Paranoid (Jonas Brothers song)

"Paranoid"
"Paranoid"
Single by Jonas Brothers
from the album Lines, Vines and Trying Times
Released	May 12, 2009
Studio	Wishbone (Los Angeles, CA)
Length	3:39
Label	Hollywood
Songwriters	Nicholas Jerry Jonas; Joseph Adam Jonas; Paul Kevin Jonas II; Cathy Dennis; John Fields;
Producer	John Fields
Jonas Brothers singles chronology
Music video
	"Paranoid" on YouTube

"Paranoid" is the first single by American pop band Jonas Brothers from their fourth studio album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times. It was released on May 12, 2009, by Hollywood Records. The three brothers wrote the song with English singer Cathy Dennis and their record producer John Fields.

Background and composition

"Paranoid"

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The song made its debut on Radio Disney on May 7, 2009, and proceeded to be released on Facebook during a live webcast. It was released on iTunes on May 12, 2009.^[2] It was subsequently released to mainstream radio on May 18, 2009.

Music video

The music video was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Wheeler, who also directed the video for the group's song "Burnin' Up".^[2] The video premiered on May 23, 2009 on the Disney Channel.

The music video opens with Joe, Nick and Kevin sitting in three chairs in an empty warehouse, where they turn to each other but each brother switches seats suddenly. Then it shows scenes of all the brothers on their own. Kevin is in a room full of his clones, Joe goes up a ladder in a hotel hallway and finds himself in a wrestling ring and Nick opens a door in the hotel and is lost in a desert where his car comes and he starts driving. Once he is crossing the desert, he notices a girl in a car beside him, pointing him back on the road. Nick suddenly runs into a door, and he awakens from a dream. Joe and Kevin ask Nick if he's okay then notice two wrestlers and the girl in his car, who seem to have suddenly appeared, with numerous Kevin clones running towards them. This is all shown with scenes of the brothers playing in the warehouse from the opening. The music video was released on iTunes on May 26, 2009, and can now be found on YouTube. The video was filmed on May 3–5, 2009.^[3]

Track listing

US and Europe CD single

"Paranoid"
"Pushin' Me Away" (from The 3D Concert Experience)

Commercial performance

The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 37.^[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "Paranoid"
Chart (2009)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[5]	12
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[6]	47
Chile (EFE)^[7]	7
Columbia (EFE)^[8]	5
Costa Rica (EFE)^[9]	2
Germany (GfK)^[10]	65
Guatemala (EFE)^[11]	3
Ireland (IRMA)^[12]	27
Japan (Japan Hot 100)^[13]	30
Latvia (European Hit Radio)^[14]	32
Lithuania (European Hit Radio)^[15]	4
Norway (VG-lista)^[16]	20
Scotland (OCC)^[17]	9
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[18]	45
Spain Airplay (PROMUSICAE)^[19]	18
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[20]	53
UK Singles (OCC)^[21]	56
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	37
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[22]	27
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[23]	10
Venezuela Top Anglo (Record Report)^[24]	3

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for "Paranoid"
Chart (2009)	Peak position
Brazil (Brasil Hot 100 Airplay)^[25]	47

Certifications

Certifications for "Paranoid"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[26]	Gold	40,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Paranoid"
Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	May 12, 2009	Digital download	Hollywood	^[27]
Italy	May 15, 2009	Radio impact	Universal	^[28]
United States	May 18, 2009	Contemporary hit radio	Hollywood	^[29]
Germany	June 12, 2009	CD single	Universal	^[30]

References

^ Lines, Vines and Trying Times (Booklet). United States: Hollywood Records. 2009.
^ ^a ^b "Jonas Brothers Set to Release Fourth CD Lines, Vines And Trying Times Worldwide June 16; Major Roll-Out for First Single 'Paranoid' Starts May 8". Hollywood Records. 2009-04-29. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
^ "COVERAGE** Musician Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers on the set of the..." Gettyimages.com. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
^ "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
^ "Music: The best-selling albums in America". Excelsior California. July 17, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
^ "The best-selling albums in America". Excelsior California. July 24, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
^ "Music: Best-selling albums of the week in America". Excelsior California. October 16, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
^ "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
^ "Music: Best-selling albums of the week". Excelsior California. October 3, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Paranoid". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
^ "EHR Top 40". European Hit Radio. Archived from the original on August 1, 2009. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
^ "European Hit Radio Top 40". European Hit Radio. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
^ "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid". VG-lista.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
^ "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid" Canciones Top 50.
^ "Promusicae (Week: January 1, 2009)" (PDF). Retrieved July 13, 2009.
^ "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid". Singles Top 100.
^ "Jonas Brothers: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
^ "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
^ "Record Report – Top Anglo". Record Report (in Spanish). R.R. Digital C.A. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
^ "Brasil Hot 100 Airplay (Set 21, 2009)". Billboard Brasil. No. 1. BPP Promoções e Publicações. October 2009. p. 79.
^ "Canadian single certifications – Jonas Brothers – Paranoid". Music Canada. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
^ "Amazon.com: Paranoid: MP3 Downloads: Jonas Brothers". Amazon. 26 May 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-05-26. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
^ "EarOne | Radio Date, le novità musicali della settimana". Earone.it. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Fmqb.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2010.
^ "Paranoid". Amazon Germany.

