AJR - Karma (Official Audio)
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2019
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Lyrics:
I’ve been so good
I’ve been helpful and friendly
I’ve been so good
Why am I feeling empty?
I’ve been so good
I’ve been so good this year
I’ve been so good
But it’s still getting harder
I’ve been so good
Where the hell is the karma?
I’ve been so good
I’ve been so good this year
Why
Are you asking me why?
My days and nights are filled with disappointment
Fine
Oh, no everything’s fine
I’m not sure why I booked today’s appointment
I’ve been so good
I’ve been helpful and friendly
I’ve been so good
Why am I feeling empty?
I’ve been so good
I’ve been so good this year
And I’ve been so good
But it’s still getting harder
I’ve been so good
Where the hell is the karma?
I’ve been so good
I’ve been so good this year
What
Am I normal or not?
Am I crazier than other patients?
Right
I’ve done everything right
So where’s the karma doc I’ve lost my patience
‘Cause I’ve been so good
I’ve been working my ass off
I’ve been so good
Still I’m lonely and stressed out
I’ve been so good
I’ve been so good this year
And I’ve been so good
But it’s still getting harder
I’ve been so good
Where the hell is the karma?
I’ve been so good
I’ve been so good this year
(Ah ah ah ah) (x6)
I’ve been so good this year (x2)
Time
I know we’re out of time
But what if sad thoughts come and I can’t stop it?
Bye
I don’t wanna say bye
If only I could keep you in my pocket
To give me
Some diagnosis of why I’m so hollow
Please give me instructions I promise I’ll follow
I tripped on my ankle and fractured my elbow
But doesn’t that mean that the tour’s gonna sell, though?
I try to explain the good faith that’s been wasted
But after an hour it sounds like complaining
Wait, don’t go away, can I lie here forever?
You say that I’m better, why don’t I feel better?
The universe works in mysterious ways
But I’m starting to think it ain’t working for me
Doctor, should I be good, should I be good this year?
ajr: the ceo of making upbeat songs about depression. but fr this song really hits
Relatable
@@Typhlosho twenty-one pilots is such a fucking depressing band I mean that are super talented but holy shit all of there songs are depressing
Second only to TØP
Yup
ah beautiful depression
The intensity of the line "you say that I'm better, why don't I feel better?" hurts my insides a lot.
Professor Car Keys, yeah me too!
Same (
@Estar Kline and you're not wrong!
@@RightBoyKA-POW And you're right
@@elly4141 and you're right and wrong
That last verse is so fucking heavy. Begging for help and not knowing what to do, even though everyone tells you that you're doing better, but *inside* nothing has changed, and it makes you feel like everything is just so pointless. I have to hold myself back from crying every time it gets to that part.
You guys hold yourselves back from crying?
its okay, you dont need to hold back if you dont want to. its a very sad part :(
Yes!!! That's so fucking me... on the outside it goes better but insides NOTHING changed..
Shit this hit me so hard
I've been trying to put this into words for ages oml.
Hello, I am a man living in South Korea
I was diagnosed with depression a few years ago. I was getting suicidal thoughts from persistent self-hatred.
Now I'm holding on to taking the medicine.
But a few weeks ago, I was able to properly listen to your songs on UA-cam, which introduces your songs.
Tears came to my eyes while listening to 100 bad days, karma
thank you i got my strength
Thanks to you, I have the courage to continue living.
thank you for everything
Wow this shows how impactful music really is. I hope you are doing well
I hope you are doing better
화이팅하십쇼
I hope you’re doing well :)
Tembien tengo sida we
Last verse alone is worth the price of the album.
Bryce it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
It’s so meaningful, and well written unlike most music these days.
@OrchiidLove
H
Bryce big facts
The entire last segment of the song gives me chills
ajr just takes all the weird obscure emotions i feel and somehow explains them through their songs
Same here my friend.
ya. but there asome
@@buttonmashers6517 yep.
yep.
i agree deeply like netflix trip explains my life
"Wait, don't go away, Can i lie here forever?" Hits me so hard, it's literally my situation, i have no place to go where i feel comfortable and relaxed enough to be myself.
..Did you find a place to feel comfortable at yet?
Hope your doing better
Hits me hard? What do you mean by that 😂
@@bruh-hi2lgliterally
@@bruh-hi2lg he means that it hurted him
if u like this comment i will never forget about this song
“But after an hour it feels like complaining” I feel like everyone has at least one line in this song that hits hard, that one slapped me in the face. I hate opening up because everyone just tells me I’m complaining
I agree with this. I don't know what line I can relate to because I feel like almost this whole song I can relate to.
