Paranoid
C.C.T.V. Lyrics
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I'm Paranoid yeah
I'm paranoid yeah
(Uh huh
Na na
Uh hah)
Ohhh Im paranoid
I'm Paranoid yeah
(Uh huh
Na na
Uh hah)
Ohhh I'm paranoid
Thinking what you put me through
Oh I'm paranoid
What we gon do what we gon do
Oh Im paranoid
Gotta tuck it before they stain a nigga chain
Oh I'm paranoid
Growing up in the hood had made a nigga change
All them late nights heading to bed at the 0250
Shawty just put the new baby to sleeping
Thinking how I now gotta stretch this last lil 60
Them days down bad but ambition look pretty
Gotta hide my chain before a nigga hit a stain
Cold days and dark nights this no Bruce Wayne
A nigga will do anything just to make a lil change
Get the fifth to face just to alíviate the pain
Shawty how the fuck you gon get outta the trenches
When a nigga leave the house gotta ask for permission
I'm not you who still be hoeing and still be tricking
It ain't impossible but a nigga on a mission
Look what you put me through
I was down for the both of you
My nigga switched up on the crew
This lil bitch think she played me too
I picked these hoes apart I had to do a segregation
I was influenced to make this music but there was hesitation
Niggas always hating in your success but I keep levitating
Tryna get this money if it was like school late registration
Ohhh I'm paranoid
Thinking what you put me through
Oh I'm paranoid
What we gon do what we gon do
Im paranoid
Gotta tuck it before they stain a nigga chain
Oh I'm paranoid
Growing up in the hood had made a nigga change
Ohhh Im paranoid
Paranoid yeah
Paranoid yeah
(Uh huh
Na na
Uh hah)
Ohhh Im paranoid
Paranoid yeah
Paranoid yeah
(Uh huh
Na na
Uh hah)
The lyrics to C.C.T.V.'s song "Paranoid" touch on themes of mistrust, anxiety, and fear in the rapper's life. The repetition of the phrase "I'm paranoid, yeah" underscores a sense of unease that permeates the song, as C.C.T.V. describes his experiences growing up in the hood and navigating relationships with others. He references hiding his chain to avoid getting "hit a stain" and feeling like he has to ask for permission to leave the house. These details paint a picture of a life where danger is always present, and where trust is a luxury that can't be afforded.
The song's chorus also contains lines about being changed by the experiences of growing up in the hood and feeling like others have put C.C.T.V. through pain. These lyrics suggest that the rapper has faced emotionally trying situations and that these experiences have shaped his outlook on life. Throughout the track, C.C.T.V.'s flow is understated but commanding, and the song's beat has a hypnotic quality that adds to the sense of uneasiness in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhh Im paranoid
I am constantly worried and suspicious
I'm Paranoid yeah
I am always on edge
(Uh huh
Na na
Uh hah)
Repetition of sounds to emphasize feeling
Thinking what you put me through
Reflecting on what caused my anxiety
What we gon do what we gon do
Uncertain of what actions to take
Gotta tuck it before they stain a nigga chain
Need to protect precious belongings from potential harm
Growing up in the hood had made a nigga change
Previous experiences caused improvement in behavior
All them late nights heading to bed at the 0250
Recounting memories of difficulty sleeping
Shawty just put the new baby to sleeping
Mentioning recent events and surroundings
Thinking how I now gotta stretch this last lil 60
Worried about the current low funds
Them days down bad but ambition look pretty
Past struggles were challenging, but current aspirations remain strong
Gotta hide my chain before a nigga hit a stain
Feeling the need to conceal valuables to avoid theft or damage
Cold days and dark nights this no Bruce Wayne
Tough times with limited resources
A nigga will do anything just to make a lil change
Desperate for financial improvement
Get the fifth to face just to alíviate the pain
Willing to consume alcohol to cope with distress
Shawty how the fuck you gon get outta the trenches
Questioning how someone can escape a difficult situation
When a nigga leave the house gotta ask for permission
Feeling restricted or controlled
I'm not you who still be hoeing and still be tricking
Contrasting oneself with someone who engages in negative behavior
It ain't impossible but a nigga on a mission
Determined to achieve goals despite obstacles
Look what you put me through
Blaming someone for distress
I was down for the both of you
Having been supportive of others
My nigga switched up on the crew
Betrayal by a friend or ally
This lil bitch think she played me too
Feeling disrespected or taken advantage of
I picked these hoes apart I had to do a segregation
Disassociating oneself from unreliable people
I was influenced to make this music but there was hesitation
Expressing uncertainty about sharing personal experiences through art
Niggas always hating in your success but I keep levitating
Being resilient in the face of adversity or negativity
Tryna get this money if it was like school late registration
Striving to make money quickly and efficiently
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Written by: Ulises Cespedes
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