Paranoid
French Montana & Chinx Lyrics


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(M-m-m) real nigga walk through, been real
(Dream Team), lot of cake
Coke Boy (Coke Boy baby), Black Bottle Boys, (Bad Boy, ha ha)
Ciroc lifestyle, (yo, check this out)

I been getting high since '94 (been real, long money)
Money from the ceiling down to the floor (ten figures)
I see myself, I can't trust no more (Rozay)
Damn French, I'm so paranoid! (French, huh)
Huh, I got this my nigga
I make big money, I drive big cars (huh, I got this my nigga)
Everybody know me, it's like I'm a movie star! (Diddy what up?)
This some real shit right here, let me take you back

Bullets ripping through my door like I was Biggie, nigga
But my voodoo strong enough for fifty niggas (stay in my room)
(Stay in my four corner room, stay on that camera, ha ha) that's fifty niggas
Let's hold hands, nigga, let's get this money, nigga
Ou paka bat mwen, yeah

Bullets ripping through my door like I was Biggie, nigga (rest in peace)
But my voodoo strong enough for fifty niggas (ou paka bat mwen)
Skyscraper, my bitches be tall as ceilings (yeah)
So it's only right we looking down on niggas (we see you)
Started as a indie, now we fifty million (sixty million)
I got bury money, my bitch watching Wendy Williams (that's right)
Bulletproof my SUV, it burn a lot of gas (woo)
Send black folk to your city just to drop a body bag (woo)
You talking but my niggas speak a different code (bang, bang, bang)
Women love me, say my dick feel like it's dipped in gold (bang, bang, bang)
Diamonds on my fingers like I'm Liberace (boss)
How many of you niggas really been a papi? (Oh yeah)
So callate la boca, baby (huh)
See gordito with some refugees off the coast of Haiti
Mastermind (Mastermind), it's on the way (it's on the way)
We run the game (we run the game)
Eight hundred ways (eight hundred ways) (Coke Boy baby)

I be so (I be so) paranoid (paranoid)
I hear these niggas tryin' to fuck with me
But, real shit, I know I got enemies
I can't let them niggas into me
I ain't scared to die, nigga
I'll take your life, nigga
Fuckin' shoot 'em down, nigga
A hundred rounds'll blow you down, nigga

Let's get it, paranoia got me feeling woozy
Copped a Uzi, clip hanging over like the movies (grah)
Say your statements, how you telling scripts long as movies
I'm a wild nigga, I'm a wild nigga (yeah)
Last time I broke sweat, it was trial, nigga
State game, I rolled fifty, lost trial, nigga
Daddy gone, I was a lost child, nigga
Found God when I picked my first vows, nigga
I married the streets, kissed my mama goodbye (muah)
She say "Seventeen?"
The way she thinking, had dreams I'ma die (let's get it)
Real nigga for life (real nigga for life), so paranoid (so paranoid) (woo)
Connect had hit me, he got shooters in California

Yeah, since they killed Stack from this building, I relocated my children
Hope his shooter step forth and just make his debut appearance
They try to lock up my kind, scared to pick up my line
My phone tapped like Avon, my Cuban link like Raekwon
These streets all that I know, my block hot like pyro (boy)
All we know is get it so, nigga, if you scared, call five-0 (yeah)
Finna go bulletproof all of my whips
Watch what I say when I lay with my bitch
'Cause when that shit hit the fan and them choppers start blamming
She pro'ly be down with the hit, boy!

I be so (I be so) paranoid (paranoid)
I hear these niggas tryin' to fuck with me
But, real shit, I know I got enemies
I can't let them niggas into me

Aye, I-I be the hottest nigga out my city
Hit-hit-hit you with some shit you never seen, on Tip
Know a nigga shining, all my diamonds pretty
I-I-I hit a lick, I'm worth a couple million (huh)
Aye, that car I'm in, four hundred thou' nigga
That top drop like Pacquiao, nigga
I-I-I hit up K.O.D and left a hundred in it (hundred in it)
Hundred on my watch, I'm shining every minute
They-they-they caught him on that corner, left a hundred in him (hundred in him)
Niggas goin' broke, that'll never be me (haan)
That-that paranoia (paranoia), got me watchin' lawyer (watchin' lawyer)
Molly water (molly water), tryna wake up sober