@@Vroomscloset That is completely true and I agree in full with you
I'm always just complaining, seeking pity, and being a bitch every day. That's all I ever hear.
@@crazybash7187 then those are not the right people
That is so true and i agree 💯, the line i can relate to is " fine, no everything's fine."
"You say that I'm better, why don't I feel better?"
Those words hit hard.
Facts.
Just like a goddamn billdozer to the heart right there
your pfp is dope😤👌
Amen
That's how I felt when my group therapy ended.
This song made me go outside and take a walk after 7 months of passive life.
Thank you.
good! :) proud of you
Gotta love being a hikkikomori :)
Keep your head up
Don't tell me you touched grass 💀💀
Eat grass
Or
Leave grass
which do you choose.
Ok but seriously HOW THE HELL DID HE DO THAT RUN AT THE END?! I don’t even hear a breath until almost the very end. Mans got some good breath support.
he on life support
@@obamaslayer3557oop
Esa carrera se hizo uniendo varias pistas de audio de la voz
I assume it's spliced together
You can actually hear him taking a breath at 4:02
“The universe works in mysterious ways but I’m starting to think it ain’t working for me”
I felt that...
Me too
I know right
didnt everyone? ;-;
Same
same
“You say that i’m better; why don’t I feel better?"
God, that hits hard.
This entire song is a hard relate and I'm so thankful to AJR. All of their songs relly touch me and make me feel like maybe I'm not so alone after all.
That line hurts me
It’s one of the many reasons why I adore AJR, because they sing about things that are very relatable
This is the only band I’ve ever related to on such an unexplainable level, and that line makes me tear up almost every single time
Try sum pizza its gud
That’s my favorite part of the song
I've been so good, I've been helpful and friendly
I've been so good, why am I feeling empty?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
I've been so good, but it's still getting harder
I've been so good, where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
Why, are you asking me why?
My days and nights are filled with disappointment
Fine, oh no, everything's fine
I'm not sure why I booked today's appointment
I've been so good, I've been helpful and friendly
I've been so good, why am I feeling empty?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
I've been so good, but it's still getting harder
I've been so good, where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
What, am I normal or not?
Am I crazier than other patients?
Right, I've done everything right
So where's the karma doc, I've lost my patience
'Cause I've been so good, I've been working my ass off
I've been so good, still, I'm lonely and stressed out
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
And I've been so good, but it's still getting harder
I've been so good, where the hell is the karma?
I've been so good, I've been so good this year
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
I've been so good this year
I've been so good this year
Time, I know we're out of time
But what if sad thoughts come and I can't stop it
Bye, I don't wanna say bye
If only I could keep you in my pocket
To give me some diagnosis of why I'm so hollow
Please give me instructions, I promise I'll follow
I tripped on my ankle and fractured my elbow
But doesn't that mean that the tour's gonna sell though?
I try to explain the good faith that's been wasted
But after an hour it sounds like complaining
Wait don't go away, can I lie here forever?
You say that I'm better, why don't I feel better?
The universe works in mysterious ways
But I'm starting to think it ain't working for me
Doctor, should I be good?
Should I be good this year?
most of these comments are people venting, saying how they relate to this song. well, i just wanted to say, that everything will get better. it might take days, weeks, months, or even years. but it WILL get better. you might have to wait, and it might look like you're making no progress, but you are. i promise you all are making progress. if you haven't started your journey of healing, then, i know you can make progress. you can do it. i believe in you
People always say that, but it starts getting hard to believe at 8 years and counting
those 3 last lines hit *hard*
The universe works in mysterious ways
But I’m starting to think it ain’t working for me
Doctor, should I be good, should I be good this year?
sparkling heart I think the last verse hits the hardest. But for me it’s the first three lines of that last verse.
For me it was 'You say that I'm better, why don't I feel better?'
That whole verse sounds like a panic attack feels. But the line "I tripped on my ankle and fractured my elbow, but doesnt that mean that the tours gonna sell though" hits hardest cause it makes me really concerned for AJR
tori248 the tours might sell when they start making good nusic
Yeah that’s my favourite part
Neotheater is just getting progressively more depressing.... and now I’m crying in the corner
Watch the interview they had with Zach (insert last name here) and they actually explain what that's all about
@@shortstackashe Zach Sang
Can I cry with you
@@shortstackashe here's the interview ua-cam.com/video/XcT_PUmYJXE/v-deo.html
People wonder why people commit sodoku
The answer:
Neotheater by AJR
AJR is the only band ive seen that mainly writes songs about relatable, realistic topics. They dont make weird, effortless music. You just need to understand it.
