Paranoid
Rehab Lyrics

Come on, come on, come on, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Anxiety and agitation are mounting.

You turn away when I come around
Others are avoiding or rejecting the singer, but the singer does not understand why.

I ain't even looked at you
The singer has not directed any negative behavior or attitude towards anyone.

when I look at you , you look down
The artist's paranoia makes them feel like others are judging or shaming them.

look crazy, tell me who are you?
The artist questions others' intentions and perceptions of them, and feels misunderstood.

I get this shit 'cause when I hear a sound
The singer's paranoia causes them to be hypersensitive to sounds and anxious about potential dangers.

Brooks, "Kill everybody"
A reference to a song lyric that may contribute to the singer's negative thoughts and emotions.

people talkin' in my head, I hear 'em screamin', want to shut 'em down
The artist hears critical or harmful thoughts in their own mind, and wants them to stop.

and everyday I run away
The artist avoids facing their problems and dealing with their anxiety, leading to a cycle of avoidance and fear.

but I don't know where I'm goin'
The artist lacks direction or purpose, and is consumed by their anxiety and confusion.

end up back where I stay
Despite efforts to escape, the singer is trapped by their own thoughts and emotions.

givin' up, brain overflowin'
The artist is overwhelmed and feels defeated by their mental struggles.

disarray, pain, dismay
The singer is experiencing chaos, suffering, and despair as a result of their mental state.

I'm in a lot of pain, for sure
The singer is suffering greatly and is aware of the enormity of their struggles.

I call my momma but she told me take a Tegritol and go away
The singer is trying to seek comfort and support, but is not receiving the help they need.

I write shit on the wall
The artist is expressing their negative thoughts in an unproductive or destructive manner.

but it doesn't make any sense
The artist's thoughts are jumbled and irrational, and do not provide any relief or clarity.

God's gonna kill you all
The singer is experiencing delusions or paranoia related to religion or spirituality.

If you are, no he isn't
The singer's paranoia is causing them to question others' beliefs and motives, and creating conflict in their own mind.

pop another Rispidol
The artist may be trying to self-medicate or numb their pain and anxiety with medication or drugs.

or maybe I should take four
The artist is struggling with addiction and self-destructive behavior.

I put my head through a mirror and nobody seemed to care at all
The artist is engaging in dangerous behavior and feeling neglected or abandoned by others in their life.

back from another bender
The singer is engaging in self-destructive behavior and is experiencing a cycle of relapse and recovery.

but I don't know when I'm comin' off
The artist is uncertain about their future and lacks a clear path towards recovery.

threw the T.V. through the window
The singer is engaging in destructive behavior and experiencing anger or frustration towards their environment.

honey, can you turn it off?
The singer is trying to seek help or support from others, but may not be receiving it.

ask my girl, "where's my fuckin' dinner?"
The singer is engaging in disrespectful behavior towards their partner and may be experiencing relationship issues as a result of their mental state.

lucky I'm even here
The artist may be feeling grateful to be alive despite their struggles with mental health.

she told me, "make it for yourself!"
The artist is being met with resistance or frustration from those they seek help or comfort from.

and then she hit me with a blender
The singer may be experiencing physical or emotional abuse in their relationship.

Just because you're paranoid does not mean the whole world ain't against you
The singer is aware that their thoughts and perceptions are distorted, but still feels trapped by their anxiety and paranoia.

if you had to stand alone I'd bet you'd bring a friend to keep you company, and I understand
The artist is empathizing with the feeling of isolation and the need for support and companionship.

I'm scared as you are and I swear to god my mind's workin' against me killin' me, killin' me, killin' me, killin' me
The artist is experiencing intense fear and suffering as a result of their mental state, and is struggling to cope.

Chest tight, shallow breath, scared to death, cottonmouth nervous, takin' sweaters and devils' inside me kickin' his way outta me
The artist is experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety and feels consumed by their negative thoughts and emotions.

lie to me, tell me I'm normal and beggin' me and now could it be the way I'm livin'
The singer is struggling to accept their mental illness and wishes to be perceived as normal by others.

I got me thinkin' everybody's after me, so casually these strangers be starin' when they passin' me and I get the feeling they know I only work half the week and I'm just waitin' for one of these sorry son of a bitches to laugh at me so I can let the demon preceed and bleed
The artist's paranoia is causing them to feel like they are being judged or watched by others, and anticipates negative interactions with strangers.

I've been geekin' 3 weeks and I need some peace this razzamatazz and pizzazz, has like I'm Alcatraz dire for getting me higher, shows like the wires on my tires having a panic attack in the back of a Cadillac on crack
The singer may be experiencing addiction and drug use as a way to cope with their mental illness, but it is only making things worse and causing them to feel trapped and scared.

what's the fact, what the fuck, how to act I'm feelin' stuck, what if it fades to black
The singer is struggling to understand their own situation and how to move forward, and fears the worst outcome.

But I really gotta wonder why your head is in the way no matter what I do I can't die I'll try it anyway no matter what I do I ain't high speed, Special-K so I'm coppin' me a bird and stick it in my mouth…bye, bye
The singer is experiencing suicidal ideation and is contemplating taking dangerous actions to cope with their pain and mental illness.

Brookie, don't do that that's what I'm shootin' for or at least get it on that record label whore before you do that just release the album so we can make a million dollars off you just to buy a Cadillac
The artist is experiencing pressure from others to succeed and is struggling with their own priorities and sense of self.

I'm scared as you are man Please release this fear from me wherefore art thou sanity? bleeding joy, I have no skin turn off the noise, I'm cavin' in I cry and pray, I lay awake could someone please just make it go away killin' me, killin' me, killin' me, illin' me
The artist is expressing a desperate need for help and relief from their mental state, and is overwhelmed by their suffering.