Paranoid
Rekuiem Lyrics
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cause she couldn't help me with my mind
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
can you help me
got you on my brain
yeh, yeh,yeh
i need some one to show me
the things in life that i can't find
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 here these words
telling you now of my state
i tell you to enjoy life
i wish i could but it's too late
The lyrics of Rekuiem's song "Paranoid" talk about the mental state of the singer, who has lost his grip on reality and is struggling to find happiness and meaning in life. The song begins by saying that the singer has broken up with his partner because they couldn't help him deal with his inner demons. The people around him think he is insane because he wears a constant frown on his face. He is constantly seeking something that can pacify him, but nothing seems to work.
The singer then asks for someone to help him and show him the things in life that he can't find. He feels blind to the things that can bring true happiness. The singer is unable to feel happiness and love, and he sees them as unreal. He continues to express his sorrowful state by saying that if someone makes a joke, he will sigh, and if someone laughs, he will cry.
The final lines of the song convey a message to the listeners to enjoy life, but the singer cannot enjoy life anymore, and he wishes he could, but it's too late. The lyrics paint a picture of mental anguish and despair and serve as a reminder of the importance of looking after one's mental and emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
finished with my woman
I ended my relationship with my significant other because they couldn't help me with my mental struggles.
cause she couldn't help me with my mind
I left the relationship because my partner couldn't assist me with my unstable thoughts.
people think i'm insane
Others believe that I'm mentally unstable due to my constant frowning and peculiar behavior.
because I am frowning all the time
I appear unhappy and troubled most of the time, and this causes others to view me as crazy.
all day long I think of things
I spend my days pondering numerous thoughts and ideas.
but nothing seems to satisfy
Unfortunately, none of my thoughts or ideas bring me contentment.
think i'll lose my mind
I fear that I may eventually become mentally unhinged.
if i don't find something to pacify
If I can't find a distraction or source of comfort, I worry about my sanity.
can you help me
I'm reaching out to others for assistance and support.
got you on my brain
You're on my mind most of the time, and I'm hoping that you can help me.
yeh, yeh,yeh
Expressing agreement and eagerness for assistance.
I need some one to show me
I require someone to help guide me towards the aspects of life that bring joy and fulfillment.
the things in life that I can't find
I'm struggling to discover the things in life that will bring me happiness.
I can't see the things that make true happiness
I am incapable of recognizing the things that can truly bring joy and contentment into my life.
I must be blind
My inability to find happiness makes me feel like I'm incapable or inadequate.
make a joke and I will sigh
Even if someone attempts to make me laugh, it won't bring me joy and may even worsen my sadness.
and you will laugh and I will cry
While others may find humor and happiness in a situation or joke, I will only feel sadness.
happiness I cannot feel
Despite my attempts, I cannot seem to experience happiness or joy.
and love to me is so unreal
I struggle to believe in the existence of love or the idea that someone could care for me.
and so as you hear these words
As you're listening to these lyrics, I hope you can understand the depth of my emotions.
telling you now of my state
I'm currently sharing my emotional and mental state with you.
I tell you to enjoy life
Despite my struggles, I urge you to appreciate and enjoy life.
I wish I could but it's too late
Unfortunately, I'm unable to find the same joy or happiness, and it feels like it's too late for me to discover it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, William Ward
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