Karma

The Black Eyed Peas

About Karma

"Karma" is the third and final single to be taken from the Black Eyed Peas' debut studio album, Behind the Front. The lyrics in the bridge are taken from Blondie's "One Way or Another". The song features vocals from Einstein Brown. Kim Hill does not perform on the song, but is featured in the music video.


Year:
1998
4:28
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Yeah, yeah
Watch out

[Chorus: Repeat x2]
Ain't no running from
Karma, ain't no running
Ain't no running from
Karma, ain't no running

I'm the caboose of the wrong doings you produce
The wild tail of the tornado running loose
You tie the noose, I kick the chair
I'm the cyanide that snatch your life while you gasp for air
The echo of the "f*ck you" that boomerangs to hurt your loved ones
The thief that held your son, held by ransom
The pervert that raped your wife
The hand that held the knife that took your life
You shot Tupac and Biggie
Now I'm coming after you like v-w-x-y-z
This is cause and effect, the domino effect
The "what goes up, must come down" effect
You hoping, though, that you had a hand in doin' the doin'
The conclusion of the evil that you ended and start pursuing

[Chorus]

This is the payback from the past
You threw me down like I was just a piece of trash
You gave me cash every week just enough to live
But didn't get what I deserved instead I was deceived
Still young and didn't know about this in the street
Of the acts, so crass and shady
Don't crush your dream show and your whole entity
Subliminally you're on the hire from a slavery
Remember that what goes around, comes around
God is watching you and everything that you do
Do you remember everything that you did before
The way the bad action opens karmic door
I'm a leave it up to God what he got for you
I'm a leave it up to Him what he got for me
And he's watching you

Yeah, yeah
Watch out

[Chorus]

Yeah, yeah, you can't run away (no, no, no)
You know, it's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And don't ignore it (no, no, no)
You know why, it's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, you can't run away (no, no, no)
It's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't ignore it (no, no, no)
It's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Cause one way or another
It's gonna find ya
It's gonna get ya-get ya-get ya-get ya
One way or another
It's gonna find ya
It's gonna get ya-get ya-get ya-get ya
One way or another
It's gonna find ya
It's gonna get ya-get ya-get ya-get ya
One way or another
It's gonna find ya
It's gonna get ya-get ya-get ya-get ya

Yeah, yeah, nigga

[Chorus]

Yeah, yeah
Watch out

Can't run away (no, no, no)
It's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't ignore it (no, no, no)
It's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You can't run away (no, no, no)
It's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't ignore it (no, no, no)
It's gonna get ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Chorus]

Yeah, yeah, good God

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas is a North American hip hop group. It mainly comprises rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they have since added R&B, pop, dance, electro and techno influences. Though founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they found widespread acclaim and achieved high record sales. Since that time, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Black Eyed Peas are the second-best-selling artist or group for downloaded tracks, with over 42 million sales as of the end of 2011. more »

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Written by: Allan Pineda, Deborah Harry, Kevin Feyen, Nigel Harrison, Will Adams

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10 facts about this song

Album Placement
"Karma" is a song from the Black Eyed Peas' second studio album, "Bridging The Gap", which was released in 2000.
Role of Members
Each member of the group, including apl.de.ap, Fergie, will.i.am, and Taboo, contributed to the vocals of the song.
No Feature
Unlike many Black Eyed Peas songs, "Karma" does not feature any guest artists and is purely performed by the members of the group.
Lyrical Theme
The song talks about karma and the spiritual concept of what goes around, comes around. It suggests the message of being self-accountable for your actions.
Track Number
"Karma" is the 12th track on the 14-track album, nearing the end of the album's playlist.
Musical Style
The Black Eyed Peas are known for their blend of hip-hop and pop, but "Karma" is a bit more on the hip-hop side, with a heavy use of rap verses and a chorus with catchy hooks.
Reception
Though the song was not released as a single, it was well-received by listeners and fans of the group, and has been praised for its lyrics and melody.
Live Performances
The Black Eyed Peas have included "Karma" in their setlists for various concerts and tours, giving lively and energetic performances of the song.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is 4 minutes and 28 seconds, an average length for a pop/hip-hop track.
Influence and Inspiration
Like many of the songs from the "Bridging The Gap" album, "Karma" reflects the Black Eyed Peas' early musical style, infusing the elements of different genres including soul, funk, and jazz.

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