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Lyrics of Karma Police by Radiohead

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Karma police
Arrest this man
He talks in maths
He buzzes like a fridge
He′s like a detuned radio
Karma police
Arrest this girl
Her Hitler hairdo
Is making me feel ill
And we have crashed her party

hook

This is what you'll get
This is what you′ll get
This is what you'll get
When you mess with us

verse

Karma police
I've given all I can
It′s not enough
I′ve given all I can
But we're still on the payroll

hook

This is what you′ll get
This is what you'll get
This is what you′ll get
When you mess with us

verse

For a minute there
I lost myself, I lost myself
Phew, for a minute there
I lost myself, I lost myself
For a minute there
I lost myself, I lost myself
Phew, for a minute there
I lost myself, I lost myself
Writer(s): Philip James Selway, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'brien, Thomas Edward Yorke

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Meaning
The song 'Karma Police' by Radiohead portrays a sense of justice and consequences catching up with those who cause harm or discomfort to others. The lyrics depict a feeling of losing oneself momentarily, possibly reflecting on the internal conflict and moral dilemmas faced when dealing with challenging situations or individuals.
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Themes
Consequences of actions
• This is what you'll get • When you mess with us
Identity and self-loss
• For a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself
Frustration and helplessness
• But we're still on the payroll • I've given all I can • It's not enough
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Moods
Reflection, angst, social commentary, despair, empowerment
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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