Psycho
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Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy,
The singer is describing a type of person who is mentally unstable, obsessed with musicians, addicted to drugs, and generally unpredictable.

Psycho groupie cocaine crazy,
The singer is reiterating that this type of person is characterized by their mental instability, fandom, and drug use.

Psycho groupie coke,
The singer focuses on the drug of choice for this type of person, and again highlights their psychological instability and tendency towards obsession.

Makes you high, makes you hide,
The artist describes the effects of the drug on the individual, causing them to feel euphoric and likely to retreat from the world.

Makes you really want to go- stop.
The drug creates a paradoxical effect in the individual, making them feel simultaneously energized and lethargic, wanting to do everything and nothing at the same time.

Do you really want to think and stop,
The singer questions whether the individual truly wants to consider their actions and addiction, hinting that they are likely to continue their behavior regardless.

Stop your eyes from flowing,
The drug use likely causes the individual to cry uncontrollably or have watery eyes, and the singer urges them to try to stop this weakness from showing.

So you want the world to stop,
The artist addresses the individual directly, pointing out their desire to be the center of attention and have the entire world revolve around them.

Stop in and watch your body fully drop,
The artist hints that this desire may lead to self-destructive behavior, likely drug overdose or death.

From the time you were a Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy,
The artist suggests that this type of behavior may begin in adolescence or young adulthood, and that the individual has been known for this type of behavior for some time.

So you want to see the show,
The singer continues to play off the desires of the individual, emphasizing their love of celebrity and their desire for fame through association.

You really don't have to be a ho
The artist chastises the individual for resorting to sexual promiscuity as a means of getting closer to musicians or celebrities.