Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I will allow you to use this for your vocal covers. Just remember to ask first.
I don't think I've ever said this on my YouTube channel, but AJR is like, my favorite band of all time, and they have been since Christmas of last year. I don't care what anyone says. I have 26 songs of theirs in my playlist and love each and every one of them.
A few days ago, Ryan from AJR started streaming on their channel, show how they produced three of their songs (Three-Thirty, Next Up Forever, and Bang!). One of the tips he gave to us music producers was "layer a lot". So I started making this as an experiment.
After a few days of deciding whether or not to upload this, I realized that today was the one year anniversary of the release my favorite album, Neotheater. What I ALSO knew was that Karma was the first song produced for Neotheater, so what better way to celebrate, eh?
NOTICE: I am not a professional music producer, so this is not gonna be accurate to the original.
LYRICS:
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.
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
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.
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.
‘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.
(Ah ah ah ah) (x6)
I’ve been so good this year (x2)
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?
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Original Song: youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1JwiXHwI4
Neotheater: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdDckWvN8lvDTdI-mGclEb9L_bDktZiSY
Software used: GarageBand
Casting Call Club: https://www.castingcall.club/m/Roux36...
Discord!: discord.gg/R2eZ3a9
DeviantArt!: deviantart.com/roux36arts
Facebook!: facebook.com/Roux36Prod
Need a voice actor? Email me!: roux36prod@gmail.com (or message me on YouTube)
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NOTICE TO FTC: Although this channel contains content and characters that one would think were kid friendly, such as animatronic animals, educational mascots, and cartoon characters, these characters are found in horror games, relating to concepts such as child murder, demonic worship, blood and gore, and nightmare inducing content. The content found on this channel is not suitable for kids. On an added note, Roux36 Productions does not, has not, and will never collect any information from children under 13 years of age under any circumstances and expressly deny permission to any third party seeking to collect information from children under 13 years of age on behalf of the channel.
I will allow you to use this for your vocal covers. Just remember to ask first.
I don't think I've ever said this on my YouTube channel, but AJR is like, my favorite band of all time, and they have been since Christmas of last year. I don't care what anyone says. I have 26 songs of theirs in my playlist and love each and every one of them.
A few days ago, Ryan from AJR started streaming on their channel, show how they produced three of their songs (Three-Thirty, Next Up Forever, and Bang!). One of the tips he gave to us music producers was "layer a lot". So I started making this as an experiment.
After a few days of deciding whether or not to upload this, I realized that today was the one year anniversary of the release my favorite album, Neotheater. What I ALSO knew was that Karma was the first song produced for Neotheater, so what better way to celebrate, eh?
NOTICE: I am not a professional music producer, so this is not gonna be accurate to the original.
LYRICS:
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.
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
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.
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.
‘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.
(Ah ah ah ah) (x6)
I’ve been so good this year (x2)
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?
---------------------------------------
Original Song: youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1JwiXHwI4
Neotheater: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdDckWvN8lvDTdI-mGclEb9L_bDktZiSY
Software used: GarageBand
Casting Call Club: https://www.castingcall.club/m/Roux36...
Discord!: discord.gg/R2eZ3a9
DeviantArt!: deviantart.com/roux36arts
Facebook!: facebook.com/Roux36Prod
Need a voice actor? Email me!: roux36prod@gmail.com (or message me on YouTube)
---------------------------------------
NOTICE TO FTC: Although this channel contains content and characters that one would think were kid friendly, such as animatronic animals, educational mascots, and cartoon characters, these characters are found in horror games, relating to concepts such as child murder, demonic worship, blood and gore, and nightmare inducing content. The content found on this channel is not suitable for kids. On an added note, Roux36 Productions does not, has not, and will never collect any information from children under 13 years of age under any circumstances and expressly deny permission to any third party seeking to collect information from children under 13 years of age on behalf of the channel.
