Paranoid
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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
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
Ozzy Osbourne's song "Paranoid" is a powerful and emotive expression of mental anguish and despair. The lyrics speak to the isolation and confusion that the singer feels as he struggles to find meaning and fulfillment in his life. The first verse highlights the singer's sense of detachment from others, particularly his former partner, who he has "finished with" because she "couldn't help [him] with [his] mind." He is constantly preoccupied with his thoughts, but nothing seems to bring him satisfaction, leaving him on the brink of a breakdown.
The second verse continues this theme of alienation, as the singer bemoans his inability to see the "things in life that [he] can't find." He can't even derive pleasure from jokes, as they only serve to highlight his misery. The final lines of the song are particularly poignant as the singer acknowledges that he is beyond help and is resigned to his fate. He gives a melancholy admonition to the listener to "enjoy life," even though he himself is unable to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind
I ended my relationship with my partner because she was unable to understand my mental state.
People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
My constant frowning and worrying has led people to believe that I am mentally unstable.
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
I spend my entire day thinking, but I cannot seem to find anything that brings me satisfaction or happiness.
Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
If I don't find something to soothe my troubled mind, I fear that I will go insane.
Can you help me occupy my brain? Oh yeah
I am reaching out for help, asking someone to assist me in finding an outlet to ease my mental anguish.
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find
I require someone to guide me towards discovering the aspects of life that I have been unable to see on my own.
I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
I am incapable of recognizing the genuine sources of happiness in life, leading me to think that I am blinded to these truths.
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
Even though others may find humor in situations, I cannot seem to see the lighter side and instead feel sad and tearful.
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
I am unable to experience feelings of happiness or comprehend love, which causes me to question the reality of them.
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
As you listen to these lyrics that describe my current state of mind,
I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late
I want to urge you to revel in life and find enjoyment, but for myself, I am past the point of recovery and can no longer find joy.
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