* im ready in the background * (not hating on ajr, theyre incredible)
Effortless? Not really. Weird?….well…thirsty exists.
@@ASLB247 💀
Lol their are others fucking dumbasa
@@ASLB247 now i'm thirsty lmao
hello. I am a Korean middle school student who is doing the good comments challenge in moral class. Even though I'm not good at English so I'm using a translator, I still want to tell you this. AJR's songs really helped me a lot. As I passed 2023 and entered 2024, I felt quite a sense of loss, but I was able to get through that period by listening to this song. Although this song is 4 years old, it is as precious to me as a song that came out not long ago. AJR I hope you continue to sing many good songs! go for it!
Below is the original text in Korean.
안녕하세요. 도덕수업에서 선플 달기 챌린지를 하고 있는 한국 중학생입니다. 비록 영어를 잘하진 못해 번역기를 사용하고 있지만 이렇게라도 전하고 싶습니다. AJR의 노래는 정말 저에게 너무 큰 도움이 되었습니다. 2023년을 보내고 2024년을 맞이할 때 상실감이 꽤나 컸는데, 이 노래를 들으며 그 시기를 버텼습니다. 4년이나 지난 노래이지만 저에게는 나온지 얼마 안된 노래만큼이나 소중합니다. AJR 앞으로도 좋은 노래 많이 불러주시기 바랍니다! 화이팅!
Have you heard their newer songs yet
I ain’t reading all that
The lines "but after an hour it sounds like complaining", "doctor should I be good this year" and "you say I am better, why dont i feel better" hit me sooooo hard
Yeah and the “fine, oh no everything’s fine” because every time I try to explain how I feel about something everyone just says I’m complaining and that not everything needs to be perfect. I usually respond like”I’m fine” if someone asks me to avoid that :(
Is that a tamaki amajiki pfp
@@lightninglizardtv9074 It is
@@piausc4712 same
Same
At the end when it says "but after a hour it sounds like complaining" I get that so well
yup
Too well in fact
I get " well is it my fault?!? What do you want me to do for you, huh???? Honestly everyone had problems stop complaining, there's nothing I can do for you, so don't tell me"
......I didn't want you to do anything but emotionally support me and let me cry it out. Not just shut me up.
I’ve listened to this song at least 6 times (maybe more) and each time I get closer to crying. It’s just been that kind of day, and I finally reached my breaking point. But I’m so thankful to have this help me through it. Thank you so much guys!
its okay to break, i hope you feel better now. i feel you :(
Keep your head up :)
@@owenaltaccount488 or keep you head down to stay away from the negativity in life
Ha 6 me 52.5 I’m half way into watching it again
I know how you feel 😭
The good Karma song
"You say that I'm better, Why don't I feel better?" Ugh, that line...
that line brought tears to my eyes. i've had a hell of a time with my physical health lately and even though my gi and gp both say my physical health has gotten a lot better, i'm still suffering emotionally and i sit there in their office while they fill out the discharge papers thinking that if they could see how I am inside they'd retract their prognosis in an instant. They're amazing doctors, and I owe them my quality of life, but it never fails to depress me that doctors overall can't treat emotional sickness with the accuracy and efficiency they can treat physical sickness.
The line? More like the DELIVERY OH MY GOD
@@lyn3483 that last sentence you wrote i just....i felt it
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lol as I was scrolling down they sang it as I read it
Bro, AJR somehow managed to form an emotion and feeling that some people can't even describe into a great song. This song is a good representation of existentialism and feeling like nothing matters cause no matter how much you try, you feel like you fail in the end.
Perfect
You tried so hard and got so far but in the end it didn't even matter- Linkin Park
the feeling of... helplessness? i dunno how to describe it
when you try so hard but your parents always say "this isn't enough and try more'' and you give up and say "f¨k it i don't care anymore" well it's my history
GREAT WORDS!! if you like AJR, please check out my music!! You will be VERY surprised. I am only a 15 year old :) I make all of the original music completely on my own, play everything myself as well!
"Should I be good, should I be good this year", that hits hard. In my opinion, you should always be good, all the time, no matter what. But at the same time, its hard to go on while feeling empty, hollow, etc.. You need to feel good while doing something good in order to continue doing it. This feeling of being incomplete, no matter what you do, is depression...as I'm sure many of the people listening to this are aware. I suffer from it, and my advice is this, never give up...
