The opening track to Post Malone's Beerbongs & Bentleys, "Paranoid" finds the Texan detailing his paranoia concerning his safety. Never know when someone comes and tries to take my life I've been sleepin' with the .45 like every night As a young rapper who is worth millions, Post fears for his life from violent raiders when at home. Also, he really likes guns.
During the hook, Malone talks about how his anxiety feeds his paranoia. Tell me why I can get no relief (I can't get no sleep) Wonderin' when they'll come for me A paranoid man makes paranoid plans I'll do what I can, but it's out of my hands Strugglin' just to find my peace Post told Rolling Stone: "I've always had a loneliness. I've always been anxious. Big brain. Lot of thoughts."
Malone also talks about his concerns regarding people manipulating him for his fame and fortune. Even family and friends started switchin' Ever since I got that check, seen 'em itchin' Eyes open, I see you, I'm watchin' you, yeah More people wanna be, you don't trust no one Since becoming a chart-topping artist, friends and family whom Malone was previously close have changed in their attitude towards him. The Texan is now wary of trusting any of these people.
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