Hoobastank1998 - 03 - Karma Patrol <Top-Rated - RELEASE>

They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To (1998) Track Number: 03

Ska-punk / Funk-metal (featuring a prominent saxophone section) Hoobastank1998 - 03 - Karma Patrol

The song explores the concept of karma as an unavoidable consequence for one's actions, with lead singer Doug Robb describing it as a song about how karma "doesn't mean [anything]" or will eventually "set it straight" for those who commit crimes or bully others. Lyric & Meaning Summary They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They

The lyrics depict the "Karma Patrol" as a force that targets individuals for past misdeeds, such as stealing a bike or picking on a child. According to Genius , the chorus reflects a sense of inevitability: "What's done is done / I can't change the past / Karma patrol is gonna get me last" . Historical Context Historical Context