Paranoid – English Lyrics

• By: Kanye West, Mr Hudson

Lyrics & Translation

Step into the vibrant yet introspective world of Kanye West's "Paranoid"! This song, a standout track from his influential *808s & Heartbreak* album, offers a fascinating blend of upbeat new wave sounds and poignant lyrics about relationship anxieties. Learning English through "Paranoid" allows you to explore everyday conversational expressions related to reassurance and dealing with worries, set against a catchy, synth-driven backdrop. Its unique juxtaposition of musical cheerfulness with themes of distrust and emotional depth makes it a compelling listen and a rich text for language learners.

[English]

Baby, don't worry 'bout it

Hey there, 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 'fore 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 checkin' through my cell phone, baby, no

You wanna kill the vibe on another night

Here's another fight, oh, here we go (Oh, here we go)

Baby, don't worry 'bout it

Lady, we'll go out to the floor

Anyway, they don't know you (They don't know) like I do

They'll never know you (Never know)

Anyway, they don't know you (Never know) 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

Yeah, you see 'em look

Baby, let 'em look, give ya cold looks 'cause we look cold

Yeah, you heard about all the word of mouth

Don't worry 'bout 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

Baby, don't worry about it

Baby, we'll go out to the floor

Anyway (Hey) they don't know you (To the floor) like I do (Hey)

They'll never know you (Never know)

Anyway, they don't know you (They don't know) like I do

They'll never know you

Baby, don't worry 'bout it

Baby, 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

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

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
worry /ˈwʌri/ A2	verb - to feel anxious or concerned about something noun - a state of anxiety or concern
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or true; mistaken noun - an unjust or immoral act
spend /spɛnd/ A2	verb - to use money, time, or effort on something
alone /əˈləʊn/ A2	adjective - without other people; solitary
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having desirable qualities; satisfactory
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce something
high /haɪ/ B2	adjective - at a great height; elevated adjective - under the influence of drugs; intoxicated
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to come into contact with something
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - the emotional atmosphere or feeling of a place or situation
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room on which one walks
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
gratitude /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ B2	noun - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B2	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about something
control /kənˈtrəʊl/ B1	verb - to exercise restraint or direction over something noun - the power to influence or direct behavior or the course of events
heartbreak /ˈhɑːtbreɪk/ C1	noun - overwhelming distress caused by the loss or disappointment of love
hotel /həʊˈtɛl/ A1	noun - an establishment that provides lodging, meals, and other services for travelers

Key Grammar Structures

• I can make you come, I can make you go

  ➔ Causative Verb "make"

  ➔ ""make"" is used as a causative verb followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without "to"). It means to cause or force someone to do something.

• Might do us good 'fore we be done for good

  ➔ Informal Contraction ('fore) & Idiomatic Expression ("done for good")

  ➔ "'fore" is an informal contraction of "before". "done for good" is an idiom meaning finished permanently or forever. The non-standard "be" instead of "are" is also notable, reflecting a colloquial/dialectal usage.

• You be up in mine checkin' through my cell phone, baby, no

  ➔ Colloquial "be" for habitual action & Informal Participle

  ➔ In some colloquial English dialects, "be" is used to indicate a habitual or repeated action, instead of "are". "checkin'" is an informal shortening of "checking".

• Anyway, they don't know you like I do

  ➔ Comparison with "like" (Ellipsis)

  ➔ ""like I do"" is a comparative clause where the verb "know you" is omitted (ellipsed) to avoid repetition, implying "like I know you".

• Don't worry 'bout what we can't control

  ➔ Noun Clause

  ➔ ""what we can't control"" is a noun clause functioning as the object of the preposition "about" (contracted to "'bout"). It acts like a noun phrase.

• You really wanna spend your whole life alone?

  ➔ Informal Contraction "wanna" + Verb Pattern (want to + infinitive)

  ➔ ""wanna"" is an informal contraction of "want to". The structure "want to + base verb" is used to express desire or intention.

• A little time out might do you good

  ➔ Modal Verb "might" & Idiomatic Expression ("do you good")

  ➔ ""might"" expresses possibility or a weak probability. "do you good" is an idiom meaning to be beneficial or advantageous to someone.

• Leave the attitude way back at home

  ➔ Phrasal Verb & Emphatic Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ ""Leave back"" is a phrasal verb meaning to leave something behind. "way back" is an emphatic adverbial phrase meaning far behind or a long distance away, used here figuratively.

• You wanna check into the heartbreak hotel

  ➔ Phrasal Verb "check into"

  ➔ ""check into"" is a phrasal verb meaning to register at a hotel or to begin a stay there. Here, "heartbreak hotel" is a metaphorical place.

• 'Til you finally let that thing go

  ➔ Informal Contraction ('Til) & Causative Verb "let" + Phrasal Verb "let go"

  ➔ "'Til" is an informal contraction of "until". "let" is a causative verb followed by an object and a bare infinitive, meaning to allow something to happen. "let go" is also a phrasal verb meaning to release or stop holding onto something.