Paranoid
French Montana feat. Diddy Rick Ross Chinx Drugz Lil Durk Jadakiss & Johnny May Cash Lyrics

Band Camp
Introductory statement, irrelevant to the rest of the lyrics.

Yeah, it's crazy 'cause, man I was like
Start of a personal anecdote about witnessing gun violence.

I saw one of these yeas shootin' in the corner
Describing the perpetrator and their location during the incident.

Damn, this nigga really shootin' in the corner
Expressing shock and disbelief at what is happening.

All the little kids n' shit, everybody runnin'
Observing the potential danger and chaos caused by the shooting.

He shot the whole van up and I'm like damn
Reacting to the extent of the shooting.

And we dipped
Leaving the scene of the crime to avoid being harmed.

I be so paranoid
Introduction to the main theme of the song, fear of being targeted.

I hear these niggas tryin' to fuck with me
Hearing rumors or threats about being targeted by others.

Real shit, I know I got enemies
Acknowledging the existence of people who may want to harm the artist.

I can't let them niggas enter me
Refusing to allow the negativity and danger of these enemies to impact the singer's life.

I ain't scared to die nigga
Asserting a lack of fear of death or violence.

I'll take your life nigga
Provoking the enemy and indicating a willingness to fight back to protect oneself.

Fuck it shoot 'em down nigga
Further expressing a willingness to use violent means to defend oneself.

A hundred rounds 'll put you down, nigga
Using hyperbolic language to emphasize the potential danger and power of the singer's weapons.

I be the hottest nigga out my city
Bragging about the artist's success and status within their community.

Hit you with some shit, you never sign no titties
Threatening to use unexpected or unpredictable tactics in a conflict.

Know a nigga shinin' all my diamonds 3D
Boasting about flashy jewelry, potentially as a symbol of the singer's power or wealth.

I hit a lick, I'm worth a couple million
Admitting to engaging in criminal activity and making a lot of money from it.

That car near 400 thou nigga
Disclosing the price of the artist's expensive vehicle.

That top drop like Pacquiao nigga
Comparing the movement of the artist's convertible car to the movements of a famous boxer.

I hit up K.O.D. and left a hundred in it
Spending money at a strip club to show off wealth and power.

Hundred on my watch I'm shining every minute
Boasting about the luxury and expense of the singer's watch.

They caught him on that corner, left a hundred in him
Describing a violent encounter where the artist's opponent was killed.

Niggas goin' broke, that'll never be me
Expressing a determination to not let financial struggles impact the singer's life.

Paranoia, got me watchin' lawyer
Reiterating the main theme of the song and describing the singer's constant vigilance and caution.

Molly water, I'm way too sober
Reference to drug use and potentially being alert and focused due to not being under the influence.

And I made a mill in 30 minutes
Boasting about how quickly and easily the artist is able to make money.

And I'm ridin', clip with 30 in it
Describing being well-armed and prepared for potential threats while driving.

And your head, I put 'bout 30 in it
Expressing a willingness to use lethal force to eliminate opponents.

When them shots hit him, it's Choppa Down nigga
Using a metaphor to describe how violent and effective the singer's attacks can be.

I've been sober, paranoia
Reiterating the artist's alertness and caution in potentially dangerous situations.

That baking soda, could help your boy out
Reference to selling cocaine and the potential for financial gain from doing so.

Get your head blown off your body for a verse
Threatening physical violence against other rappers who challenge the artist or disrespect them through their music.

When that choppa hit 'em niggas yellin' holy mercy
Describing the intensity and violence of the singer's attacks and their impact on people witnessing them.

Bloody murder, go and dig the dirt out
Describing the aftermath and consequences of violent attacks and the need to take care of a victim's body afterwards.

Choppers ringin' didn't let 'em get a word out
Describing the suddenness and speed of the singer's violent attacks, allowing no chance for the victim to defend themselves or call for help

Probably talkin' 'bout nothin' you done heard 'bout
Dismissing rumors or gossip about the singer that may inspire others to attack them.

Niggas gettin' smoked, bitches gettin' turned out
Further emphasizing the danger and violence of the singer's lifestyle and conflicts with others.

I be so paranoid
Reiterating the main theme of the song and the artist's constant vigilance and alertness.

I hear these niggas tryin' to fuck with me
Describing the artist's belief that others are conspiring or planning against them.

Real shit, I know I got enemies
Acknowledging the existence of people who may hate or want to harm the singer.

I can't let them niggas enter me
Refusing to let negativity and danger impact the singer's life.

I ain't scared to die nigga
Asserting a lack of fear of death or violence, which may inspire the artist's aggressive behavior.

I'll take your life nigga
Provoking the enemy and indicating a willingness to use violence to protect oneself.

Fuck it shoot 'em down nigga
Further emphasizing the artist's willingness to use violence to resolve conflicts.

A hundred rounds 'll put you down, nigga
Using hyperbolic language to emphasize the potential danger and power of the singer's weapons.