I keep my hitter with me (on deck), that's my shooter, nigga
Only thing I'm scared of is what he'll do to niggas (ha ha)
Just for the love (love), I'ma do it with ya (yup)
Closed casket, let 'em come and view a picture
Yeah, it's amazing how the time fly (amazing)
Yeah, the hate is at a all-time high (hate)
Yeah, I got them things in the hood working
Uh, death is the only thing certain
F-Y-I, nah I ain't scared to die
Ain't afraid to lose and I ain't scared to try (never)




Game of destroyer, you better retain a lawyer
Federal indictment, that's paranoia

Overall Meaning

The song "Paranoid" by French Montana and Chinx is about the artists' experiences with paranoia and the fear that comes with being involved in the drug industry. The song starts with French Montana discussing his wealth and how he cannot trust anyone anymore because of his paranoia. The lyrics discuss his need for protection, how he has been getting high since 1994 and has money coming out of his ceiling, Wall Street investments, and cars like Rolls-Royces. He cannot trust anyone as he is always worrying about people trying to harm him.


The second verse from Chinx talks about how he is always paranoid because of the drug issues surrounding his life. He references Biggie's death and how his voodoo magic is strong enough to protect him from fifty people. He talks about how women love him and how he has diamonds on his fingers like Liberace. Throughout the song, the artists display their fear and paranoia, as they often talk about staying paranoid or feeling woozy.


Overall, the song is a reflection of the difficulties and dangers that come with being in the drug and hip-hop industry. It portrays how one can never fully feel safe and how paranoia can take over one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

(M-m-m) real nigga walk through, been real
A true and genuine person enters, having always been authentic.


(Dream Team), lot of cake
A group of successful individuals, with a considerable amount of wealth.


Coke Boy (Coke Boy baby), Black Bottle Boys, (Bad Boy, ha ha)
Referring to their respective affiliations in the music industry.


Ciroc lifestyle, (yo, check this out)
Embracing the luxurious lifestyle associated with the brand Ciroc.


I been getting high since '94 (been real, long money)
Been indulging in drugs since 1994, emphasizing realness and financial success.


Money from the ceiling down to the floor (ten figures)
Wealth that is so abundant it covers the entire space from top to bottom.


I see myself, I can't trust no more (Rozay)
Unable to trust others due to personal experiences and influences.


Damn French, I'm so paranoid! (French, huh)
Expressing feelings of extreme suspicion and fear.


Huh, I got this my nigga
Confident in their abilities and control of the situation.


I make big money, I drive big cars (huh, I got this my nigga)
Earning a significant amount of money and displaying wealth through luxurious vehicles.


Everybody know me, it's like I'm a movie star! (Diddy what up?)
Having widespread recognition and fame, comparable to a celebrity.


This some real shit right here, let me take you back
Presenting authentic and profound content, transporting listeners to a different time.


Bullets ripping through my door like I was Biggie, nigga
Experiencing a violent intrusion reminiscent of the attack on Biggie Smalls.


But my voodoo strong enough for fifty niggas (stay in my room)
Having powerful mystical protection against a large number of enemies.


(Stay in my four corner room, stay on that camera, ha ha) that's fifty niggas
Isolating oneself in a secure space to avoid danger from multiple people.


Let's hold hands, nigga, let's get this money, nigga
Supporting each other and collaborating to accumulate wealth.


Ou paka bat mwen, yeah
You can't defeat me, emphasizing invincibility.


Skyscraper, my bitches be tall as ceilings (yeah)
Referring to their women who are figuratively as impressive and influential as towering structures.


So it's only right we looking down on niggas (we see you)
Maintaining superiority in status and success over others.


Started as a indie, now we fifty million (sixty million)
Beginning as independent artists but now possessing a fortune worth millions.


I got bury money, my bitch watching Wendy Williams (that's right)
Having hidden wealth while their partner keeps an eye on celebrity gossip.


