Paranoid
Post Malone Lyrics

Never know when someone come and try to take my life
I am always worried about someone trying to kill me and I never know when it might happen.

I been sleepin' with the .45 like every night
I keep a gun with me when I sleep every night for my own protection.

In the whip, I pray to God I don't see flashin' lights
While driving, I pray that I don't get pulled over by police and have an encounter that might go badly.

Goddamn they right behind me
My fears have come true because the police are right behind me.

And I wake up everyday, I wake up everyday with this anxiety
Everyday I wake up feeling anxious about what might happen to me.

And they know where I stay
The people who want to harm me know where I live.

Got "Malone" on my plates
My license plates have my last name, which makes me an easier target for those who are after me.

And they followin' me
I am being followed by people who want to harm me.

Two hundred bands under the floor of the kitchen
I keep a large amount of money hidden in the kitchen floor.

A little more up in the walls and the ceilin'
I also have cash hidden in the walls and ceiling of my home.

Even family and friends started switchin'
Even my own family and friends have turned against me since I became wealthy.

Ever since I got that check, seen 'em itchin'
Since I became wealthy, I have noticed that people are eager to take advantage of me.

Eyes open, I see you, I'm watchin' you, yeah
I am always alert and watching those around me to ensure my safety.

More people wanna be you, don't trust no one
As I become more successful, I cannot trust anyone because they all want to be in my position.

Tell me why I can't get no relief
I cannot find any peace of mind even though I try to stay safe.

Wonderin' when they'll come for me
I am constantly worried about when someone will come after me.

A paranoid man makes paranoid plans
I am always planning for how to stay safe because I am very paranoid.

I'll do what I can, but it's out of my hands
I will do my best to stay safe, but ultimately my safety is out of my control.

Strugglin' just to find my peace
I am constantly working to find some inner peace despite my fears and paranoia.

Sometimes feel like I got no friends
I often feel alone and like I cannot trust anyone, even my friends.

Can't trust a soul like I'm Snowden
I cannot trust anyone because I fear they may turn on me, and I am like Edward Snowden who is also looking over his shoulder.

Right by the bed, keep it loaded
I always keep a loaded gun near my bed for my own protection.

Lord, have mercy if they broken
I pray that I will not be harmed if someone breaks into my home.

I don't ever sleep, yeah, I'm wide awake
I struggle with insomnia because I am always worried about my safety.

If you try to pull up to my place
If someone tries to approach my home or me, they will regret it.

Beam is gonna hit you a mile away
I have a spotlight on my property that can reach very far and will illuminate anyone who approaches.

I promise one of us gonna die today
If someone tries to harm me, I will defend myself and the outcome will not be good for them.

Helicopters in the sky
There are helicopters overhead, possibly surveilling me and my movements.

No, he can't escape the eyes
I am being watched and cannot escape it.

Politicians and the lies
I cannot trust politicians because they often lie.

Tell me what's the point of pickin' sides
It is pointless to choose a side when you cannot trust either of the options.

Mind is runnin' all day
I cannot stop thinking about the threats to my safety.

Cost me more than money and I'm payin' the price, yeah
The constant fear and paranoia is taking a toll on my mental health.

I ain't goin' nowhere
I am not going to leave my home or my life out of fear.

Killin' myself so I can make me a life, yeah
The stress and fear are like killing me, but I keep pushing forward for the sake of my success.

Minute after minute
Time feels like it's moving too slowly, and my paranoia persists.

Never had a limit
My fears and worries do not have a limit - they are always present.

Woke up every mornin', knew that I just had to get it
Every day I wake up and feel the need to work hard to maintain my life and safety.

Windows always tinted
My car windows are always tinted so that no one can see me inside, adding another layer of protection.

You ain't lookin' in it
Because my windows are tinted, no one can see me, and I prefer to keep it that way.

Either way I know they'll come for me again
Despite my precautions, I know that people will keep coming after me due to my wealth and fame.

Tell me why I can't get no relief
I cannot find any relief from my worries and fears.

Wonderin' when they'll come for me
I am always worried about when someone might come after me.

A paranoid man makes paranoid plans
I am always making intricate plans and precautions to protect myself from potential attackers.

I'll do what I can, but it's out of my hands
As much as I plan and prepare, my safety is not entirely in my control.

Strugglin' just to find my peace
I constantly struggle to find peace of mind and calmness even in the face of potential danger.