Paranoid Eyes
Paranoid Eyes

Pink Floyd - Paranoid Eyes Lyrics

Mar 21, 1983
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Paranoid Eyes Music Video

Paranoid Eyes Lyrics

Button your lip
And don't let the shield slip
Take a fresh grip on your bullet proof mask
And if they try to break down your disguise with their questions

You can hide, hide, hide
Behind paranoid eyes

You put on our brave face and slip over the road for a jar
Fixing your grin as you casually lean on the bar
Laughing too loud at the rest of the world
With the boys in the crowd

You can hide, hide, hide
"I'll tell you what mates, I'll give you three blacks
And play you for five"
Behind petrified eyes

"Ta! You was unlucky there son"

You believed in their stories of fame, fortune and glory
Now you're lost in a haze of alcohol soft middle age
The pie in the sky turned out to be miles too high
And you hide, hide, hide
"Time gentleman!"
Behind brown and mild eyes

Writer(s): Roger Waters
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Paranoid Eyes' by Pink Floyd?

    The lyrics for 'Paranoid Eyes' were written by Roger Waters, who was the bassist, vocalist, and primary songwriter for Pink Floyd at the time.

  2. Which album features the song 'Paranoid Eyes'?

    'Paranoid Eyes' is featured on Pink Floyd's album 'The Final Cut,' which was released in 1983. It is known as an anti-war concept album largely dominated by Roger Waters.

  3. What themes are explored in 'Paranoid Eyes'?

    'Paranoid Eyes' explores themes of emotional isolation, social anxiety, and the struggles of maintaining a facade in public. The song delves into how individuals hide their true feelings behind a mask to conform to societal expectations.

  4. What role did David Gilmour play in the production of 'The Final Cut' album?

    David Gilmour played guitar and provided some vocals on 'The Final Cut.' However, he had creative disagreements with Roger Waters during its production and was eventually removed from the credit list as a producer but still received production royalties.

  5. 'Paranoid Eyes' features sound effects combined with advanced audio recording technology. What specific technique was used on this track?

    'Paranoid Eyes,' like other tracks on 'The Final Cut,' employed Holophonic sound effects. This audio processing technique adds an enhanced three-dimensional effect to the recordings, making them more immersive for listeners.

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