AJR - Karma (Lyrics)

[@Zero_Shift]

Everyones talking about how good this song is. Don't get me wrong, I love this song, but to me this just sounds so real. Perfectly capturing how I feel about everything.

[@t3p564]

the last sentence is true for me though i never went to therapy

[@itsdardarthebean4779]

I need help

[@Zero_Shift]

@@itsdardarthebean4779 Talk to a family member you can trust, or a close friend. Or if you want professional help, a therapist. You can never go wrong with it. Accepting help doesnt make you weak. Or if needed, just rant to some strangers online, if just getting it off your chest helps

[@arandomtoad480]

Yeah, the first time I heard it I shut it off because I didn't need a reality check

[@ramirvelrio2278]

x2

[@erikcampbell7645]

this song honestly describes a lot of my pain. not depressed, i have my own mental shit to keep to myself cuz this is online and i dont want everyone knowing my issues. this song just AH its so perfect

[@aliensteve7512]

same here this song just seems to resonate of how i feel i just want to see everyone happy but way don't I feel happy and loved, i just feel empty and depressed but I hope I feel better one day

[@atroxxious]

This song explains my life pretty well,damn my life fell apart in one day

[@maxistellazapata7108]

mood

[@nathaniel5017]

I hope you feel better

[@pctotto9854]

Makes you hope for better

[@add.ismith]

Neotheater is just such a lit album. This is AJR’s time.

[@Winnistersinister]

Addi tbh....I like click more UwU

[@funnyweirdo846]

L-Lapis..... What you d-doing here..?! >:0

[@teepo9440]

@@Winnistersinister iii to

[@cathal9596]

How come I've never heard of AJR? They're AMAZING!

[@creepypasteamy8520]

Same

[@i_change_my_name_too_often]

They literally make songs that relate to the world so much! Literally I'm in middle school and their song "Drama" literally relates to everything happening in my school (especially with the popular girls) so honestly I was amazed when I first found them and now there my favorite band!

[@just._.waffles]

Me: *trys to sing the part at **3:27* Lungs: aM i A jOkE tO yOu

[@helen6031]

😂😂

[@fandomuniversal7650]

I try to sing that part, and look at me now my lungs are dead Xp

[@cyndaquilllover4807]

Me: it can’t be that hard Lungs:are you sure about that

[@cyanowo103]

Omg i sing this part and i dont now where is the pain in my lungs xdxd

[@grungekitty77]

it's not that hard.... Use your diaphragm and have NONE of y'all ever learned how to take breaths between lines while singing? For example: Take a small breath between "better" and "the universe" and then again between "think" and "It" If you still can't do it, pick a word or two to sacrifice, usually "and", "I", "but", "it", etc. can be replaced with a breath and nobody'll notice. Just make sure it's at the beginning or end of a line. Choir dismissed. *Edit: But make sure you take a QUIET breath! Gulping in air is going to ruin your singing! It takes too long to do and it's too loud! You want to sneak oxygen in where you can, not inhale it all in one go!"

[@tyrodragon45]

Man...i can relate...Im not depressed or whatever crap, i just feel like im constantly missing something..

[@kadenfishbowl]

Me

[@bluestreaksthehedgehog.]

TyroDragon 45 same

[@nayathorne6273]

Same here friend

[@wow-ri1kx]

Me too

[@chreem2132]

mood

[@jetblack-0]

My mom: r u alright- Me: *fInE, oH nO eVeRyThInG’s FiNe*

[@juanen4k]

What the F***

[@jetblack-0]

Dlowercray GG whoa are _you_ alright-

[@alexhowes8778]

Heh.. At least your mom asks Mine don't care, I don't see why I'm complaining I've pushed too far.

[@jetblack-0]

@@alexhowes8778 :c im sorry if this is true..it rlly bothers me when parents don't ever ask their own child if they're ok..

[@alexhowes8778]

@@jetblack-0 eh. It isn't like I would ever tell her how I feel if she did ask.

[@magehelock9296]

Anyone else here during the quarantine? Cause dis song legit be the mood of 2020 so far :/

[@operator-wm7ln]

Me lol

[@mayamartin7438]

I haven’t gone psycho yet!

