Paranoid
Black Sabbath
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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 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
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Release Information"Paranoid" was released as a single in 1970 by the English rock band Black Sabbath.
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Making the ChartIt reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The AlbumThe song is also the title track of their second album, which was also released in 1970.
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Last-minute AdditionThe song was a last-minute addition to the album. The band needed one more track and came up with "Paranoid" in just a few minutes.
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Spontaneous LyricsThe lyrics for "Paranoid" were written by the band's vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne, on the spot during recording.
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Misinterpreted MeaningDespite the title, the song is not about paranoia, but about depression.
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Prohibited LyricsDue to the perceived drug references in its lyrics, the song was initially not played on several radio stations in the United States.
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First Single"Paranoid" was Black Sabbath's first single to break the top 10 in the UK, thus boosting their careers significantly.
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Iconic Guitar SoloGuitarist Tony Iommi's solo in "Paranoid" is widely regarded as one of the best in rock history.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a staple in Black Sabbath's live performances and is often used as the closing number.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Paranoid," including Metallica and Megadeth. The song is also a popular choice in music video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
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Hall of FameIn 2015, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music.
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