[1] Lines, Vines and Trying Times (Booklet). United States: Hollywood Records. 2009.

[Press_Release-2] "Jonas Brothers Set to Release Fourth CD Lines, Vines And Trying Times Worldwide June 16; Major Roll-Out for First Single 'Paranoid' Starts May 8". Hollywood Records. 2009-04-29. Retrieved 2009-04-29.

[3] "COVERAGE** Musician Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers on the set of the..." Gettyimages.com. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2023.

[billboard-4] "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2019.

[sc_Flanders_Tip_Jonas_Brothers-5] "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid" (in Dutch). Ultratip.

[sc_Canada_Jonas_Brothers-6] "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.

[7] "Music: The best-selling albums in America". Excelsior California. July 17, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.

[8] "The best-selling albums in America". Excelsior California. July 24, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.

[9] "Music: Best-selling albums of the week in America". Excelsior California. October 16, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.

[sc_Germany_Jonas_Brothers-10] "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.

[11] "Music: Best-selling albums of the week". Excelsior California. October 3, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.

[sc_Ireland2_Jonas_Brothers-12] "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Paranoid". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 20, 2020.

[13] "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2023.

[14] "EHR Top 40". European Hit Radio. Archived from the original on August 1, 2009. Retrieved December 23, 2024.

[15] "European Hit Radio Top 40". European Hit Radio. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2024.

[sc_Norway_Jonas_Brothers-16] "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid". VG-lista.

[sc_Scotland_Jonas_Brothers-17] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 20, 2020.

[sc_Spain_Jonas_Brothers-18] "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid" Canciones Top 50.

[19] "Promusicae (Week: January 1, 2009)" (PDF). Retrieved July 13, 2009.

[sc_Sweden_Jonas_Brothers-20] "Jonas Brothers – Paranoid". Singles Top 100.

[sc_UKsinglesbyname_Jonas_Brothers-21] "Jonas Brothers: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 20, 2020.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_Jonas_Brothers-22] "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2019.

[sc_Billboarddanceclubplay_Jonas_Brothers-23] "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2019.

[24] "Record Report – Top Anglo". Record Report (in Spanish). R.R. Digital C.A. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2024.

[25] "Brasil Hot 100 Airplay (Set 21, 2009)". Billboard Brasil. No. 1. BPP Promoções e Publicações. October 2009. p. 79.

[CanadaJonas_BrothersParanoidsingleCertRef-26] "Canadian single certifications – Jonas Brothers – Paranoid". Music Canada. Retrieved March 15, 2025.

[27] "Amazon.com: Paranoid: MP3 Downloads: Jonas Brothers". Amazon. 26 May 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-05-26. Retrieved 26 May 2023.

[28] "EarOne | Radio Date, le novità musicali della settimana". Earone.it. Retrieved 26 May 2023.

[29] "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Fmqb.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2010.

[30] "Paranoid". Amazon Germany.

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Studio albums	It's About Time Jonas Brothers A Little Bit Longer Lines, Vines and Trying Times Happiness Begins The Album Greetings from Your Hometown
Compilations	Music from Chasing Happiness The Family Business
Soundtracks	Music from the 3D Concert Experience Jonas L.A.
Live albums	LiVe Live from the O2 London
Singles	"Year 3000" "Kids of the Future" "Hold On" "S.O.S" "When You Look Me in the Eyes" "Play My Music" "Burnin' Up" "Lovebug" "Tonight" "Paranoid" "Fly with Me" "Pom Poms" "First Time" "Sucker" "Cool" "Only Human" "Lonely" "Like It's Christmas" "What a Man Gotta Do" "X" "Five More Minutes" "I Need You Christmas" "Leave Before You Love Me" "Remember This" "Who's in Your Head" "Wings" "Waffle House" "Summer Baby" "Do It Like That" "Strong Enough" "Slow Motion" "I Dare You" "Love Me to Heaven" "No Time to Talk" "I Can't Lose"
Featured singles	"We Rock" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "Runaway"
Promotional singles	"Pushin' Me Away" "A Little Bit Longer" "Send It On"
Other songs	"Poor Unfortunate Souls" "I Wan'na Be Like You" "Wedding Bells"
Concert tours	When You Look Me in the Eyes Tour The Burning Up Tour World Tour 2009 Live in Concert World Tour 2012/2013 Jonas Brothers Live 2013 Happiness Begins Tour Remember This Tour Five Albums. One Night. The World Tour Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour
Residencies	Jonas Brothers on Broadway
Events	JonasCon
Television and specials	Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream Camp Rock soundtrack Jonas episodes Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam soundtrack Married to Jonas Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers Jonas Brothers Family Roast
Films	Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience Chasing Happiness Happiness Continues A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
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