[@Air-ml9uh]

This is my everyday mood for the past 3 years

[@deanamesman8954]

Natsumi Potato same but I swear I'm on the verge of killing someone

[@mayamartin7438]

Deana Mesman O-O do u have roblox? I can help u calm down ;-;

[@joiebeckwith6046]

For the scary part long no breath of 3:27 you can do it by taking tiny tiny breaths in between every two or so sentences, with practice it gets easy, but when your speaking or singing you want to try and do as little as possible, that's what they did here and it comes across amazing. When recording they probably get many many takes, so thats how it sounds so easy, but it's not. it takes a ton of work, and you can see how much effort they put into this song just to learn how to do that one specific part. some of it may be editing, but most of it's actually them :D

[@cynthyawongwong3462]

It’s easy do 3 at a time

[@sarahmorris4575]

I think I might eventually be able to do it but for right now the whole thing takes two breaths when I try really hard

[@cynthyawongwong3462]

@@sarahmorris4575 really?

[@sarahmorris4575]

@@cynthyawongwong3462 ye

[@cynthyawongwong3462]

@@sarahmorris4575 ✅ ok

[@julianrogers5742]

How does he sing those last few lines without breathing?! Insane

[@aaronbs1183]

Last few... I'm pretty sure it's 95 words like what the actual hell

[@zoepart]

He used multiple recordings, he said so in an interview

[@julianrogers5742]

@@zoepart fair enough makes sense then, was gonna say..

[@nadashka...4645]

I dont know..

[@itzscorpioperiodt8290]

Huh it’s not that hard to me

[@bripatello5686]

This album is so good. AJR is about to be the next big thing!

[@rease38]

trying to sing the last part without taking breaths is SO hard. i’m determined to get it though

[@davester6994]

I get up to lie here forever

[@practicallyapenguin1009]

It's not that hard little, tip tho when he says "i" you can sneak a super quick breath. It's not hard for me because I'm in choir and we have to hold notes that are more than 10 beats and ive learned how to sneak in breaths in a way that people wont notice

[@yomama2469]

i can do it 🤷🏽‍♀️ maybe it’s because i’m a flute player

[@yomama2469]

PracticallyAPenguin100 10 beats really isn’t that much

[@itsjustvin7630]

@@practicallyapenguin1009 maybe it's not hard cuz you know how.

[@elisouthurst4746]

I spent like an hour trying to get the last lyrics xD

[@liam_ricther1903]

Eli Southurst i feel your pain

[@generalbeanie8382]

bruh, i gave up after 5 hours and i still can't get it done without sounding like a dying puppy in the middle of it.

[@ClanDosCanalhas]

me too hahaha But if you fill your lungs completely after he says "pocket" is easier

[@robossthinking1056]

Mhm

[@peyt00n.]

I did it first try

[@adoornail]

THE FLASHBACKS OH MY GOD

[@Sofia-ym7zf]

~ *KARMA* ~ I've been so good I'ven been helpful and friendly I've been so good Why am i feeling empty? I've been so good I've been so good this year I've been so good But it's still getting harder I've been so good Where the hell is the karma? I've been so good I've been so good this year Why are you asking me why? My days and nights Are filled with disappointment Fine,oh,no,everything's fine I'm not sure why i booked today's appointment I've been so good I'ven been helpful and friendly I've been so good Why am i feeling empty? I've been so good I've been so good this year I've been so good But it's still getting harder I've been so good Where the hell is the karma? I've been so good I've been so good this year ( *MUSIC* ) What? Am i normal or not? Am i crazier than other patients? Right, I've done everything's right So where's the karma, doc? I've lost my patience 'Cause I've been so good I've been working my ass off I've been so good Still, I'm lonely and stressed out I've been so good I've been so good this year And I've been so good But it's still getting harder I've been so good Where the hell is the karma? I've been so good I've been so good this year Ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah Ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah,ah I've been so good this year I've been so good this year ( *MUSIC* ) Time,i know we're out of time But what if sad thoughts come ande i can't stop it? Bye,i don't wanna say bye If only i could keep you in my pocket To give me some diagnosis of why I'm so hollow Please give me instuctions,i promise i'll follow I tripped on my ankle and fractured my elbow But doesn't that mean that the tour's gonna sell,though? I try to explain the good faith that's been wasted But after an hour,it sounds like complaining Wait,don't go away,can i lie here forever? You say that I'm better,why don't i feel better? The universe works in mysterious ways But I'm starting to think it ain't working for me Doctor,should i be good Should i be good this year?

