Paranoid
Kanye West (Ft. Mr. Hudson) Lyrics


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Why are you so paranoid
Don't be so paranoid
Don't be so
Baby, don't worry about it
Lady, don't even think about it
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things

Tell me right now
You really wanna spend your whole life alone?
A little time out might do you good, might do us good
Before we be done for good
'Cause I could make it good I could make it hood
I can make you come I can make you go
I can make you high I can make you fly
Make you touch the sky hey maybe so
All of the time
You be up in mine checking through my cellphone baby no
You wanna kill the vibe on another night
Here's another fight oh here we go

Baby don't worry about it
Lady we'll go out to the floor
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you

All of the time
You wanna complain about the nights alone
So now you're here with me
Show some gratitude leave the attitude way back at home
Yeah you see 'em look
Baby let 'em look give us cold looks 'cause we look cold
Yeah you heard about all the word of mouth
Don't worry about what we can't control
All the talk in the world lost in the world
Till you finally let that thing go
You wanna check in to the heartbreak hotel
But sorry we're closed

Baby don't worry about it
Lady we'll go out to the floor
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you

Baby don't worry about it
Lady don't even think about it
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong thing
You worry bout the wrong thing, the wrong thing
You worry bout the wrong thing, the wrong thing
You worry bout the wrong thing

Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you

Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you




Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Paranoid by Kanye West featuring Mr. Hudson explore the theme of trust issues in a romantic relationship. The song talks about a lover who is constantly paranoid and suspicious, checking through the partner's phone and creating unnecessary arguments. Kanye urges his lover to stop being paranoid and to focus on the right things in the relationship. He suggests taking a break, spending some time apart, and coming back stronger. The lyrics also touch on the idea that outsiders don't know the lover like Kanye does, and they should not pay attention to rumors and hearsay. The song ends with Kanye reassuring his lover that he knows her better than anyone else, and no one else will understand her in the same way.


One interesting fact about the song is that it features British singer Mr. Hudson, who is best known for his hit song "Supernova" with Kanye West. Another interesting fact is that the song's producer, Jeff Bhasker, won a Grammy Award for "Producer of the Year, Non-Classical" in 2012, largely due to his work on Kanye West's album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," which includes "Paranoid." Additionally, the song's music video shows a more vulnerable side of Kanye, who appears to be struggling with his own paranoia and mental health. The video features scenes of Kanye sitting alone in his Alligator boots, while his lover is out socializing and having fun.


Chords (key of E minor):
Verse: Em, Bm, D, A
Chorus: G, Bm, Em, D
Bridge: Am, C, G, D


Line by Line Meaning

Why are you so paranoid
Questioning the reason behind the person's excessive worry


Don't be so paranoid
Encouraging the person to stop worrying so much


Don't be so
Reiterating the message to not worry excessively


Baby, don't worry about it
Telling the person not to stress about the situation


Lady, don't even think about it
Addressing the person and telling them to not even consider their paranoid thoughts


You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
Pointing out that the person's worries are focused on the incorrect issues


Tell me right now
Asking for an immediate answer to a question


You really wanna spend your whole life alone?
Asking if the person wants to remain in a state of loneliness


A little time out might do you good, might do us good
Suggesting that some time away from the current situation could be beneficial for everyone involved


Before we be done for good
Implying that if no changes are made, the relationship may end


'Cause I could make it good I could make it hood
Offering to improve the situation and make it more enjoyable


I can make you come I can make you go
Asserting that the artist has control over the person's actions


I can make you high I can make you fly
Claiming the ability to elevate the person's mood and experience


Make you touch the sky hey maybe so
Imagery used to convey reaching new heights and experiencing joy


All of the time
Acknowledging that the person's anxious behavior is constant


You be up in mine checking through my cellphone baby no
Addressing the person's invasion of privacy and lack of trust


You wanna kill the vibe on another night
Suggesting that the person's worries and behavior could ruin the fun of a night out


Here's another fight oh here we go
Anticipating an argument or confrontation


Lady we'll go out to the floor
Assuring the person that they will have a good time on the dance floor


Anyway they don't know you like I do
Arguing that outsiders cannot fully understand the person as the artist can


They'll never know you
Asserting that no one can truly know another person


You wanna complain about the nights alone
Acknowledging the person's discontent with being alone


So now you're here with me
Pointing out that the person is now with the singer and should appreciate it


Show some gratitude leave the attitude way back at home
Telling the person to have a better attitude and be thankful for the current situation


Yeah you see 'em look
Referring to people staring at the couple


Baby let 'em look give us cold looks 'cause we look cold
Suggesting that the couple looks good and should ignore any negative attention


Yeah you heard about all the word of mouth
Referring to rumors or gossip about the couple


Don't worry about what we can't control
Encouraging the person to focus on what they can control, not external opinions


All the talk in the world lost in the world
Implying that talk is cheap and insignificant in the grand scheme of things


Till you finally let that thing go
Encouraging the person to let go of their paranoia and worries


You wanna check in to the heartbreak hotel
Referring to the person's fear of heartbreak and potential relationship issues


But sorry we're closed
Metaphorically stating that the artist is not open to the idea of heartbreak or relationship problems


You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong thing
Reiterating that the person's worries are misplaced


Anyway they don't know you like I do
Emphasizing the fact that the artist knows the person better than anyone else


They'll never know you
Asserting again that no one can truly know another person




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Strictly Songs SPRL, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Kanye West, Patrick Reynolds, Scott Mescudo, Dexter Mills

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@theharshtruthoutthere

@@santiaguilsmia2511 BIBLE calls us all to be real, sober minded souls, who live holy lives on earth.
BIBLE calls nor expect nobody to be:
- religious of any kind
- monk
- nun
BIBLE expect us to turn our LACK OF KNOWLEDGE into KNOWLEDGE OF TRUTH (HOSEA 4:6)
Each human life on earth:
- repent
- BORN AGAIN and GO AND SIN NO MORE
- be baptised in HOLY SPIRIT /THE COMFORTER
- LIVE HOLY
= soul, after earthly death in HEAVEN. Easy logic, asks no degree in anything.

Bible calls us to give out RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT, no to keep our mouth shut and support everything with blind eyes and deaf ears.

See no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil – that old saying, it belongs to masons, am I right again? The vow of silence of theirs.

SOULS, dare to read and study BIBLE (KJV) and search about FREEMASONRY.



@allyfe1526

Why are you so paranoid?
Don't be so paranoid
Don't be so ...

[Refrain: Kanye West]
Baby, don't worry about it
Lady, don't even think about it
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
Tell me right now
You really wanna spend your whole life alone?
A little time out might do you good, might do us good
Before we be done for good
Cause I could make it good I could make it hood
I can make you come I can make you go
I can make you high I can make you fly
Make you touch the sky hey maybe so
All of the time
You be up in mine checking through my cell phone, baby no
You wanna kill the vibe on another night
Here's another fight oh here we go (oh here we go)

[Hook: Kanye West, Mr. Hudson & Kid Cudi]
Baby don't worry about it
Lady we'll go out to the floor
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
All of the time
You wanna complain about the nights alone
So now you're here with me
Show some gratitude leave the attitude way back at home
Yea you see em look
Baby let em look give us cold looks cause we look cold
Yea you heard about all the word of mouth
Don't worry about what we can't control
All the talk in the world lost in the world
Till you finally let that thing go
You wanna check in to the heartbreak hotel
But sorry we're closed

[Hook: Kanye West, Mr. Hudson & Kid Cudi]
Baby don't worry about it
Baby we'll go out to the floor
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you

[Refrain: Kanye West]
Baby, don't worry about it
Lady, don't even think about it
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things
You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things



All comments from YouTube:

@obscuredvisions8835

It's sad how barely anyone recognized how ahead of time this song and album was.

@sweetlife6299

+William Pope I like your profile pic

@marcopecorino9

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

@KaizerMan

The album was maybe ahead of its time seeing as it used 808s when only some people used it and now everyone does and it was very creative how Kanye used autotune and stuff. But this song isn't ahead of its time. It sounds like 80s synth pop or some old Daft Punk. Still a good song though

@FishiestFillet

i got so much love for this album

@andrewholland5004

rolling stone named it one of the most groundbreaking lps of all time

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@JMLRH

This song would probably chart no.1 if he released it now

@Airborn451

Right. People use to shit on this album. i guess not alot of people can appreciate art.

@yohVyoh

+JMLRH
I just heard it for the first time and I thought the exact same thing. He's really ahead of his time.

@SwarlsBarkley

808s was so far ahead of its time it's ridiculous!

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