Paranoid
Weezer Lyrics
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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 if I don't find something
To pacify
Can you help me
Occupy my brain?
Oh, yeah!
I need someone 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 hear 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 to Weezer's song Paranoid describe the experiences of someone struggling with their mental health. The singer has ended a romantic relationship because their partner could not assist them with their internal struggles. The singer feels misunderstood by people who assume they are insane simply because they always appear unhappy. Furthermore, they explain that they spend all day thinking about things but cannot seem to find satisfaction in anything. The singer is worried that they will lose their mind unless they find something to pacify them.
This is where the chorus comes in, with the singer requesting assistance to occupy their brain. Despite their best efforts, they cannot find anything in life that brings them true happiness, and they feel as if they must be blind to it. They explain that even when someone makes a joke, they can't seem to find pleasure in it, as their depression affects everything they do. Happiness is an elusive concept to the singer, and even love feels unreal. They conclude by advising listeners to enjoy life as they wish they could but fear it may be too late for them.
Overall, Paranoid is a song that speaks to the struggles that those with mental illness face every day. The lyrics express the feeling of emptiness that can come with depression and the difficulty of finding true happiness. The singer's story is relatable to many people, and the song serves as a mental health awareness piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Finished with my woman, 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind
I broke up with my girlfriend because she wasn't able to understand my thoughts and feelings, leaving me feeling alone and unsupported.
People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
Everyone thinks I'm crazy because I'm always unhappy and never smile, but really, I'm just struggling internally.
All day long, I think of things, but nothing seems to satisfy
I spend all day thinking, but I can never find anything that brings me true happiness and fulfillment.
Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
I'm afraid I'll go insane if I can't find something to calm and quiet my racing thoughts and emotions.
Can you help me occupy my brain? Oh, yeah!
I'm desperately seeking someone to help me quiet my mind and find things to distract me and bring me happiness.
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find
I'm looking for someone to show me new experiences and perspectives that can help me find fulfillment and happiness in life.
I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind
I feel like I'm missing out on the things that would truly make me happy and unable to see them for what they are.
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
Even though others might find things humorous or fun, it's hard for me to find joy and I just end up feeling worse.
Happiness, I cannot feel and love, to me, is so unreal
I can't seem to experience happiness or love in the way that others do, making them feel almost like a fantasy or unattainable.
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
As I share my struggles with you, I realize that I can't seem to find happiness again, and I envy those who can. I urge you to make the most of your life, but I fear it's too late for me to start again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, William Ward
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@derekpauly4130
Black Sabbath needs to cover this song it is amazing!
@disgusteddiscussions6435
Derek Pauly haha!
@hx_roger2345
Black Sabbath made the song smh
Edit - (Just realized you meant as a joke)
@shnoobus7482
@@hx_roger2345 r/woosh
@beratedbandit5196
@@hx_roger2345 r/wooooosh
@vicarialsteak3771
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@JPx115
He actually sounds like Ozzy but with his own style, awesome cover
@floydofnova2743
Yeah he has that accent that Ozzy usually had when singing but with his own style of vocals
@eloisapantazis6232
@@floydofnova2743 He’s the American version of Ozzy 😆😜😍
@floydofnova2743
@@eloisapantazis6232 who Brian ?