Paranoid
Kanye West, Mr. Hudson
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Why are you so paranoid Don't be so paranoid Don't be so Baby, don't worry about it Lady, don't even think about it You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong things Tell me right now You really wanna spend your whole life alone? A little time out might do you good, might do us good Before we be done for good Cause I could make it good I could make it hood I can make you come I can make you go I can make you high I can make you fly Make you touch the sky hey maybe so All of the time You be up in mine checking through my cell phone baby no You wanna kill the vibe on another night Here's another fight oh here we go Baby don't worry about it Lady we'll go out to the floor Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you All of the time You wanna complain about the nights alone So now you're here with me Show some gratitude leave the attitude way back at home Yea you see em look Baby let em look give us cold looks cause we look cold Yea you heard about all the word of mouth Don't worry about what we can't control All the talk in the world lost in the world Till you finally let that thing go You wanna check in to the heartbreak hotel But sorry we're closed Baby don't worry about it Lady we'll go out to the floor Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you Baby don't worry about it Lady don't even think about it You worry bout the wrong things, the wrong thing You worry bout the wrong thing, the wrong thing You worry bout the wrong thing, the wrong thing You worry bout the wrong thing Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you Anyway they don't know you like I do They'll never know you
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Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Kanye West, Patrick Reynolds, Scott Mescudo, Dexter Mills
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Production Fact"Paranoid" is a track from Kanye West's fourth studio album, "808s & Heartbreak". It was produced by West himself along with co-producers, Plain Pat and Jeff Bhasker.
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Song OriginThe song's genre is described as new wave and electropop, reflecting a distinct departure from Kanye West's previous rap and hip-hop sound. This was largely influenced by personal struggles and musical experimentation.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as an official single in the United States, "Paranoid" still managed to reach number 61 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Paranoid" was directed by Nabil Elderkin and features fellow artist Rihanna. The clip fuses retro and futuristic vibes, continuously switching between dark, neon-lit shots and stark black-and-white visuals.
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Live PerformancesKanye West performed "Paranoid" live as part of his set at the 2008 glow in the dark tour. It was reportedly one of the standout performances.
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Guest VocalsMr. Hudson, an English musician and producer, provides background vocals in the song. Mr. Hudson later collaborated with Kanye on other projects.
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Critics Review"Paranoid" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Its electro-pop style was praised as a bold and successful experiment for West.
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Album ImpactThe release of "808s & Heartbreak", including tracks like "Paranoid", marked a shift in the sound of contemporary mainstream hip-hop and R&B inspired by its electronic and emotive style.
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Song ThemeThe song explores feelings of paranoia, vulnerability, and emotional turmoil, echoing the overarching themes of loneliness and heartbreak found throughout the rest of the album.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of “Paranoid” were influenced by Kanye's break-up with then-girlfriend Alexis Phifer, which was a major factor influencing the overall tone and content of the "808s & Heartbreak" album.
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