Bulletproof my SUV, it burn a lot of gas (woo)
Enhancing security measures on their vehicle even though it consumes a significant amount of fuel.


Send black folk to your city just to drop a body bag (woo)
Ordering hitmen to eliminate their enemies and leave them in body bags.


You talking but my niggas speak a different code (bang, bang, bang)
Their associates communicate using a secret language or signals.


Women love me, say my dick feel like it's dipped in gold (bang, bang, bang)
Having sexual prowess that women find incredibly pleasurable and valuable.


Diamonds on my fingers like I'm Liberace (boss)
Wearing extravagant diamond jewelry similar to the famed musician Liberace.


How many of you niggas really been a papi? (Oh yeah)
Questioning the authenticity of others claiming to be influential figures.


So callate la boca, baby (huh)
Advising someone to keep silent or not speak.


See gordito with some refugees off the coast of Haiti
Observing a chubby person with individuals seeking refuge near Haiti.


Mastermind (Mastermind), it's on the way (it's on the way)
Asserting their intelligence and the forthcoming release of a highly anticipated project.


We run the game (we run the game)
Claiming dominance and control over the music industry.


Eight hundred ways (eight hundred ways) (Coke Boy baby)
Possessing countless strategies and methods to achieve success.


I be so (I be so) paranoid (paranoid)
Experiencing intense feelings of fear, mistrust, and suspicion.


I hear these niggas tryin' to fuck with me
Being aware of others' attempts to harm or sabotage.


But, real shit, I know I got enemies
Acknowledging the existence of individuals who wish ill upon them.


I can't let them niggas into me
Refusing to allow negative influences or people to affect their mindset or actions.


I ain't scared to die, nigga
Facing mortality without fear or hesitation.


I'll take your life, nigga
Willingness to kill or harm others if necessary.


Fuckin' shoot 'em down, nigga
Attacking and eliminating enemies with firearms.


A hundred rounds'll blow you down, nigga
Using a large amount of ammunition to fatally wound someone.


Let's get it, paranoia got me feeling woozy
Motivating themselves to take action despite being consumed by fear and suspicion.


Copped a Uzi, clip hanging over like the movies (grah)
Procuring a Uzi submachine gun and referencing its portrayal in films.


Say your statements, how you telling scripts long as movies
Accusing others of exaggerating and fabricating stories.


I'm a wild nigga, I'm a wild nigga (yeah)
Describing oneself as someone with a reckless and untamed nature.


Last time I broke sweat, it was trial, nigga
Having a significant physical exertion during a courtroom trial.


State game, I rolled fifty, lost trial, nigga
In a legal battle, losing after being originally sentenced to a fifty-year prison term.


Daddy gone, I was a lost child, nigga
Father absent, resulting in feeling abandoned and lost.


Found God when I picked my first vows, nigga
Developing a spiritual connection after making significant life commitments.


I married the streets, kissed my mama goodbye (muah)
Choosing a dangerous and criminal lifestyle over family relationships.


She say 'Seventeen?'
Referring to a conversation with his mother, possibly inquiring about his age at a significant moment.


The way she thinking, had dreams I'ma die (let's get it)
Speculating that his mother had concerns about his safety and longevity.


Real nigga for life (real nigga for life), so paranoid (so paranoid) (woo)
Being committed to authenticity and honesty, despite overwhelming fear and suspicion.


Connect had hit me, he got shooters in California
Receiving a message from a contact who has hired gunmen in California.


Yeah, since they killed Stack from this building, I relocated my children
Referring to a tragic incident involving Stack Bundles and how they subsequently moved their loved ones for safety.


Hope his shooter step forth and just make his debut appearance
Expressing a desire for the perpetrator to face consequences and be publicly identified.


They try to lock up my kind, scared to pick up my line
Authorities attempt to arrest individuals like them, but are hesitant to directly confront them.


My phone tapped like Avon, my Cuban link like Raekwon
Their phone is under surveillance, drawing parallels to characters from the TV show 'The Wire' and a rapper named Raekwon.


These streets all that I know, my block hot like pyro (boy)
Having extensive knowledge and experience in street life, with their neighborhood attracting significant attention and danger.


