Karma Police Now

"Karma Police" (1997) is one of Radiohead’s most iconic and commercially successful singles, serving as a standout track on their landmark third album, OK Computer .

The shift in the second half to the line "For a minute there, I lost myself" represents a moment of personal breakdown or self-realization, providing a "cathartic release" from the song's earlier tension. Cultural Impact Karma Police

Critics interpret the lyrics as a critique of modern life’s banality and the feeling of being constantly watched and judged by a society that values cold logic over human connection (e.g., "he talks in maths"). "Karma Police" (1997) is one of Radiohead’s most

While the title originated as an inside joke within the band—members would jokingly threaten to call the "karma police" if someone was acting like a jerk on tour—the lyrics explore much darker, existential territory. While the title originated as an inside joke

Thom Yorke has described it as a song "against bosses" and the soul-crushing nature of working for a large firm or "middle management".