Paranoid

Kanye West, Mr. Hudson

About Paranoid

"Paranoid" is a song by American recording artist and record producer Kanye West, from his fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak (2008). It includes a feature from English musician Mr Hudson and background vocals from Kid Cudi. The song was written by West, Jeff Bhasker, Plain Pat, Consequence, and Kid Cudi, and produced by West, Bhasker, and Plain Pat. Musically, it is an upbeat new wave track that features electronic drum effects and pop synths. The song's lyrical content is centered around West being pushed away by the mistrustful thinking of a woman that he is in love with. It was serviced to top 40 radio stations in the United States on March 23, 2009, as the fourth and final single from the album. Later that year, the song was released for digital download in both the US and Belgium. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with the majority of them being complimentary towards the production, while some critics compared "Paranoid" to the works of other artists. It charted at number 14 and 90 on the Belgium Ultratip Flanders chart and Australian Singles Chart respectively in 2009. West and Mr Hudson have performed the song live together on numerous occasions, including at the 2009 iTunes Festival. An accompanying music video, directed by Nabil Elderkin and starring Rihanna, was released on June 3, 2009. Based around a fantasy from her paranoid mindstate, the video received positive reviews from critics. A remix, featuring Mr Hudson and rapper Big Sean, was released in December 2008. Since its release, the song has been covered by artists such as the Suzan and Kali Uchis. 


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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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Kanye West

Kanye Omari West ( /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American musician, film director and fashion designer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synthpop, and classical music. more »

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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.
Song Origin
The 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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
Kanye 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.
Guest Vocals
Mr. Hudson, an English musician and producer, provides background vocals in the song. Mr. Hudson later collaborated with Kanye on other projects.
Critics Review
"Paranoid" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Its electro-pop style was praised as a bold and successful experiment for West.
Album Impact
The 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.
Song Theme
The song explores feelings of paranoia, vulnerability, and emotional turmoil, echoing the overarching themes of loneliness and heartbreak found throughout the rest of the album.
Lyrics Inspiration
The 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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