Paranoid
Kanye West · 808s & Heartbreak [2008]
Why are you so paranoid?
Don't be so paranoid.
Don't be so
Baby don't worry bout it
Hey there don't even think about it
You worry bout the wrong things
The wrong things[x4]
(Verse 1)
Tell me right now you really wanna spend your whole life alone?
A little time out might do you good, might do us good.
'Fore we be done for good.
Cuz i can make it good i can make it hood
I can make you come i can make you go
I can make it high i can make it fly
Make you touch the sky
Hey maybe so.
All the time you be up in my
Checking through my cellphone
Baby no
You wanna kill the vibe on another night?
Here's another fight
Oh here we go (Here we go)
(Chorus)
Baby don't worry bout it
Lady we'll go out to the floor
[Kid cudi]
Anyway they don't know you like I do (They don't know)
They'll never know you (Never Know)
Anyway they don't know you like I do (Never Know)
They'll never know you (Never Know)
(Verse 2)
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
Yeah you see em look
Baby let em look
Give you cold looks cuz we look cold
Yeah 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
'Til you finally let that thing go
You wanna check into the heartbreak hotel
But sorry we're closed.
(Chorus)
Baby don't worry bout it
Baby we'll go out to the floor
[Kid cudi]
Anyway they don't know you like I do (to they floor)
They'll never know you (Hey! never know)
Anyway they don't know you like I do (They don't know)
They'll never know you (Never Know)
(Outro)
Baby don't worry bout it
Baby don't even think about it
You worry bout the wrong things
The wrong things[x3]
You worry bout the wrong thing
[Kid cudi]
Anyway they don't know you like I do
They'll never know you
Anyway they don't know you like I do[x2]
They'll never know you.
Paranoid - Kanye West
Kanye West's 'Paranoid' serves as a haunting centerpiece on the 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak, marking a pivotal shift in his sonic palette. The track blends the raw emotional vulnerability characteristic of the album with the gritty, sample-driven production that defined his earlier work. By weaving together elements of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic textures, the recording explores themes of existential dread and personal turmoil. It stands as a testament to West's ability to deconstruct and reconstruct musical genres, influencing a generation of artists to prioritize emotional authenticity over traditional structural norms. The song remains a defining moment in his discography, showcasing the evolution of his artistry during a transformative period in his career.