"Karma Police" solidified Radiohead’s transition from '90s alt-rockers to "art-rock" visionaries.
The "Karma Police" represent a metaphorical force that arrests those who deviate from societal norms—be it a man who "talks in maths" or a girl with a "Hitler hairdo". Radiohead - Karma Police
The song’s lyrics reflect a sense of mid-to-late '90s anxiety regarding the encroaching power of large corporations and the judgmental nature of society. Radiohead - Karma Police
Musically, "Karma Police" is celebrated for its unique harmonic language and its departures from traditional pop structures. Radiohead - Karma Police