About The Song
“Paranoid” by Black Sabbath revolves around a man’s paranoia, with the guitar and bass lines contributing to a nervous energy. The lyrics, notably “All day long I think…” convey the theme of paranoia. The song, part of Black Sabbath’s second studio album, “Paranoid” (1970), explores themes of war, madness, and nuclear holocaust. It is considered one of the greatest heavy metal songs, defining the genre and elevating Black Sabbath’s status as a revolutionary band. “Paranoid” marked a pivotal moment in rock music, injecting new rhythms, flavors, and harrowing realism, solidifying Black Sabbath’s influence on heavy metal.
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Lyrics
Finished with my woman ’cause she couldn’t help me with my mind
People think I’m insane because I am frowning all the time
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
Think I’ll lose my mind if I don’t find something to pacify
Can you help me occupy my brain?
Oh yeah
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can’t find
I can’t see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it’s too late