[@Falzer]

Wow. Someone commented a lyrics on a lyric video.

[@MezephelesArt]

@@Falzer Hey, some of us like to copy and paste things.

[@Falzer]

@@MezephelesArt yeah copy everything. But when u have to paste it think about it first

[@MezephelesArt]

@@Falzer No, like, some other people might want to copy and paste. Also, some of us want to see the full lyrics. Don't rag on people, there are many reasons for posting lyrics on a lyric video.

[@Falzer]

@@MezephelesArt ok

[@almaaguzmanv8781]

Aggressively singing/screeching this song helps me feel better

[@sophiee.2434]

This is legit my entire state of mind.

[@Gachafan565]

WHY IS THIS SO GOD DAMN RELATABLE 😭😭

[@azzythesmol]

I relate to this song so much that I legit cry when I listen to it, because it describes my life almost in exact detail.

[@yourgorgo1320]

En la cuarentena, escuchando esto 24/7

[@sirariousvyge]

This song touches my heart, it puts so many images and ideas in my head. I can listen to this forever.

[@jai5391]

Yup. This is my life.

[@MilesTheArtist2.0]

This Have To Be Many Likes Not Six

[@chanakaweerawardhana7856]

Same with me

[@chanakaweerawardhana7856]

( this is my dad’s account btw)

[@thinkinfinity1303]

To all those saying AJR is amazing - recently, they made a song called "Don't Throw Out My Legos". That's why they're amazing.

[@carmageddon19]

“You say that I’m better, why don’t I feel better?” That hit me hard

[@wickedlycreepy]

Bro this really describes my life like it really describes that emptiness ive had for years but dont worry it will go away soon you just have to find something to fill it with like for me it was love

[@coffintears5821]

Gay

[@wickedlycreepy]

@@coffintears5821 yes im gay

[@coffintears5821]

@@wickedlycreepy uh........ok

[@thatoneguy5347]

The first part it sounds like me when I'm writing a letter to "Santa"

[@-andrea-9201]

This is so good ❤️

[@phillipalbrecht2313]

Challenge starts at 3:27

[@elkaaliyeva8088]

Dam this is hard😂

[@kadenfishbowl]

bet

[@maya-cg6vo]

I did it

[@elkaaliyeva8088]

Wow i did it finaleeeee

[@nobodyoutoftheordinary1957]

It took me on my third time

[@silly3-e2v]

I dont think people understand the reality of how true this song is

[@tadashiguy3083]

I love it but at the same time it hurts me

[@cjrock95]

3:05 my favorite part all the way to the end of the song.

[@midnight1899]

Same

[@Miyuki_-bt3vc]

People with the most beautiful eyes lose the most tears People with the happiest smiles are the saddest People with the kindest hearts are those who are always broken

[@Miyuki_001]

T^T

[@meowingburger9408]

Hmmmm lamo i have a cold heart soo is that good or bad

[@kannakamui4569]

Fit’s me ever well

[@Miyuki_-bt3vc]

@Alexandra Poblador :(

[@irxki7256]

i love this it makes me remember my old self:]

[@RadioOppy1]

Who let them write a song about me?

[@MilesTheArtist2.0]

Kids Have Karma

[@a2young775]

Thank you for pointing that out it's not like I know about that

[@MilesTheArtist2.0]

Violet Denman .-.

[@bradluchon2834]

i understand

[@cocacolaplayz7423]

@BIZ ye who let them write a song bout us

[@The_Harsh_Guy]

The simple lirycs that can tell exactly what you are feeling thats how a composition is heart shaking

[@lyd8604]

Who loves music too? 💙

[@peyt00n.]

Who doesn't?

[@randominternetperson4215]

Wait a minute you listen to AJR Toga???

[@sanity0715]

This song is a mood

[@ryliemosier6575]

Uhh hey I’m late but I’m proud of everyone here and how far you have came

[@sanpetes7-72-44]

This song is the best to listen to when you are having the worst day. The end of this song always helps me feel better

[@drflopzz]

3:27

[@bree4531]

What? The line after or before?

[@rebekahcooksey5947]

Amazing song I can’t stop singing it! Good job with the lyrics!