Every time I’m in a bad mental spot, I always isolate myself. I always think I’m alone, but AJR’s songs remind me that over millions of people per month come to listen to these songs because they are struggling. It made me realize I’m not suffering alone.
@Cocothecat177.D Oh no! I hope things go better for you as well.
Yes we are not alone😊 let's try to be good once again
1:51 “Cause I’ve been so good, I’ve been working my ass off. I’ve been so good still I’m lonely and stressed out.” Hit different for me
It came on JUST as i read this
Same. Big mood.
That part of the song is.the.most relatable thing to me with working from home
Same
So my school life
Hi guys!
So my Mum Is a therapist, and i actually asked her what are her thoughs about this masterpiece.
She told me in the recovery process there is always a "waiting" period, where the patient is doing everything good but things don't seem to get Better. Mental health recovery is a long journey, and even if you are trying your best sometimes all you gonna do is wait for your bad thoughs to go away. They are going to, but they need their time.
So yes, be good this year!
You are a good person
Thanks good chrismas
Thank you :')
This is incredibly reassuring thank you so much
the words of 2021
Two years after my friend introduced me to these guys, I'm planning on going with him to my first concert ever. Surprised my first wasn't something metal, but I'm still very much hyped!
Edit: Went on the 14th of June, it was INSANE! I need to go to more concerts. XD
I've been to easily 200+ concert in my life and I went to my first AJR concert this year (OK Orchestra Tour). I was blown away by the energy of the band and the crowd. You are in for a treat if you haven't gone yet. Stellar band and stellar performance you will be so happy you went
"But if sad thoughts come and i can't stop it" that line hits hard-
It's definitely weird but I love how the song just ends. No fade out or anything it just stops.
yeah, it kinda makes it perfect for looping
Just like how some movies just abruptly stop.
I think it hopefully is to represent the random cease of bad thoughts, and that AJR's karma actually turned around for the better
I like how a lot of their songs end like this!
Well, isn't that the point? He says they don't have time anymore so then you have this hectic part where he tries to says as much as he can but then the imaginary appointment stops and so does the song
I get goosebumps when he says "Wait don't go away",
Every time
What's that, fear of being left behind? 'Cause I have that one. Comes from the uterus, from all places... I've lost a twin in there, and that somehow left a mark on who I am and what I feel. The worst part of it? It's more common than you think. At least 10% of world the population lost their twin die in the womb, oftenly before the first ultrassound, and then they don't even know. The research used more modern technologies to identify it.
(Sorry if that's too random, but I try to bring it up the most times as possible, since it's such an unkown problem. Symptons can be identified, though, and prenatal and perinatal psychology treats It. The syndrome of the vanishing twin, how it's called )
MY FAVORITE LINE
Same but when he says "Still I'm lonely and stressed out".
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Bruh listen to this before Christmas and its goes kina hard
For real though
Out of all songs title Karma, this rightfully takes the cake for No. 1
I like AJR because they swear so naturally it doesn't even sound like they're actually swearing.
They have sworn? I didnt even notice
When did they swear lol
SprinkyBoi “where the hell is the karma” and “i’ve been working my ass off” - i think they’re mild, but they’re still technically swears
Oh i guess lol
Didn’t even realize it
Kythra Kel Yeah it’s great, he doesn’t make the swear the focus of the line. I feel like I could play this in front of my parents without them getting mad lol
"i realized that the more i try to be perfect the less perfect i will be."
- unknown
I realized to just give up and be bad
HOW BA A A A A AD CAN I BE HOW BAD CAN I POSSIBLY BE
what?
That's the best coment I've seen ever
When did i say that
Woah....
AJR gives me such familiar, like nostalgic vibes even if this is the first time I’m hearing all these songs. They really touch my heart it feels like home. Like I’ve already listened to them before
As a person with severe anxiety and depression i have almost all of songs on my playlist you all have helped me with my depression and anxiety thank you so much keep up the good work also i memorized all the lyrics 😁💯👏
Therapist: So how are you today?
AJR:
*DEEP INHALE*
omg thats great lol
So which brother went to the therapist was it all three of them
@@Eidel_Rose Adam and Ryan *show up* therapist: oh crap, here we go again
I'm not sure why I book todays appointment XD
Ikr
If only this was a music video. It has lots of potential
i feel like it should be animated with lots of colour and movment actually i might animate this one day
Just a person that’s an amazing idea and if u did animate it I swear by my soul I’ll watch it
@@f1nnzy i will try when i get better animation skills so maybe in a few years, it will take some time :)
@@justaperson4147 if I get flipnote I will
I've searched up for the music video but I didn't get any except a fan made one
This is only THE Karma song I listen to❤️
Pls don’t remind me of Jojo Siwa 😭🙏
I've been so depressed recently.
