Karma Police
Unveiling the Consequences: Tribal Blood's 'Karma Police' Explained
Lyrics
This is what you'll get
This is a consequence or outcome.
This is what you'll get
Reiteration of the consequence or outcome.
When you mess with us
When someone interferes or causes trouble for us.
Karma police, arrest this man
Calling upon a metaphoric "Karma Police" to detain or hold accountable a man.
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Describing the man as speaking in a cold, calculated, and mechanical manner (like mathematics), and having a distant or unemotional presence (buzzing like a fridge).
He's like a detuned radio
Comparing the man to a malfunctioning or distorted radio, suggesting an inability to communicate effectively or clearly.
This is what you'll get
Repeated emphasis on the consequence or outcome of interfering with the speaker/group.
This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-When you mess with us
Reiterating the consequence of causing trouble for the speaker/group.
Karma police, I've given all I can
Expressing frustration that the speaker has done their utmost, but it hasn't been sufficient.
It's not enough, I've given all I can
Reinforcing the idea that despite efforts, it's still not adequate.
But we're still on the payroll
Despite the efforts, they are still part of a system or organization (payroll) associated with negativity.
This is what you'll get
Continued emphasis on the consequence or outcome of interfering with the speaker/group.
This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-This is what you'll get
-When you mess with us
Reiteration of the consequence of causing trouble for the speaker/group.
For a minute there
Reflection on a moment of personal confusion or loss of identity.
I lost myself, I lost myself
-Phew, for a minute there
-I lost myself, I lost myself
-I lost myself
-This is what you'll get
Reiteration of the consequence or outcome of interfering with the speaker/group.
This is what you'll get
-When you mess with us
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