Bobaflex is an odd beast, a bracing mix of heavy riffage, hip-hop-inspired beats and alternately growling and soaring vocals. There are four singers in the band, so the angle of attack constantly shifts, which is partly why the bands songs careen around your brain far longer than hard rock's usual offerings.
BOBAFLEX released their 6th album CHARLATAN’S WEB on BFX RECORDS on September 10, 2013. The long anticipated follow up to 2011’s HELL IN MY HEART that featured the singles BURY ME WITH MY GUNS ON, CHEMICAL VALLEY and THE SOUND OF SILENCE. The first single off the album BAD MAN recently entered the charts at #38, their highest ranking for a single in their history.
Paranoid
Bobaflex Lyrics
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Look around but I don't see anyone
Never leave the house because I know they're watching
When you come in be careful what you say
Peace of mind
I want it the way that it was before
I just can't turn off that voice
I didn't have a choice
I know they're out to get me
I can feel it coming down in the morning
Shadow passes in the (?)
I see you with them but I think you're working for them
Haven't slept, I can't trust anyone
Peace of mind
I want it the way that it was before
So... who... are... you
I can't trust anyone
I'm feeling paranoid
I just can't turn off that voice
I didn't have a choice
I know they're out to get me
I'm feeling paranoid
I just can't turn off that voice
I didn't have a choice
I know they're out to get me
I think I think I think I need my
I think I think I need my head examined
I think I think I think I need my
I think I think I need my head examined
Paraoid, paranoid, paranoid
I'm feeling paraniod
I just can't turn off that voice
The lyrics to Bobaflex's song "Paranoid" describe the overwhelming feeling of being constantly watched and followed. The singer of the song feels like he is being hunted and can't trust anyone around him. He describes how he feels like someone is always "coming around the corner" and that he can sense a "shadow passing" in the morning. This paranoia has caused him to isolate himself from the outside world, never leaving his house for fear of being caught.
He longs for the "peace of mind" he used to have before the paranoia set in. But he knows it's too late, and he can't shake the feeling that someone is always watching him. The repetition of the phrase "I'm feeling paranoid" in the chorus reinforces the idea that this is an all-consuming feeling that can't be ignored or turned off. The bridge of the song reveals that the singer is aware that he may need help or even to be examined, but he can't shake the paranoia.
Overall, the lyrics of "Paranoid" are a haunting depiction of what it feels like to be trapped in a state of constant fear and anxiety. The repetition and gradual building of tension in the music reinforce this feeling, making it an impactful and emotionally charged song.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the feeling that they're comin' round the corner
I have this eerie feeling that someone is coming or about to surprise me.
Look around but I don't see anyone
I realize that nobody's there even though I'm looking for someone to blame.
Never leave the house because I know they're watching
I refuse to leave the safety of my house because of the impression that someone is stalking or monitoring me.
When you come in be careful what you say
Be cautious of what you say to me since I believe someone is listening.
I'm feeling paranoid
I'm overwhelmed by delusions of distrust and suspicion about my safety.
I just can't turn off that voice
I can't help but worry and listen to the nagging voice in my head that's telling me I'm in danger.
I didn't have a choice
My irrational fears and distrust leave me feeling like I'm not in control of my thoughts or actions.
I know they're out to get me
I'm convinced that someone or something is out there to cause me harm or take me down.
I can feel it coming down in the morning
I can sense the threat of danger creeping up on me in the morning.
Shadow passes in the (?),
I see shadows or movement around me that feed my paranoia.
I see you with them but I think you're working for them
I suspect that even my friends and loved ones are secretly plotting against me.
Haven't slept, I can't trust anyone
I'm sleep-deprived because of my crushing fear and lack of trust in everyone around me.
So... who... are... you
I'm questioning the identity and motives of everyone I come across.
I want it the way that it was before
I'm longing for a simpler time when my life wasn't driven by fear.
I think I think I think I need my
My thoughts are consuming me and I'm considering that I need help or medication.
I'm feeling paranoid
I'm trapped in a spiraling cycle of paranoia and fear.
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.