Paranoid
Poverty Stinks Lyrics
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people think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
Can you help me occupy my brain?
Oh yeah
I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late
These lyrics are from the song "Paranoid" by the band Poverty Stinks. The first verse talks about the end of a relationship because the woman couldn't help the person with their mental state. The singer is constantly frowning and thinking about things but can't seem to find any satisfaction or peace of mind. The person feels like they would lose their mind if they don't find something to calm their thoughts. In the chorus, the person asks for someone to occupy their mind and show them the things in life they can't see. The person acknowledges that they can't find true happiness and feel blind to what that means.
The second verse highlights how the person reacts to social interactions. They can't find happiness or feel love, and making a joke only brings sadness to them. The person admits to feeling unable to experience happiness and love, creating a sense of hopelessness. The final verse sums up the person's emotional state, stating that they can't enjoy life, even though they wish they could. The song gives us insight into what it might feel like to struggle with mental health issues and feel an inability to find joy in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind
I ended my relationship with my partner because they couldn't understand my thoughts and feelings.
People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
Others perceive me as crazy because I'm always sad or unhappy.
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
I spend my entire day contemplating various aspects of my life, but nothing brings me joy or fulfillment.
Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
I fear that my mental state will deteriorate if I don't discover something that can calm me down.
Can you help me occupy my brain?
Can anyone please give me something to focus on or keep me engaged so that I don't feel so alone?
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find
I require someone to teach me the things that I can't figure out on my own about life.
I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
I can't identify the aspects of my life that contribute to genuine happiness, and I feel as if I'm missing something critical.
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
I may appear to laugh along with you, but inside, I'm actually crying and feeling even more unhappy.
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
Despite my efforts, I'm incapable of experiencing happiness, and I regard love as something that is fake and unattainable.
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
As you listen to me explaining my current condition and my feelings, I want you to understand what I'm going through.
I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late
Even though I encourage you to cherish your life and make the most of it, I know that it's too late for me to do so myself.
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.