Karma
The Black Eyed Peas
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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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Written by: Allan Pineda, Deborah Harry, Kevin Feyen, Nigel Harrison, Will Adams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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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.
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Role of MembersEach member of the group, including apl.de.ap, Fergie, will.i.am, and Taboo, contributed to the vocals of the song.
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No FeatureUnlike many Black Eyed Peas songs, "Karma" does not feature any guest artists and is purely performed by the members of the group.
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Lyrical ThemeThe 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.
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Track Number"Karma" is the 12th track on the 14-track album, nearing the end of the album's playlist.
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Musical StyleThe 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.
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ReceptionThough 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.
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Live PerformancesThe Black Eyed Peas have included "Karma" in their setlists for various concerts and tours, giving lively and energetic performances of the song.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 4 minutes and 28 seconds, an average length for a pop/hip-hop track.
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Influence and InspirationLike 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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