Karma
Alicia Keys
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Weren't you the one that said That you don't want me anymore And how you need your space And give the keys back to your door And how I cried and tried And tried to make you stay with me But still you said the love was gone And that I had to leave (Now you) talkin' bout a family (Now you) sayin' I complete your dream (Now you) sayin' I'm your everything You're confusing me, what you say to me Don't play with me, don't play with me, 'cause (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Now who's cryin', desirin' to come back to me (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Now who's cryin', desirin' to come back I remember when I was sittin' home alone Waiting for you 'til three o'clock in the morn' And when you came home You'd always have some sorry excuse Half explaining to me Like I'm just some kind of a fool I sacrificed the things I want Just to do things for you But when it's time to do for me You never come through (Now you) wanna be up under me (Now you) have so much to say to me, hey (Now you) want to make time for me What you do to me, your confusing me Don't play with me, don't play with me, 'cause (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Now who's cryin, desirin' to come back to me (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Now who's cryin, desirin' to come back I remember when I was sittin' home alone Waiting for you 'til three o'clock in the morn' Night after night, knowing somethin' goin' on Wasn't long before I be g-g-gone Lord knows it wasn't easy, believe me Never thought you'd be the one that would deceive me And never do what you supposed to do No need to approach me boo, 'cause I'm over you (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Now who's cryin', desirin' to come back to me (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Gotta stop cryin', to come back to me (Goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) He's cryin', cryin, my baby And it goes around (What goes around, comes around What goes up, must come down) Now who's cryin', desirin' to come back to me
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Written by: Alicia J Augello Cook, Kerry D Jr Brothers, Taneisha Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Karma" was co-written by Alicia Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and Taneisha Smith.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released as part of Alicia Key's second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys," in 2003.
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Billboard Chart Ranking"Karma" peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and No. 17 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Karma" was directed by Chris Robinson, who has also directed other notable music videos for artists like Jay-Z, Nas, and Usher. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and BET.
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Song's Theme and Message"Karma" talks about the idea of karma in a romantic relationship, where you get back what you give, be it good or bad. Alicia Keys has stated that the inspiration for this song came from conversations with her friends and their experiences.
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Sales and CertificationsThe song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
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Popular Culture"Karma" was featured in the video game "Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party."
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Grammy NominationsAlthough "Karma" was not nominated for a Grammy, the album it was featured on, "The Diary of Alicia Keys," won several, including Best R&B Album.
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RemixA remix of "Karma" was released as a single and featured rapper Kanye West.
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Live PerformancesAlicia Keys has consistently performed "Karma" as part of her setlist in concerts and tours, including her worldwide As I Am Tour in 2008.
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Song RelevanceOver the years, "Karma" has maintained its relevance because of its timeless message and Alicia's soulful interpretation.
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