I'm so tired of people putting me down and treating me like shit. I want to throw myself out of existence, die, and never wake up from a dream. And yet, listening to AJR makes me feel better. I love AJR. I cried in my closet last night. I'm so scared. Why am I so hollow? Why do I feel this way...
It's their fault. AJR really speaks to me.
Please don’t harm yourself, if you don’t know what to do, just try to find something or someone that gives you purpose. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.
Imagine being the therapist in his song. How the heck do you respond to this.
I would honestly just stand there slack jawed with sympathy and sadness for the guy...
Hugs
I'll hug him and say "it's gonna be alright"
@@thechaosmaker6227 that's good mate
well, idon´t know but i really need the answer
Anyone else here think we need to address how AJR is feeling? I love their music no doubt about it but they seem to be going through some tough times, no?
I agree
Like the last songs of Linkin Park. I also had a feeling back then and just brushed it off. "Nah, the next album will be happy again"
What’s even worse is that, if this is about AJR, they describe how their therapist has waved them off as “normal.” Could this song be a member of AJR’s band trying to cope with the fact that they’re still depressed and no longer have a therapist to help them?
They desperately need some hugs.
@@timogeerties3487 ....which Linkin Park albums were happy??
I can relate to every single line in this song, literally every single line
Kids, stay in school dont end up like the basement dwellers who say "fatherless pfp" these comments are as hollow as their life lol
yep. best ajr song.
wait
you're bob. I'm boby. I have long hair.
brother?
@@boby9140 yes
@hehehhehehe if you say smth like that you probably dont have one either :/
This song in final days of the year is fire 🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥
Ajr songs dont really speak to you. They speak for you
Honestly tho
You’re on a Shakespearean level right here buddy
they do both😁
Ain’t that the truth. Holy shit...
Damn right
i feel like this song is about the kind of people who are empaths,like they look out for and help people and are compassionate but no one helps THEM as they sink deeper into the emptiness
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THE WORDS CORRECTLY FROM MY HEAD
That's how I am. I help wherever I can but no one ever seems to want to help me. Thank you.
@@MischaRTC yo bro I'll help you man don't got to be alone I understand how it feels
Thank you sloth studio. Your so nice.
@@MischaRTC how can I help you man? >:D
“Still im lonely and stressed out” hit me in the gut
It made me sad
These guys really don't know the lives that they save. I will be thankful forever, AJR.
Alternative title: The most relatable song ever
Get help
Yeah you need help, eeeeeeeee I need help
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Ok but can we talk about the monologue at the end????? Like that part HITS ME LIKE A BUS. It legit gives me chills it’s that impactful
Try "World's Smallest Violin"
Fortnite you
@@12100F “I think I bored my therapist while playing him my violin”
it hit me like the train hit jack in the weak music video
Don’t forget normal: “is it normal to stand here and wish I was back at home? Is it normal to tell her I can’t be normal anymore”. that line hurts
I don’t know if anyone will see this but thank you guys for some of the most meaningful songs in my life this helped me through one of the worst times in my life and I have you guys to thank for making it.
i saw it, im glad youre through the pain :)
:D :( ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💌💟❣️♥️❤️🩹💔❤️🔥🫶
Anyone waching this 2024?
Me
Yep
Yes
Yup
Me lil bro
Ajr - The click - Drama
Ajr - Neotheater - Karma
° ^ ° /take my heart\
*cough* everyone forgets about the living room *cough*
100 bad days
the twenty one pilots fan base@E lepzer
what is this Persona
*Wheeze*
Junked Food ikr that is such a good album!!
Final part starts at 3:28
If you wanna cry along with me
(1998OR2)
Leev Dont worry about this guy, he just said “I’ll cry with you.” In R2D2
/ ( . . ) /
_
don’t mind if I do
I cry Every time I’m Sad I think I want die
I am an 11 yr old . My mom died in 2020 in a car crash. And just last year my dad started secretly sneaking out to date this woman and never told me. She’s nice and all, but I just wish I would’ve been told before I would be pushed to hang out with her and her whole family with a bunch of annoying kids, none that I really could he friends with. I tried so hard to be like them, to be likable to them, but I fail over and over again. Then my punches at them came at me. I cried and cried , wondering why I was who I was. Why couldn’t I have been someone else? I skipped lunch for while, lost a butt ton of sleep, yet I still never knew what was happening to me. In the mornings I smile, in the nights I bawled my eyes out. A lot of things can be held behind a smile.