[@gyubvni]

they deserve so much

[@karmalevin3735]

I feel so appreciated cuz my name is karma lol

[@MilesTheArtist2.0]

what your mom has karma if your name is karma

[@giyuhavenofriends679]

Boi ur so lucky😊wish I also have ur name

[@dinthe5354]

Sooo good

[@saveevans327]

Kinda just, tearing up, this song is just, it speaks to me a lot

[@yourcousinrat]

Me: I'm going to school with my new anime merch! My whole class when they seen it: 2:16

[@reykaa5641]

I love this song , its make me better :)

[@dodecasomnia]

I had never heard this song before and only stumbled upon this video randomly, and I really was NOT prepared to have my heart torn from my chest on this fine Wednesday morning.

[@thai8425]

I saw this song on Tommy’s exile and i spent hours typing in “time I know we’re outta time but what if sad thoughts come and I can’t stop it”

[@bodacious2025]

i relate so much to this song its scary

[@kannakamui4569]

Oh are you ok and I am sorry for yo, I send a lot of love to you.Hope this helps you. 😁

[@sarahviaene7758]

I luvvvv this😍😍😍

[@nobodyw5885]

This song is just like me It describe me how I feel all the time The best song ever

[@brianamiller8479]

So good. I AM IN LOVE

[@deezrobotics8035]

I haven’t heard this song in 12 years… good memories

[@rosesxnoi]

this song released 3 years ago, what the hell

[@Something471]

This better be a joke. Because the song came out 4 years ago 😭😂

[@wolverious]

I can relate to the lyrics so much, it scares me

[@MilesTheArtist2.0]

friends:u ok girl? me:yeah im fine friend v friend:Shes MINE me: ;-; friends:are YoU Ok?!? me:everythings fine dont help me! friends:ok...

[@Dreamer-wb2lm]

OMG I sung the 3:27 without stopping- you take a deep breath in then goooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!⭐

[@tannersmith9720]

Same

[@jules-xp2nu]

Conocí está canción por la versión en español que hizo D4ve, ufff arte

[@alejandrinamartinez728]

Perfect grades, loving family and friends. I still feel like shit

[@dinthe5354]

Wouw❤

[@funnex5826]

Is it just me or at 2:41 the melody sounds just like the one used in 100 bad days?

[@Dreamer-wb2lm]

This makes me feel EmOtIoNaL! I saw this in a meme and I came here yaaaassss!⭐

[@Halia.who_]

I love this song 🎧 I can relate so well with it and I just love how I can relate to this and how it explains a lot of my feelings and emotions 😅

[@ammythesta2099]

so i ended up being a mom for two guys who came into the store I work at the other day the one guy went to visit his gramp's grave so he wasn't doin' well he and his buddy went drinking so they were tipsy and they drove there so i said "imma give you each a muffin and some water and ur gonna sit in the store for a bit till you're good to go okay?" and they said okay and when they were a bit better they said i was a really nice lady and i told them be careful and they said we're jsut gonna hang in the parking lot for a bit longer before we go then they left I hope they got home okay.

[@zacharymiddleton9530]

Ammy Thesta I would've called an uber for them, but amazing job taking care of them! Hope they're safe,

[@ammythesta2099]

@@zacharymiddleton9530 I never had an uber and don't have minutes on my phone or internet at my job. otherwise i probably would have.

[@zacharymiddleton9530]

Ammy Thesta ahh that makes sense, well good on you for helping them! (:

[@aiden_storm8182]

WHY DO I RELATE TO THIS SONG SOOO MUCH!?!?!?!?!?!

[@ItzPandaManda]

It is just like my life!!!!!! It fits soooo good!!

[@Emily-eu7bn]

For me this song is very relatable because I keep doing good for people and it ends up blowing up in my face instead. I have gotten dumped 2 times in 3 months and I tried really hard for them. I try hard in school and now I’m gonna fail. I try hard to make everyone happy but I end up being sad

[@ghostlydoger]

I’ve been very terrible and I’ve been loving this somg ngl

[@Mysterious.826]

I love this song 🎵

[@timinator900]

I can relate so much to this song. It's tough being a college student. No friends, over 200 miles away from my family. And stress, lots of stress on the amount of homework I deal with. As someone who has high functioning autism, it's hard for me to fit in and communicate with people. 😔

[@oliviabright3483]

I only looked this song up to make my dad mad. I started listening and then I was like, wow this person's actually pretty good.

