Paranoia Paradise
In Dreams Lyrics


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I know I'm too cynical
But even I know I'm happier than other girls
Throughout time
It's cyclical
The truth is I left them hanging in another world

Something in the air's not fair
But something in the air's not there
At all

So crush me
I'm preparing for the crumble
Seize me
I can build a wall like you wouldn't believe

Paranoia Paradise
Paranoia Paradise

Careening through me
You do so easily
I don't wanna believe
I'm destructible by you

I knew there was trouble when
I went to sleep
My mind
Was showing me you'll bring me to life, oh

Crush me
I'm preparing for the crumble
Seize me
I can build a wall like you wouldn't believe

Paranoia Paradise
Paranoia Paradise





Paranoia Paradise
Paranoia Paradise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to In Dreams' song Paranoia Paradise touch upon themes of cynicism, happiness, and paranoia. At the start of the song, the singer acknowledges their cynical nature, but also recognizes that they are happier than other girls. The cyclical nature of time is also mentioned, alluding to the idea that history repeats itself. The truth, however, is that the singer has left others "hanging in another world." This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but perhaps it means that the singer has distanced themselves from others due to their own feelings of paranoia.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Paranoia Paradise," with the singer declaring that they feel both careened through and destructible by another person. There seems to be a sense of unease and discomfort throughout the song, as the singer prepares for the "crumble" and builds walls to protect themselves. The final line "My mind was showing me you'll bring me to life" indicates that this unease might be related to a potential romantic interest.


Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the difficulties of maintaining connections with others in a world fraught with anxiety and paranoia. The singer's efforts to protect themselves reveal a sense of vulnerability and fear, but their willingness to open up to another person suggests that they are still seeking connection.


Line by Line Meaning

I know I'm too cynical
I am aware that I tend to have a negative outlook on life.


But even I know I'm happier than other girls
However, I recognize that I am still more content than most women.


Throughout time
This has been an ongoing issue.


It's cyclical
It happens in cycles or patterns.


The truth is I left them hanging in another world
The reality is that I have abandoned my previous beliefs or lifestyle.


Something in the air's not fair
I can sense that there's something unjust or unreasonable in the atmosphere.


But something in the air's not there
At the same time, I feel like something is missing or absent from the environment entirely.


So crush me
I am giving in or accepting defeat.


I'm preparing for the crumble
I am getting ready for everything to fall apart or collapse.


Seize me
Catch me before I fall or fail.


I can build a wall like you wouldn't believe
I am capable of protecting myself and creating boundaries that others might not anticipate.


Paranoia Paradise
This is a space in my mind where my anxieties are taking over and I can't escape them.


Careening through me
My emotions are overwhelming and tend to suddenly change direction.


You do so easily
You have the ability to throw me off and make me feel erratic or unstable.


I don't wanna believe
I am struggling to accept the truth or reality of the situation.


I'm destructible by you
I am vulnerable or easily harmed by your actions or words.


I knew there was trouble when
In hindsight, I can see when things started to go wrong or when my doubts began to surface.


I went to sleep
I tried to escape my problems by shutting down and resting.


My mind
My thoughts or imagination.


Was showing me you'll bring me to life, oh
I had a dream or vision that you would awaken something in me or change me.


Paranoia Paradise
This mental state is taking over my sense of reality and causing me distress.


Paranoia Paradise
I can't escape this cycle of fear and anxiety.




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