Karma Police is the sixth track off of Radiohead's third album, OK Computer, and the title track from the Karma Police single.
History[]
Thom Yorke said about the concept for Karma Police:
“Karma is important. The idea that something like karma exists makes me happy. It makes me smile. Karma Police is dedicated to everyone who works for a big firm. It’s a song against bosses. Fuck the middle management".
The melody for Karma Police was inspired by The Beatles' song Sexy Sadie.
Music Video[]
Radiohead - Karma Police
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
This is what you'll get
This is what you'll get
This is what you'll get
When you mess with us
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
This is what you'll get
This is what you'll get
This is what you'll get
When you mess with us
[Bridge]
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