I cried when I heard this song. It’s so relatable for so many people . There’s going to always be someone out there who is struggling as well, and I’m glad I found someone who has what I have to help me out of my endless spirals into my pit pf death.
Thank you AJR❤️
Aww, I can't imagine how hard that must be :(
It's going to be ok, I've been though a lot as well. You can do this, in 7 years you can leave. Keep your hope up. I got bullied for lot's of things I can't change and I cry on my bed cause I don't know if it's going to change, I've gotten to a point that I am sometimes scared of my own name but it's changing and it will for you to. One day it'll be better
We're rooting for you!! ❤
It’s ok, glad this could help
" the universe works in mysterious ways but i'm starting to think it ain't working for me" sounds like nobody believes in you
"Fine? Oh no everything's fine." That one hit me HARD. Doesn't everyone feel like that at one point or another in their lives? People will ask you about your day or your life and you'll just be like: "Nah, I'm fine!" When In reality you're dying inside.
Don't know why I booked this appointment too
This is me in a nutshell
EVERY DAY
happens to me every day:)
My lizard died a month ago and my grandma a week ago. My dog is sick and my aunt has a mental disability. my mom and dad just divorced.
@@DONT_SUBSCRIBE587 life gets better trust me :D
I have depression and go to therapy for it. In therapy, they tend to give suggestions on how to try to improve and sometimes I’m not able to work up the ability to even try that. I was never able to really explain why before, but this song explains it perfectly. Thanks AJR for writing this
I love it when artists do call backs in albums, like the melody to 100 Bad Days at 2:41.
"The universe works in mysterious ways, but I'm starting to think it ain't working for me"
AJR knows how to put into words what I never could express. .
WHY 👏DOESN’T 👏THIS 👏 SONG HAVE👏 A 👏MUSIC 👏VIDEO 👏
I don't know 🤔🤔🤔
I'd make a fan-made one but it would just be me sobbing on the ground
im going to animate one some day
@@justaperson4147 share it in this comment section when you do! I'd love to watch it!
@@tempest2711 sure thing! Might take a while though
The line “ you say that I’m better, why don’t I feel better?” Is what hit different for me. I’ve been told all my life that I’m getting better at everything but it doesn’t ever feel like it’s true like I’m never actually improving, like I’m unintentionally “faking it till I make it” if that makes any sense and it stresses me out thinking that I can’t live up to the expectations that I set up for myself
Yup thats my plan for life, until you can afford to be happy, jsut pretend to be
That sounds a lot like Impostor Syndrome, hope you're actually doing better this year (as in you can see it for yourself)
@@neryn9020 Exactly what I was about to say. I've heard Impostor Syndrome is the worst, hope everything has gotten better since this comment
Dude,you're not going to belive this but i know EXACRTLY what your talking about/ what that feels like. me and everone in the replies are here keep ddoing it your way, and your be the GOAT
I remember listening to this when it first came, and since Worlds Smallest Violin they’ve became much more well known. I’m glad I was able to see one of my favorite bands blow up a lot more.
the first ever AJR song I had the pleasure of listening to. What a song
I legit thought that no one would ever understand how I really feel and I felt all alone in this world. Then my friend sent me a link to an ajr song and I realized there are thousands of people like me who understand how I feel and it makes things a little less stressful. So thank you Ajr!
I don’t even believe it now.
@@dougg2012 belif what doug
What are these replies??
@Mr. Pig despite this comment being 6 months old i am inclined to ask why?
I honestly do not think I could relate to this song more than I already do. Trying your hardest to be a good person, only to realize that there is no outcome of your effort, and you are there to think if it was even worth it is a topic I deal with quite often. With everything with school and relationships with my closest friends and trying not to mess everything up only to question your purpose of it in the first place
I’m trying to get into UCSB with the hopes that I will be able to see my friends for the first time in seven years, but even if I get in after all my hard work there’s still a chance they might not, I know exactly how you feel
You can be as nice as you want but if you act all mopey when something bad happens that is what keeps you down, not being nice. You need to be out there more rather than just being nice.
The strength is inside you friend don't worry the struggle is what makes life worth living
You gotta be a hindu to have the religious buffs like Karma
Anthony Bury my father said that if you aim high but don’t make it it’s alright because you will be better then what you were anyways
I know AJR themselves wont see this but.....
