Paranoid

song by Black Sabbath

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"Paranoid" is a song by the British band Black Sabbath, released in 1970 on their album of the same name. It is considered a classic of the heavy metal genre. The song is known for its driving rhythm, distinctive guitar riff, and Ozzy Osbourne's distinctive vocals. Lyrically, "Paranoid" explores themes of mental distress and alienation, reflecting the band's tendency to tackle darker subject matter in their music. Alongside "Iron Man" and "War Pigs," "Paranoid" became one of Black Sabbath's most recognizable and enduring hits, contributing significantly to their status as pioneers of heavy metal.123

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…and songs such as “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” became metal classics. By the end of the 1970s they had sold millions of records and had become the standard by which virtually every heavy metal band had to measure itself.
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…and songs such as “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” became metal classics. By the end of the 1970s they had sold millions of records and had become the standard by which virtually every heavy metal band had to measure itself.
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