Paranoid
● Gus Black Lyrics

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Kickin' with my woman
'Cause she, 'cause she helps 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
Argue for my brain, oh yeah

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

Can you help me
Argue for my brain, woah yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song Paranoid by Gus Black, the lyrics describe an individual who is struggling with their mental state. The opening lines discuss the singer's reliance on their partner to help them with their state of mind. The following lines express the singer's frustration with the perception of others who view them as "insane" due to their constant frowning.

The chorus of the song highlights the singer's struggle to find happiness and satisfaction in their life, with the fear that without finding something to "pacify" their mind, they may lose it altogether. The lyrics suggest that the singer is reaching out for help from others, asking if they can "argue for [their] brain" in an attempt to find some peace and clarity.

The final lines of the song reveal a sense of resignation and regret, with the singer expressing their desire for others to enjoy life even though they themselves struggle to do so. Overall, the lyrics of Paranoid shed light on the experience of living with mental health challenges and the desperate search for relief.

Line by Line Meaning

Kickin' with my woman
Spending time with my partner

'Cause she, 'cause she helps me with my mind
Because she helps me feel better and more clear-headed

People think I'm insane
Others perceive me as crazy

Because I am frowning all the time
Because I have a constant sad expression

All day long I think of things
I have endless thoughts and ideas throughout the day

But nothing seems to satisfy
Yet none of those thoughts brings me fulfillment

Think I'll lose my mind
I fear I may go insane

If I don't find something to pacify
Unless I find something to calm me down

Can you help me
Can you assist me?

Argue for my brain, oh yeah
Help me reason and think more clearly

Make a joke and I will sigh
Even if I laugh, I will still feel disappointed