was one cent
Her ambition is to pursue financial success, but his actions were insignificant and harmful


Seems like his moral's cheap, evil is what he intends
It appears that he lacks moral values, and his intention is to cause harm


He ain't even care about her consent
He didn't even consider or value her consent


After he did what he wanted to her, he said thanks bitch
After violating her, he showed no remorse and insulted her


She said don't you touch her, he didn't even hesitate
She explicitly told him not to touch her, but he didn't pause for a moment


He gripped her so hard that she felt unsafe
He held her tightly in a way that made her feel endangered


She told him to unhand her, he said that's a mistake
She demanded that he release her, but he dismissed her request


He forced hisself up on her to her dismay
He imposed himself forcefully on her, causing her distress


He looked at her like steak up on a dinner plate
He viewed her as an object to satisfy his own desires


He treated her just like a toy that's for his own play
He treated her as if she were a plaything for his own amusement


He looked at her dress like it's a zone play
He regarded her outfit as an invitation for his actions


Entitled, selfish, bet that's why he ain't respect her private space
He felt entitled and self-centered, which led him to disrespect her personal boundaries


She said she didn't want it, but he still did that
Despite her clear refusal, he proceeded with his actions


Stick it, push it, yea she felt that
He forcefully penetrated her and she experienced physical pain


His gratification's more important than her consent
His own satisfaction matters more to him than her agreement


Her goal's to chase a milly, what he did was one cent
Her aspiration is to achieve significant wealth, but his actions were insignificant and harmful


Seems like his moral's cheap, evil is what he intends
It appears that he possesses low moral values and intends to cause harm


He ain't even care about her consent
He didn't even care or consider her consent


After he did what he wanted to her, he said thanks bitch
After doing what he desired to her, he showed no gratitude and disrespected her


She said don't you touch her, he didn't even hesitate
She explicitly told him not to touch her, but he didn't hesitate or show any concern


He gripped her so hard that she felt unsafe
He held onto her tightly, creating a sense of danger for her


She told him to unhand her, he said that's a mistake
She demanded that he release his grip, but he dismissed her request


He forced hisself up on her to her dismay
He forcefully imposed himself on her, causing her distress


He looked at her like steak up on a dinner plate
He looked at her as a piece of meat to consume


He treated her just like a toy that's for his own play
He treated her as an object for his own amusement


He looked at her dress like it's a zone play
He regarded her clothing as an invitation for his actions


Entitled, selfish, bet that's why he ain't respect her private space
He felt entitled and self-centered, which led to him disregarding her personal boundaries


I can't believe he tried that
It's hard to comprehend that he attempted such behavior


I can't believe he did that
It's difficult to accept or understand that he actually did it


She said she didn't want it, but he still did that
She clearly stated her lack of desire, but he proceeded regardless


Stick it, push it, yea she felt that
He forcefully inserted himself, and she experienced the pain


His gratification's more important than her consent
His personal satisfaction matters more to him than her voluntary agreement


Her goal's to chase a milly, what he did was one cent
Her ambition is to pursue significant wealth, but his actions were insignificant and harmful


Seems like his moral's cheap, evil is what he intends
It appears that he lacks moral values and has malicious intentions


He ain't even care about her consent
He didn't even consider or value her consent


After he did what he wanted to her, he said thanks bitch
After violating her, he showed no remorse and insulted her




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Antonio Byrd Jr.

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