Karmacoma

Massive Attack

About Karmacoma

"Karmacoma" is a single by British trip hop collective Massive Attack, released as a third and final single from their second album Protection on 20 March 1995. It is a rap featuring vocals from band members 3D and Tricky. Tricky also recorded his own version of "Karmacoma", renamed "Overcome" for his debut studio album, Maxinquaye. Massive Attack themselves recorded a second version of the song (without Tricky) renamed "Fake The Aroma" on The Help Album, a compilation album for the charity War Child.  


Year:
1996
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You sure you want to be with me
I've nothing to give
Won't lie and say this love is best
Leave us in emotional peace
Take a walk, taste the rest
No, take a rest

I see you digging a hole
Your neighborhood
You're crazy but you're lazy
No need to live on the need to
Your troubles must be seen to see through money
Like it's paper with faces I remember
I drink on a daily basis
Though it seldom cools my temper
It never cools my temper

Walking through the suburbs they're not exactly lovers
You're a couple, especially when your body's doubled
Duplicate, and then you wait for the next Kuwait

Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma

You sure you want to be with me
I've nothing to give
Take a walk take a rest
Taste the rest

You sure you want to be with me
I've nothing to give
Take a walk take a rest
Taste the rest

Take a walk take a rest
Taste the rest

Don't want to be on top of your list
Monopoly and properly kissed
We overcome in 60 seconds
With the strength we have together
But for now, emotional ties they stay severed
When there's trust there'll be treats and
When we funk we'll hear be beats

Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma

Deflowering my baby, aiyee my baby me
I must be crazy, see I'm swazy
Digging a hole in your neighborhood
You're crazy but you're lazy, must be lazy

Don't wanna on top of your list
Monopoly and properly kissed

Deflowering my baby, aiyee my baby me
My baby
Deflowering my baby, aiyee my baby me
I must be crazy, you must be lazy

Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma
Karmacoma, Jamaican aroma

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Massive Attack

Massive Attack is an English musical group from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be progenitors of the trip hop genre. Their début album, Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 10th greatest song of all time in a poll by The Guardian. 1998's Mezzanine, containing "Teardrop", and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number 1. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stones list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. more »

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Written by: Adrian Nicholas Matthew Thaws, Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles, Grantley Marshall, Grantley Evan Marshall, Robert Del Naja, Robert Milton Locke, Tim Norfolk

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Karmacoma" is notably a track from Massive Attack's second studio album, entitled "Protection," which was released in 1994.
Unique Collaboration
The song is featuring Tricky, a British music producer, rapper, and actor. The involvement of Tricky is particularly significant as he was once a member of Massive Attack before pursuing a solo career.
International Recognition
"Karmacoma" performed well in charts outside the UK, reaching number 8 in the Icelandic Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Karmacoma" is unique and renowned for its unusual cinematic style, featuring surreal scenes and non-linear storytelling. It was directed by Jonathan Glazer, who is acclaimed for his work in music videos, commercials, and feature films.
Remix Version
The song also has a trippy remix called the "Bumper Ball Dub" by the Mad Professor, which was later included on Massive Attack's remix album, "No Protection."
Songwriting Credits
The track credits all members of Massive Attack, Tricky, and Nellee Hooper (whom also produced with the band) as songwriters.
Musical Style
"Karmacoma" incorporates a blend of electronic music, trip-hop, and rock, demonstrating Massive Attack's diverse style.
Multiple Releases
The song was released as the third single from "Protection" and was also included in the band's best of album "Collected," providing further evidence of its significance in their catalog.
Lyrics Significance
The lyrics of the song are considered quite enigmatic and have given rise to various interpretations over the years. They seem to delve into themes of confusion, contentment, and perhaps the effects of Karma (alluded to in its title).
Related Projects
The song "Eurochild" from the same album ("Protection") uses elements from "Karmacoma," demonstrating the consistency and crossover between their projects.

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