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This is Karma ... Karma-Dama-Rama
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"If you're good, then life will be good". So true, isn't it?

When Stan sent me this song back in 2012 it was an unfinished draft he was still working on. I was immediately thrilled. Fantastic lyrics, melody, and idea. Stan quickly finished the lyrics and gave me free hands to arrange and compose additional music. I remixed the song 2024, adding more vocals, and replaced a few instruments.

I still think this is one of Stan's best written songs. I hope you all receive it well.

Music and Lyrics: Stan Loh
Additional music: Kenneth Lavrsen
All instruments: Kenneth Lavrsen
Lead vocal and vocal harmonies: Stan Loh
Additional vocals: Diane Chayer and Kenneth Lavrsen, and a few Synth V voices at the end
Photo: Stan Loh
Original was published 22 Jul 2012

I hope you all sing along at the end when you hear this song.
Released: 17-Nov-2024
Category: Folk
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 14.1 Mb
Plays: 43
Downloads: 6
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: Derivative works allowed on iBandstand only; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
This Is Karma ... Karma-dama-rama
(C) July 14, 2012 Stan Loh

When a bird is flying and alive
All the ants and worms scurry and hide
For a bird will eat the worms and ants
Karma's tantra is written like this chant!

This is karma, Karma-dama-rama,
This is karma, Karma-dama-rama,
If you're good, then life will be good,
This is karma ... Karma-dama-rama,

Should the bird weaken and fall from branch,
Then the worms and ants will seek revenge,
This is justice and they will eat the bird,
Karma guides your actions and your words.

Those who wield the sword and the mighty pen,
Must remember what awaits them at the end,
For what they sow, is what they will reap,
It's their consequence, the price is pretty steep.

This is karma, Karma-dama-rama,
This is karma, Karma-dama-rama,
If you're good, then life will be good,
This is karma ... Karma-dama-rama,

So do good, you'll feel your spirits lift,
Cause Receiver remembers Giver's gift,
There'll come a time repayment calms the storm,
It is karma, may take a different form.

This is karma, Karma-dama-rama,
This is karma, Karma-dama-rama,
If you're good, then life will be good,
This is karma ... Karma-dama-rama
Comments
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@KennethLavrsen @StanTheManLoh 
This is just brilliant! And I'm not just blowing sunshine up your skirts!
Possibly Stan's most insightful writing. Beautiful. Truthful.
Kenneth: your gentle hand on this piece is sheer magic.
A PERFECT song!
:-)
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beautiful piece of music
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I'll say this is brilliantt and charming, but afterwards, it is better.
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A WONDERFUL song - gentle, truthful, soothing even. Excellent lyrics and delivery, with perfect musical accompanyment
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Great song.. nice music and vocals background vocals are very cool.
1 month ago
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Still very busy ... so I haven't listened through my headphones yet! So good listening back to our collabs, Kenneth! Good times...hope they do not end! Thanks for revisiting this piece. I'm lucky to have friends like you!
1 month ago
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What a delight from start to finish. Great job, guys.
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Great collaboration!
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Finally found some time to listen through headphone ... Wow!!!!!! Very clear and dynamic. The banjo makes it very country...love it! Thanks Diane and Kenneth...wonderful treasure to have!
1 month ago
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BRAVO guys! Got me foot tapping all the way. Wonderful song and I take my hat off to all of you.
Cheers!
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A classic country sound that you can’t help but love. Fab collab guys.
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A very fine song from both of you. Glad to see you still collaborate.
1 month ago
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This is so good. I love the lyrics, vocals, and music. Great song!! Congratulations on this collab!
1 month ago
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This is a Wonderul song and played so well!!! I especially like the progression and so, so cool when the tempo vibe changes and the chorus singing enters and very noce modulation!!!! Very Special!!!
1 month ago
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Great lyrics; nice vocals and production. Much enjoyed.
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Beautuful!! :)
1 month ago
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Solid! Enjoyed the vocal, the music and the message. Nice work all y'all!
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You too work well together! Very strong songwriting. Great job. It’s a very catchy song and I agree. It’s one of Stan’s best.
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First song today. I'd say it's off to a really good start.
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Nice one guys :)  really good I must say!
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What a fantastic catchy song !! great collab @KennethLavrsen & @StanTheManLoh , this is one of them songs thats going to live in my head for many a day and thats a good thing 👍👍
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ultracool Song 🎶 
1 month ago
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Stan, i said this a thousand times and i'll say it again : your voice is fantastic. And Ken : beautiful composition and choice of instruments. Much enjoyed !
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