Karma

Alicia Keys

About Karma

"Karma" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, taken from her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Written by Keys, Kerry Brothers, Jr., and Taneisha Smith, the track takes influence from hip hop and classical music, and was released as the album's fourth and final single in November 2004, peaking at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart—the album's only single not to top a Billboard chart. A mashup of "Karma" with Stevie Wonder's 1972 hit "Superstition" titled "Karmastition", produced by Go Home Productions, exists. 


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2003
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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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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: Alicia J Augello Cook, Kerry D Jr Brothers, Taneisha Smith

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Karma" was co-written by Alicia Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and Taneisha Smith.
Album Release
The song was released as part of Alicia Key's second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys," in 2003.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Sales and Certifications
The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Popular Culture
"Karma" was featured in the video game "Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party."
Grammy Nominations
Although "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.
Remix
A remix of "Karma" was released as a single and featured rapper Kanye West.
Live Performances
Alicia Keys has consistently performed "Karma" as part of her setlist in concerts and tours, including her worldwide As I Am Tour in 2008.
Song Relevance
Over the years, "Karma" has maintained its relevance because of its timeless message and Alicia's soulful interpretation.

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