PARANOID – English Lyrics

• By: Russ

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to explore the raw emotions of modern hip-hop? Russ's "PARANOID" offers a powerful and relatable look into the anxieties that accompany success. Through its honest lyrics and engaging delivery, you can pick up contemporary English expressions related to stress, vulnerability, and the complexities of public life. This song is special for its candidness, providing a window into the artist's inner world that resonates with many listeners.

[English]

I've been feelin' paranoid

I've been feelin' paranoid

Every day and everywhere I go

I've been-I've been feelin' paranoid (Yeah, Yeah)

Pistol on my lap while I write this

Never thought I'd have to rap like this

Gotta watch my back I'm strapped like this (Yeah, Yeah)

I ain't gonna lie, every night I got stress

I ain't gonna lie, I've been thinking I'm next

That's why I got a gun to the right and a gun

Down the hall and a gun to the motherfucking left

That's why I got cameras all over the place

Fame ain't as glamorous as everyone thinks

Lot of people wanna see me gone plus I got a

Lot of strippers from Atlanta all over my place

Brought a little on myself, oh well

And the joint that I'm smoking don't help

And the letters that I'm getting from the women I'm in bed with

Knew I should have fucked them at the hotel

Instead of havin' them pull up to that house

But like I said I don't like going out

'Cause the times that we're in

Could have a good kid tryin'

Kill me for some likes and some clout

I've been feelin' paranoid

I've been feelin' paranoid

Every day and everywhere I go

I've been-I've been feelin' paranoid (Yeah, Yeah)

Pistol on my lap while I write this

Never thought I'd have to rap like this

Gotta watch my back I'm strapped like this (Yeah, Yeah)

Thoughts in my head would put most in jail

Fame and the hate really don't mix well

If I get locked up, Milan post my bail

Gotta just chill, but I know myself

Liable to do somethin' nutty

I don't give a fuck if that's your buddy

I need to meditate where it's sunny

And just hum, like Cudi

Just stop for a second, slow down before it gets too late

And I fuck around and drown off the waves that I made

I be ridin' 'round my town and I don't feel safe

Let alone when I'm out, let alone out of state

Everybody strapped up, everybody stressed out

I think my nerves are contagious

Tryna play it cool but deep down I be

Feelin' like YG, bitch stay dangerous

I've been feelin' paranoid

I've been feelin' paranoid

Every day and everywhere I go

I've been-I've been feelin' paranoid (Yeah, Yeah)

Pistol on my lap while I write this

Never thought I'd have to rap like this

Gotta watch my back I'm strapped like this (Yeah, Yeah)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
paranoid /ˌpær.əˈnɔɪd/ C1	adjective - excessively suspicious or fearful of danger
pistol /ˈpɪs.təl/ B1	noun - a small firearm designed to be held in one hand
strap /stræp/ B2	verb - to fasten or secure with a strap; in slang, to be equipped with a gun
stress /strɛs/ B1	noun - mental or emotional pressure
camera /ˈkæm.rə/ B1	noun - a device for recording visual images
glamorous /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/ C1	adjective - attractively exciting and fashionable
stripper /ˈstrɪp.ər/ B2	noun - a performer who removes clothing as entertainment
joint /dʒɔɪnt/ B1	noun - a rolled marijuana cigarette
letter /ˈlɛt.ər/ A2	noun - a written message sent to a person
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause death of a living being
clout /klaʊt/ C1	noun - influence or power, especially in a social context
jail /dʒeɪl/ B1	noun - a place of confinement for people awaiting trial or serving short sentences
bail /beɪl/ B2	noun - money paid to release a detained person from custody pending trial
meditate /ˈmɛd.ɪ.teɪt/ B2	verb - to engage in contemplation or reflection, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes
contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ B2	adjective - capable of being transmitted from one person to another, especially disease or emotion
dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ B1	adjective - likely to cause harm or injury
rap /ræp/ B1	verb - to speak or chant rhythmically, especially in the style of hip‑hop music

Key Grammar Structures

• I've been feelin' paranoid

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ The phrase "I've been feelin' paranoid" uses the **Present Perfect Continuous** to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the feeling.

• Every day and everywhere I go

  ➔ Adverbs of Frequency and Place

  ➔ The phrase "Every day and everywhere I go" uses **adverbs of frequency** (every day) and **adverbs of place** (everywhere) to indicate how often and where the action occurs.

• Pistol on my lap while I write this

  ➔ Present Continuous with 'while'

  ➔ The phrase "Pistol on my lap while I write this" uses the **Present Continuous** with the conjunction **'while'** to describe two actions happening simultaneously.

• Never thought I'd have to rap like this

  ➔ Past Simple with 'would' for future in the past

  ➔ The phrase "Never thought I'd have to rap like this" uses the **Past Simple** with **'would'** to express a future action from a past perspective.

• Gotta watch my back I'm strapped like this

  ➔ Modal Verb 'gotta' for necessity

  ➔ The phrase "Gotta watch my back I'm strapped like this" uses the **modal verb 'gotta'** to express necessity or obligation.