Paranoid

Album: Paranoid (1970)

Arguably Black Sabbath's most famous song, "Paranoid" was famously written in minutes as a last-minute filler for the album of the same name. Its frantic pace, simple-yet-unforgettable riff, and lyrics capturing a state of mental anguish cemented it as an anthem for generations and a foundational track of heavy metal.

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
Can you help me?
Occupy my brain?
Oh yeah!

[Verse 2]
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

[Guitar Solo - Tony Iommi]

[Verse 3]
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