“Coffee” by C’Est Karma – A Song Feature

 

     “Coffee” represents the paradox of feeling emotionally unsettled by the thought of having settled into adulthood. “I make coffee now” and “I own a couch” are examples of the responsibilities that come with maturity. The vocals in the song from C’Est Karma expose melancholy and vulnerability in recognizing the reality that the benefits of pre-adulthood are from your former life and the repetitiveness of being grown-up stretches beyond the horizon.
 
     Our favorite aspect of “Coffee” is the repeated chorus that begins at 0:46. The first occurrence of the chorus is the gloomy voice of C’Est Karma with a piano. Then, the same words with the same voice become more impactful with the overdubbing of C’Est Karma’s voice with a more anxious feel, as well as more elegant instrumental support.
 
     C’Est Karma is Karma Catena, a 20 year old from Luxembourg. “Coffee” is a track from her upcoming EP “Amouse-Bouche,” which will be released on May 13. In talking about the song, she explained:
   “’Coffee’ is a song about growing up. I moved away from home for the first time this year. It was a strange and at the same time very liberating experience. This process also made me very aware of the fact that I am growing up. I’m leaving my adolescence behind and staring straight into adulthood’s eyes. I wanted to take the simple and subtle changes in my life and turn them into a metaphor for my own adulting. However, all these changes also come with existential fears, and insecurities I never knew I had. The fear of living an adult life, of being caught in an endless circle, the insecurity that the most exciting part of life will soon come to an end. ‘Coffee’ is a very introspective and intimate song, both musically and lyrically.”
 
     “Coffee” by C’Est Karma

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Lyrics of “Coffee” by C’Est Karma
I cut my hair so it can grow back again
Paint my nails until I chip them off
I dive to the bottom of the sea
Count til ten
 
I grow so tall I touch the sky
My own thoughts they taste like wine
In the little cabin that I’ve built
That used to be your shrine
 
I’m awake all day
Until every mountain fades
 
I make coffee now
Walk the parks alone
I do dishes take that as a vow
I own a couch
Take the train alone
Walk in circles until I’m home
 
I make coffee now
Walk the parks alone
I do dishes take that as a vow
I own a couch
Take the train alone
Walk in circles until I’m home
 
I cut my hair so it can grow back again
Like a flower in the rain
Until it hits the walls
The trusted memories fall
 
I grow so tall I touch the sky
My own thoughts they taste like wine
In the little cabin that I’ve built
That used to be your shrine
 
I’m awake all day
Until every mountain fades
 
I make coffee now
Walk the parks alone
I do dishes take that as a vow
I own a couch
Take the train alone
Walk in circles until I’m home
[Repeat]