I have a really amazing friend who introduced me to AJR last few days ago and I already love it, it's so fun, relatable and so interesting, I personally love I won't, Steve's going to London and Drama and honestly they've done an incredible job, I know I'd never see them live but seeing such a close and heartfelt group of friends makes me think that they're still is good in this world, weather it comes in the form of an animal or an Adam, Jack or Ryan it makes a difference in our universe, our world and our community and I would like to say that you've done and amazing job and don't listen to anyone who hates or tries changing your music just tell them that you wouldn't, love you guys ❤️
This song was number 5 in the terms of what I listened to the most on my Spotify wrapped. Should've been higher to be honest considering this was the most important song for me this year
To all who see this comment. know that just as it is the calm before the storm, it is the storm before the calm. If you’re listening to this song because you’ve tried your best and keep getting thrown back down to the ground. I want you to know that no matter what something good will come your way. You are a beautiful and amazing person that should never stop trying 😊
thank you i really needed that today
Actually, all the good has been gone for a few years.
Thanks for the advice i will take that to my mind
I understand and respect your good intentions, but at this point those are just empty words
I get that you’re trying to make me feel good,but to my mind,those are meaningless words
At first I thought he was being “helpful and friendly” to other people but now... I realize he’s talking about self care: The hardest process any person could go through. It is something I constantly struggle with, but let’s be good. I’m never alone if I know that people are listening to this song and feeling the same as me. We can do this!
I personally struggle with teeth care, and having a parent who works in dental, that doesn’t blow over well. If I do brush them, I feel so proud of myself, but they still wont believe me, check my teeth, and say, “You did a shit job. Go do it again.” And like that, my self-confidence- what I have- just… collapses.
these guys are way to underrated they deserve more this song needs to be played at my funeral btw
The line “ i’ve been trying to explain the good faith that’s been wasted but after an hour it sounds like complaining” that one hit me so goddamn hard. Really expresses how no matter you try to express yourself to someone or try to tell them how you feel they’re just gonna think that you’re just “complaining” or “you should just get over it” so you feel so frustrated that you have no way to let out your frustration to anyone
"Cause I’ve been so good
I’ve been working my ass off
I’ve been so good
Still I’m lonely and stressed out"
Anyone else relating to this rn
yyyyyyyyyep
Right here
Hi I’m same
You say that I'm better I don't feel better
Is another one
😭
Unpopular opinion: Best AJR song, easily.
Trust me this isn't an unpopular opinion on Reddit
Popular opinion: Your right
absolutely agree and relate hard
Yeah it's definitely one if not their best song
I love all of them but this one has a special place for me
Me every day of my whole life
Real
Nooo mi compa
It's somewhat comforting to hear a song that expresses how you feel but have a hard time putting into words. Life hurts. That's true for everyone. Some people notice it less, some people find ways to lessen the pain... knowing that I'm not alone with these thoughts helps
I like how in 2:39 - 3:03 we can hear the song "100 bad days", it's incredible.
bro i was jamming so hard to this and didn’t even notice that lol. That’s intentional tho. Each song from NEOTHEATER has a part of another song from the album in it
You can hear the chorus of don't throw out my legos during the bridge in birthday party
Thanks for pointing that out I was to busy jamming out and thinking about how animate this.
If you think about it
100 Bad Days and Karma sorta fit together
Karma is a song about trying to get better mentally through therapy and 100 Bad Days can be considered being hurt and damaged not only physically but also mentally
Yesssss
I think I've found my anxiety's theme song
✋😔
The Anxiety Anthem
Yes
Same
Same but this is just one of them
this song didn't have to hit so hard the entire time.
[Long-ass comment alert]
This song got me through a really bad time in my life, when I had gotten into a falling out with my best friend. I always felt like I was the odd one out, but after this, I really felt like I was alone, and that there was nothing I could do about it, even if I tried, like I was always gonna be a Watcher, who could do nothing but watch the players, no matter how desperately I tried to participate. (Yes i put an EVO reference in here lol)
This song perfectly expresses how I felt that time (and still kind of does today).
And all of that was before i discovered the guys in 2023.
Even before I got into you guys, you've somehow, already gotten me through some of the hardest times of my life. That's amazing. No, really, that's freaking amazing.
So, from the bottom of my empty heart,
Thank you, AJR.
I was actually crying during this song, I dont know why but the music, the sound just filled me with so much joy and emotion. I love this album so much
Yee but it's interesting how ajr uses up toned beats to compliment melancholy lyrics
this song relates to me alot
Same
Mckenna Cristine I feel yeah I literally heard this at work and cried
The entire last verse is just fantastic. Especially the line
"Wait don't go away, can I lie here forever? You say that I'm better, why don't I feel better? The universe works in mysterious ways, but I'm starting to think it ain't working for me. Doctor should I be good, should I be good this year?"
