Paranoid
Hidden Treasures
1995
Duration: 2:32
Track number: 6
Times played live: 156
Writers
Lyrics by: Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward
Music by: Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward
Theme
This is a cover of Black Sabbath's classic (1970). The track is a direct exploration of **severe anxiety and paranoia**, focusing on feelings of **insanity, isolation, and an inability to find satisfaction** or genuine happiness in life. Megadeth's version adds their signature aggressive thrash edge.
Lyrics
Finished with my woman '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 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 us 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
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