There's something happening here What it is ain't exactly clear There's a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop, listen, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down
What a field-day for the heat A thousand people in the street Singing songs and carrying signs Mostly say, hooray for our side
Now you better stop, listen, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down
Paranoia strikes deep Into your life it will creep It starts when you're always afraid You step out of line, the man come and take you away
Now you better stop, listen, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down Now stop, children, what's that sound Everybody look what's going... You better stop, now, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down