Chymes: Karma

Back in the Greco-Roman times, Chymes was said to be the founder of alchemy, the magical power of transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary. Today, his legacy glimmers in Australian singer/songwriter Chymes, who has earned global word-of-mouth recognition by expanding from-the-heart songwriting into transcendent soundscapes. Now, after a slew of fantastic shows Chymes is ready to release her second EP, Hell & Divine in 2021. The record is an energising whirl of power struggles and finding one’s voice, offering an intriguing push-and-pull of ethereal vocals mingled with assertive beats.

Chymes: Karma
Chymes: Karma

She explains, “Writing this EP felt very transformational for me. I was in the darkest place I think I’ve ever been in but was writing the best music I’ve ever written. It was such an interesting experience to look back on because whilst I was so unwell mentally, I felt so open writing my lyrics and free to explore what sounds I liked and inspired me. I had written 5 out of the 6 songs with one writer and we spent a lot of time together so it was a safe environment to be raw and honest, which I think is so integral in making good music. The EP explores different power dynamics in relationships I’ve had and struggled with, along with the internal relationship with myself. I also explored different ways of writing concepts and Never Win is a good example; I wrote it from the perspective of a controlling, self-indulging, narcissistic person in a relationship, which was a lot of fun to explore.”

Chymes: Karma

Chymes: Karma Lyrics:
Verse:
I know what you’re tryna do
Twisting all your words to blame me
I know you don’t like to lose
Bet it’s got you down lately

Pre:
Cause you only think about yourself
Everything you do is for your gain
And what goes around it comes around
If you play with fire you’re gonna pay
Oh god

Chorus:
You get off on the drama
Love to see it all burning down
But there’s this thing it’s called karma
She’s gonna mess you up, teach you one

So you better watch out, watch out
She’s gonna get ya
Karma, karma

So you better watch out, watch out
She’s gonna get ya
Karma, karma

Verse:
Had to learn my lesson
‘Cause you were praying for my fall
Wish I knew your bad intentions
Before I gave you my all

Pre:
Cause you only thought about yourself
When you put me in your selfish game
Never thought you’d drag me straight through hell
But be careful with the cards you play
Oh god

Chorus:
You get off on the drama
Love to see it all burning down
But there’s this thing it’s called karma
She’s gonna mess you up, teach you one

So you better watch out, watch out
She’s gonna get ya
Karma, karma

So you better watch out, watch out
She’s gonna get ya
Karma, karma

Bridge:
Cause you only thought about yourself
When you put me in your selfish game
Never thought you’d drag me straight through hell
But be careful with the cards you play
Oh god

Chorus:
You get off on the drama
Love to see it all burning down
But there’s this thing, it’s called karma
She’s gonna mess you up, teach you one

So you better watch out, watch out
She’s gonna get ya
Karma, karma

So you better watch out, watch out
She’s gonna get ya
Karma, karma