Total Paranoia Lyrics
Serj Tankian
Lyrics
Stop by your nightmare
On a dark road today
Such a wind through his white hair
Such a grin on in his face
His eyes where like distance and he bore into mine
They shown and they glisten like they drive me blind
Then he stood there before me and he cried out in pain
You think you can ignore me, you think you'll get away
Ready or not, it's like total paranoia
Anything you say he can't twist his way
It's really too much, it's like total paranoia
Anyway you go he is sure to know
He said, "Stop please and listen, can we try to be friends?"
Why is it always so twisted but he cried out again
You can stand to remember, you can stand to forget
You won't lift the finger for the storm of regret
Ready or not, it's like total paranoia
You know how to pray but he won't go away
It's really too much, it's like total paranoia
Close your eyes he'll be there all night
Close your eyes he'll be there all night
He'll be there all night
He'll be there all night
He'll be there all night
Song & Lyrics Facts
Serj Tankian's Total Paranoia is a song from his debut solo album Elect the Dead, released in 2007. The lyrics for the song were written by Serj Tankian himself and it features him on vocals and guitar as well as Shavo Odadjian playing bass and John Dolmayan on drums.
This track is an expression of paranoia and fear of the world around us that can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. With lyrics such as "It feels like I'm living in total paranoia" and "The world has gone mad", Serj Tankian paints a vivid picture of the struggles we all face. The combination of powerful lyrics and hard-hitting instrumentals make this song one of the highlights of the album.