All we know is get it so, nigga, if you scared, call five-0 (yeah)
Their main focus is earning money, encouraging those who are afraid to seek help from the police.


Finna go bulletproof all of my whips
Planning to reinforce their vehicles with bullet-resistant materials.


Watch what I say when I lay with my bitch
Being cautious of their words and actions while being intimate with their partner.


'Cause when that shit hit the fan and them choppers start blamming
Preparing for a violent situation where firearms are discharged.


She pro'ly be down with the hit, boy!
Referring to their partner being supportive and involved in harmful activities if necessary.


Aye, I-I be the hottest nigga out my city
Recognizing themselves as the most popular and successful artist in their hometown.


Hit-hit-hit you with some shit you never seen, on Tip
Delivering unique and unprecedented content comparable to the rapper T.I.


Know a nigga shining, all my diamonds pretty
Having a dazzling appearance with exceptionally attractive diamonds.


I-I-I hit a lick, I'm worth a couple million (huh)
Successfully committing a robbery and now possessing a substantial amount of wealth.


Aye, that car I'm in, four hundred thou' nigga
Driving a vehicle worth four hundred thousand dollars.


That top drop like Pacquiao, nigga
The convertible roof of their car descends swiftly similar to Manny Pacquiao's boxing technique.


I-I-I hit up K.O.D and left a hundred in it (hundred in it)
Visiting the strip club King of Diamonds and generously spending a hundred thousand dollars.


Hundred on my watch, I'm shining every minute
Having a watch worth one hundred thousand dollars and consistently displaying wealth and success.


They-they-they caught him on that corner, left a hundred in him (hundred in him)
Someone was killed on a street corner, with a hundred thousand dollars left behind as an act of violence.


Niggas goin' broke, that'll never be me (haan)
Ensuring they will never experience financial hardships like others.


That-that paranoia (paranoia), got me watchin' lawyer (watchin' lawyer)
Continuously being alert and cautious due to fear and suspicion, resulting in monitoring their legal representation.


Molly water (molly water), tryna wake up sober
Using a drug called Molly mixed with water, attempting to regain sobriety.


I keep my hitter with me (on deck), that's my shooter, nigga
Maintaining the presence of a skilled individual who is armed and prepared to harm others if necessary.


Only thing I'm scared of is what he'll do to niggas (ha ha)
Not fearing anything except the violent actions their shooter may take against enemies.


Just for the love (love), I'ma do it with ya (yup)
Engaging in dangerous activities alongside someone they care about and have a strong bond with.


Closed casket, let 'em come and view a picture
Suggesting that their enemies will be killed and displayed in a closed casket funeral.


Yeah, it's amazing how the time fly (amazing)
Reflecting on the passage of time and how quickly it seems to go by.


Yeah, the hate is at a all-time high (hate)
Acknowledging that the level of animosity towards them is currently at its peak.


Yeah, I got them things in the hood working
Having various illegal activities and operations taking place in their neighborhood.


Uh, death is the only thing certain
Highlighting the inevitability of death as the one constant in life.


F-Y-I, nah I ain't scared to die
Informing others that they have no fear of death.


Ain't afraid to lose and I ain't scared to try (never)
Expressing no fear of failure and being willing to take risks.


Game of destroyer, you better retain a lawyer
Warning others that their actions can have serious consequences, requiring legal representation.


Federal indictment, that's paranoia
Being fearful of being charged with a severe crime by the federal government, resulting in paranoia.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Clarence Montgomery III, Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., Tyrone William Griffin Jr., Dijon Isaiah Mcfarlane

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Comments from YouTube:

@beast2x96

Song still gives me chills after 6 years

@britinibritini6135

Me tooooo till this day.

@iwannacrashoutsobad2041

Damn brah it been 8 years already😔

@Rblock777

R.I.P Chinx
R.I.P King Von

@CmarBwell

Look how much rap has changed

@saadjarir148

yeeh montana iis changed

@khalidelbaroudi172

French just kill it every time🔝

@bonaventuregoat5502

Rickross never disappoints

@gerrysosa

Never still till this day

@Topversetv

Rest in piece Chinx

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