[@theburrito2084]

This is exactly the convo between me and my therapist everytime

[@whattoputinhere8592]

Tbh i used to listen to this song when I was kinda young and i absolutely relate to this

[@purplejellyllama]

onto the songs i can relate to playlist you go (its private but you can check out my other playlists)

[@Rennble]

I've went through the 5 stages of grief in 4 : 06 minutes Btw I bet this happened while some people are searching this up : 0.1 % karma 99.9% I've been so good this year

[@daffnearmenteros3792]

This is the best song

[@moonieistired7263]

I’m very late to this- But can we all collectively agree that this is the anthem for people pleasers and people who give way too much but get little in return?

[@gigisabella]

3:54 when the deku says that the universe works in a different way I think of that just me?

[@cocacolaplayz7423]

Hmm???? Deku from MHA??

[@jordandiess3398]

It’s so great I love how are you your voices

[@GooberzTetris]

This is basically Steven in Steven universe future

[@adrianmachado7999]

And mario

[@decayingsun4]

@Sadeem Alotaibi that is so true

[@greythejarofdirt6391]

You're right

[@cocacolaplayz7423]

@KeroTheGamer agree boi

[@cocacolaplayz7423]

@The God ir at least make the g small so its not like THE God

[@KhangHuynh-qk4tu]

Is their anyone listen to this song in 2025 ?

[@chillinvillain7800]

My thesis rough draft has been due for two weeks and I only have two paragraphs done. It’s 40% of my grade, and my consultation with my teacher is tomorrow. Fuck procrastination and gifted burnout 🙃

[@logicalfelineanimations5572]

This song makes me cry every time, because this is what I have been thinking and feeling, but I couldn't put it into words exactly what I mean.

[@yourclassmatefn7643]

This song really resembles me, I love it

[@anavanishvili7330]

same i love this song so so so so much

[@jho6896]

this is such a good song. i ain't regretting anything subscribed this channel.

[@18tanqueray]

Slay I love this song

[@dannyaguilar4579]

This song is lit

[@dannyaguilar4579]

I gave me a like 😎

[@nouser3314]

I relate to this so much it’s scary

[@kadenfishbowl]

just quarantine thingz-

[@melissalivingston6619]

Me(oldest): ... I'm depressed so I listen to shit like this... Heh..... Yeah..... My little Brother(middle): LIKE PAPYRUS SAYS!!! Don't be depresso have some expresso Me: *Laughing so hard I start to weze* My little sister(youngest): *rolls eyes* Can you guys SHUT UP!! Me: Awww com'on you have to admit that was a real rib tickler!! My brother: its not as funny when you say it -_- Me: Aaawwwww 😭

[@phoenixandco.8033]

Your little brother is smart... Ima go get an espresso to beat up the depresso-

[@sleepyboy2371]

Haha you lot seem like a riot😂

[@decayingsun4]

Yes

[@BlazeMisty]

I feel this song, I am being Cuber Bullied by a KZbin group I work for. I’ve worked so hard and saved them multiple times, as they have been making mistakes I save them. But the people, who are VA’s, just bully me because I am stricter when it comes to the rules that me, and the two owners made. T_T Before this I never knew what it was like but to be told to go away and that I am not needed after everything is hurtful. Saying I have no friends and I should shut up and stop doing my job. I love this job T-T. I fully agree with this song. Sorry about the rant, sorry to take up your time reading this.

[@scarletregen1265]

I can relate sadly

[@elsapconlu3606]

This song literally like my life

[@ambernightly1867]

To be honest this song sounds like me because I’m nice to people but nothing good happens back ( I’m ok ) 😕😅

[@meowingburger9408]

Same here thats why im rude now to people cus they all sucky some are good but it rare to find somone like that

[@milnohr]

You know what, I'm gonna give you this cookie for beeing a great person 🍪. When anyone is nice to me, it just makes my day, and I'm sure you made someone's day. I'm proud if you

[@crystalstatzer528]

loveeeeee

[@tomboyenjoyer.]

Yeah i understand all These People who mind their own business and don't harm anyone, yet They get backstabbed By their "friends"

[@Taekook-hu3ik]

I want to cry with the song..

[@hunichu]

Now I can explain what's wrong with me to my therapist when this whole corona shit is gone (show my therapist this song because I can't explain it)

[@oni_xart]

I love it