Verschätzt comes from the verb sich verschätzen, meaning to miscalculate or underestimate. It's a less common, yet impactful word that perfectly captures the song's theme of someone making a wrong judgment.
In the lyrics, the singer tells the person, "Du hast dich verschätzt, Karma" (You miscalculated, Karma). This implies that the person thought they could get away with their actions or that the singer would react differently, but they were wrong. It's a strong declaration of realization and defiance.
Ever had someone reappear in your life, acting like nothing happened, even though they totally ghosted you when things were tough? C ARMA's "Karma" perfectly captures that frustrating feeling! He's calling out an ex who's suddenly sliding into his DMs, liking all his pictures, and asking how he's doing and "wie's um die Liebe steht" [how love is doing].
But our guy isn't having it. He knows her smile is "fake" and bluntly tells her, "Bitch, ich weiß genau, dass dein Lächeln fake ist" [Bitch, I know exactly that your smile is fake]. He's moved on, and he makes it clear that "Dieser Zug ist abgefahren, du hast deine Chance vertan" [This train has left, you missed your chance]. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who's realized they deserve better and isn't falling for old tricks.