Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth Lyrics Meaning

This song is very clear about its meaning. It's about paranoia, pure and simple. Keep thinking about conspiracies, hoaxes, fake news, the government hiding things from us, etc. etc. Mental health, take care of it, stop being afraid of everything, stop building up negative scenarios in your head. It seems everybody is afraid these days, even of their own shadow.

"Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid"