The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
Paranoid
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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but it's not plugged in and i'm all alone
i may dance in the rain in the middle of winter
but i'm not insane
-chorus-
you think that i must be a just a little bit crazy
i'm twisted and different
just me, not crazy, no one is coming to get me
i guess i had better leave
but i'm not paranoid
i might sleep on the floor when my bed's real nice
know five times and ring the doorbell twice
lights out and lock the door too
if you don't watch out it'll happen to you
-chorus-
i'm not paranoid
i sit by myself and stare at the wall
when i'm feeling nothing at all
i'm not paranoid
-chorus-
The lyrics to LiveonRelease's song "Paranoid" describe the actions of an individual who is aware of their eccentricities, but is not necessarily mentally ill. The singer mentions waiting by the phone in the dark, but acknowledges that it is not plugged in and they are alone. They also mention dancing in the rain during the winter, which may be seen as abnormal by others but is not a sign of insanity.
The chorus of the song addresses the notion that the singer's behavior may be perceived as crazy or paranoid, but they assure themselves and the listener that they are not delusional or mentally unwell. The singer repeats the phrase "I'm not paranoid" several times and emphasizes that they are simply different from the norm.
The second verse describes more unconventional behaviors such as sleeping on the floor when the bed is comfortable, counting and ringing the doorbell a specific number of times, and being cautious about locking doors. The singer warns the listener that these habits could happen to them too, suggesting that everyone has their quirks and idiosyncrasies.
Overall, the song "Paranoid" celebrates individuality and encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities, even if others may view them as strange or odd. The lyrics suggest that being different does not equate to being mentally ill, and that it is important to embrace and accept oneself for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
i'll sit in the dark and wait by the phone
I'll be alone and wait for someone to call me, even though I know it won't happen.
but it's not plugged in and i'm all alone
I will wait for a phone call, but I know there is no chance of it coming because my phone is unplugged, and I'm alone with my thoughts.
i may dance in the rain in the middle of winter
I might do something unconventional, like dancing in the rain during the winter, but that doesn't make me insane.
but i'm not insane
Even if I do things that are considered strange, I am not crazy.
-chorus-
People might think I'm crazy, but I am not paranoid, and nobody is coming to harm me.
you think that i must be a just a little bit crazy
People view me as different, and therefore, believe I am a little bit crazy.
i'm twisted and different
I know that I am unique and different from others, but that doesn't mean I am paranoid or crazy.
just me, not crazy, no one is coming to get me
I know that I am fine, and nobody intends to harm me.
i guess i had better leave
Even though I am not paranoid, I might need to leave due to people's misunderstandings about my character.
but i'm not paranoid
Despite the confusion and misconceptions about my personality, I know that I am not paranoid.
i might sleep on the floor when my bed's real nice
I may choose to sleep on the floor, even if I have a comfortable bed because I find it to be more comfortable for myself.
know five times and ring the doorbell twice
I have certain routines and practices, like knocking the door a specific number of times, due to my unique personality traits.
lights out and lock the door too
I have particular habits, like turning off the lights and locking the doors to feel safe and secure.
if you don't watch out it'll happen to you
Other people may develop their odd habits as well if they are not careful and self-aware about their personality traits.
-chorus-
Even if people think I am crazy or paranoid, I know that I am only a unique individual with specific lifestyle preferences.
i sit by myself and stare at the wall
Sometimes I need some time alone to reflect on my life, and that is why I just sit by myself and look at the wall.
when i'm feeling nothing at all
Sometimes, I feel numb and disconnected, but I know that it doesn't mean I am paranoid or disturbed.
i'm not paranoid
Despite how people perceive me or what I do, I know that I am not paranoid.
-chorus-
My unique personality and habits do not mean that I am paranoid or crazy. People tend to view me differently, but I know myself best.
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ThePINOYChannelShowbizNews
Found this song out when I was in Highschool. Back when everyone like rock songs and wears tight pants.
@panchafarial8151
Right 😂
@AndreeSmith
omg i havent heard this song since the 2000s it took me over a decade to find this song haha!!!
@jhaft703
I agree though I remember a lot of JNCO (loose) jeans, guess it just depended what scene you were dressed from
@RyanRoemer8624
I prefer wearing black baggy cargo pants
@jumpingrooftopss
this unlocked a memory in brain i forgot existed
@samanthamerritt6498
Same I remeber seeing them live.. and when brit played with biff on Granville street
@AndreeSmith
Song rules. It took me over a 10.5 decades to find this song haha.
@JJ-om1qm
Start a chain of forgotten bands/artists from this era. Boomtang boys, Dream..
@AndreeSmith
@@JJ-om1qm Sounds like a pretty good idea to me woot.