This line is my favorite in the whole song. I get emotional every single time I sing it.
Same
That's 4 lines.
This represents me pushing myself to the max and getting my dad saying I do shit half ass when I put my soul to it. Then when I give up my dad says he has been doing everything. Now my dad is hurt and I take care of 4 pets and him. Then when I get no sleep to do something he says You finally pushed yourself! Do you feel proud? … I don’t actually. I feel like giving up and making this process start over. I want to lay on the floor and not get up forever
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE (To everyone that celebrates it. Happy Your-Holiday to everyone that doesn't)
Merry Christmas!
in Primary School, I worked my ass off with no reward. Now I am in my third year in high school, or Year 9. I am 15 now, and I have decided that it isn’t worth it anymore. AJR has honestly been my only outlet, as it’s really the only band I can listen to without getting annoyed. Adam, Jack, Ryan, you won’t see this, but you guys are absolutely amazing.
Edit: How did a depressing comment like this get so many likes, my usual range for likes maxes out at 20
Edit 2: why are so many people replying to this
Haha I feel you, but I implore you to work your ass off nevertheless. The song isn’t telling you to stop trying, but dissecting these feelings. You’ve got this.
Dude I could litterally have written this comment (are you Irish aswell?)
Please take this like in these trying times, I hope you get better
Arum Allsopp Wilson
Half Irish by genetics, but I’ve lived in Aus all my life. I’m not necessarily blaming it on the education system (though they need to fix it) but more on the actual teachers and a lot of the problem isn’t school related
@@shocck1 oh ya the education system issssss ehhhhhhhhhhhh ....... Bad
"Ive been so good
But it still getting harder"
This :')
"This" is not a comment. Or a sentence for that matter.
@@generalgriveous1923 you clearly don't understand the internet.get out.
Who else thinks this is the best song named karma?✊😐
Me, because its actually haertfelt and truly embodies what the concept of karma is and heartbreaking it is. Also because Jojo Siwa is a demon wannabe while Ajr are making music that relatele to all.
I prefer circusP’s of Karma imo
This goes to every person who tries but gets put down by popular people.
Pls like
Jack: *excessively loud inhale* I been so good...
also Jack: *casually speaks every thought I've ever had*
ummmmm okkay
Did yall notice 100 bad days melody near the end? That's so cool!
It was near the middle too
2:44
YESS
They said in their livestream that every song has a piece of another song "hidden" in it, like one big Overture. I've been playing a fun game of trying to figure out which song clip is in each one lol.
the list of easter eggs is in a saved Livestream on their Instagram page
Now this song is better than the Karma Jojo Siwa made-
no matter how many years pass, for some reason this song is still at the top of my kin list.
"but doesn't that mean that the tours' gonna sell though?"
That is really telling, also really sad.
I don't understand that part
Ima guess that even if hes feeling depressed the tours gonna sell no matter what ppl see. Idk just what i think
@@Sataroniii
I think they mean, even if he dies or something traumatic happens, the tours aren't going to sell very high because they aren't famous. But, I respect your opinion.
Given the song is named karma, through the song he talks about how he keeps getting bad karma and he believes that he is due for good karma because he keeps getting bad karma. I believe that by saying "I fractured my elbow" then following up with "doesnt that mean to tours gonna sell though?" Relates back to to how he thinks that good karma is on it's way. But in reality as he talks to his doctor, representing reality, just because he has all this bad stuff has happen to him doesnt mean good things are coming. Because the universe works in mysterious ways
@@ryanbennett2128 yes I think you are right, he kind of hopes that since something bad happened to him, something good will happen to equalize it since thats usually how the universe works
This represents every kid in school that actually tries
YEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
True
i tried, but i dont think i should anymore.
ain't that the truth
*big cri*
2:39-3:02 literally gives me the chills. this is probably the best part in all of music history
the music in the back is actually from one of their other songs called 100 bad days if you didn't know already :)
@@AlexanderHamiltonGyatt I don't know why I never put that together, I felt like Ive heard it from another song but never knew which one. Thank you!
Actually 3:17-4:07 are is my favorite part
It makes me feel nostalgic
@@AlexanderHamiltonGyattCorrection: Its the other way around. Karma was the first song they created on Neotheater. So the bridge from 100 bad days and Turning out pt.ii came from Karma
Way better then Jo-Jos song 😅
lol