As a practicing therapist, I just have to say that AJR gets it! I feel like I hear phrases, and questions from the lyrics of "Karma" on a daily basis in my office. Especially "I'm not sure why I booked today's appointment," (give us about 5 minutes and we'll find that reason!) and "Am I crazier than other patients?" (the answer is no, we're ALL going through stuff, you're just somebody who is brave enough/has the courage to self-confront, and work on yourself).
Huge thanks to the AJR brothers for a concert experience like no other. I've added a bucket list item, to have one, or all, of the AJR brothers on my Virtual Couch podcast! Come on Adam, Jack, Ryan, let's do this! I'm sure coming on a mental health podcast would certainly do something with regard to karma! :-)
Full Lyrics from https://genius.com/Ajr-karma-lyrics
[Chorus: Jack Met]
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
[Verse 1: Jack Met]
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
[Chorus: Jack Met]
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
[Verse 2: Jack Met]
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
[Chorus: Jack Met]
'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
[Bridge: Jack Met]
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
I've been so good this year
I've been so good this year
[Outro: Jack Met]
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?
