Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh lord, yeah!
Killing in the name of
Finished with my woman
'Cause she wouldn'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
Won't 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
Alright, let me hear you, come on
Alright, show it then, come on
Louder, come on
You ain't fucking loud enough, come on
Come on
Now I've heard
Louder, come on, put your fucking balls into it
Alright
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
Thank you, good night
You are the fuckin' coolest, man
I love you all
We love you, good night, God bless you
About This Song
"Paranoid" is a raw, driving anthem that captures the anguish of mental isolation and depression through the lens of someone struggling to connect with others and find meaning in life. The lyrics express deep frustration with relationships that can't provide the emotional support needed, while exploring themes of alienation, mental health struggles, and the desperate search for something to ease psychological pain. Musically, the song features Tony Iommi's iconic heavy guitar riff paired with a relentless, pounding rhythm that perfectly mirrors the obsessive, circular thinking described in the vocals. The track's straightforward yet powerful structure, combined with Ozzy Osbourne's distinctive wailing delivery, helped establish the template for heavy metal music. "Paranoid" became Black Sabbath's biggest hit and remains one of the most influential songs in rock history, both for its unflinching portrayal of mental distress and its role in pioneering the heavy metal sound that would dominate rock for decades to come.
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