St. Anger
Metallica Lyrics
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Saint Anger 'round my neck
He never gets respect
Saint Anger 'round my neck
You flush it out, you flush it out
Saint Anger 'round my neck
You flush it out, you flush it out
He never gets respect
You flush it out, you flush it out
Saint Anger 'round my neck
You flush it out, you flush it out
He never gets respect
Fuck it all and no regrets
I hit the lights on these dark sets
I need a voice to let myself
To let myself go free
Fuck it all and fuckin' no regrets
I hit the lights on these dark sets
I tie a noose to hang myself
Saint Anger 'round my neck
I feel my world shake
Like an earthquake
Hard to see clear
Is it me? Is it fear?
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
Saint Anger 'round my neck
Saint Anger 'round my neck
He never gets respect
Saint Anger 'round my neck
You flush it out, you flush it out
Saint Anger 'round my neck
You flush it out, you flush it out
He never gets respect
You flush it out, you flush it out
Saint Anger 'round my neck
You flush it out, you flush it out
He never gets respect
Fuck it all and no regrets
I hit the lights on these dark sets
I need a voice to let myself
To let myself go free
Fuck it all and fuckin' no regrets
I hit the lights on these dark sets
Medallion noose, I hang myself
Saint Anger 'round my neck
I feel my world shake
Like an earthquake
Hard to see clear
Is it me? Is it fear?
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
And I want my anger to be healthy
And I want my anger just for me
And I need my anger not to control
Yeah, and I want my anger to be me
And I need to set my anger free
And I need to set my anger free
And I need to set my anger free
And I need to set my anger free
Set it free
Fuck it all and no regrets
I hit the lights on these dark sets
I need a voice to let myself
To let myself go free
Fuck it all and fuckin' no regrets
I hit the lights on these dark sets
I tie a noose, I'll hang myself
Saint Anger 'round my neck
I feel my world shake
Like an earthquake
Hard to see clear
Is it me? Is it fear?
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
I'm madly in anger with you
The lyrics to Metallica's song "St. Anger" express the feeling of anger and frustration that the singer is experiencing. The repetition of "Saint Anger 'round my neck" emphasizes the weight and burden that their anger has on them, making it difficult for them to let go and move on. The lines "You flush it out, you flush it out" suggest that the person is trying to rid themselves of their anger, but it never fully goes away.
The chorus "I'm madly in anger with you" could potentially suggest that the singer is directing their anger towards someone specific, but it could also represent a broader anger that they feel towards their situation or themselves. The use of the phrase "madly in anger" also emphasizes the intense and overwhelming nature of their emotions.
The final verses in which the singer talks about wanting their anger to be healthy and freeing it further suggest that they want to move past this state of anger and towards a healthier mental state.
Overall, the lyrics to "St. Anger" are a raw and honest portrayal of the overwhelming nature of anger, and the struggle to let go of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Saint Anger 'round my neck
This line is a repetition that describes the overwhelming emotional burden that the singer is experiencing, which they refer to as Saint Anger.
He never gets respect
Despite the weight of Saint Anger, the singer feels like their emotions are not being taken seriously or given proper attention by those around them.
You flush it out, you flush it out
This line suggests that the singer is trying to find a way to release or relieve their intense emotions, possibly through talking to someone or finding some sort of outlet.
Fuck it all and fuckin' regrets
This line shows the artist's frustration and anger at their situation, expressing a desire to push it all away without any remorse.
I hit the lights on these dark sets
This line is a metaphor for taking control in a difficult and confusing situation, using lights to create clarity and see things more clearly.
I need a voice to let myself
The singer feels the need to express their emotions and to find someone to talk with to let out all that is in their mind.
To let myself go free
The singer wants to let their emotions go and be liberated from the burden of Saint Anger.
I'm madly in anger with you!
The artist is expressing a fierce sense of anger towards someone who has hurt or betrayed them.
And I want my anger to be healthy
The artist desires for their expression of anger to not be harmful but helpful for their well-being and mental health.
And I want my anger just for me
The artist wants to control and own their emotions and not let others dictate or influence them.
And I need my anger not to control
The singer recognizes that although it's important to express emotions, it's essential to not let them control their behavior
And I want my anger to be me
The artist wants their feelings to be a part of them but not define who they are as a person.
And I need to set my anger free
The singer feels that holding onto their anger is not helpful, and they need to find a way to let it go.
Set it free!
This line is a call-to-action, urging the singer to act on their desire to let go of their anger.
Medallion noose, I hang myself
This line creates a disturbing image, suggesting that the singer feels trapped and overwhelmed by their emotions instead of liberated.
Like an earthquake
This simile creates a sense of instability and unpredictability in the artist's emotions, comparing it to natural disasters that shake the ground beneath our feet.
Is it me? Is it fear?
The artist is questioning their emotions, wondering if it's an innate part of their personality or something that they are afraid of.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk L. Hammett, Bob Rock
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"St. Anger"
The peacekeeping corps is on its way
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Lols
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I actually laughed out loud at this 😂😂🤣🤣
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@shermsmoke
I remember my dad calling me from Prison saying that Metallica came and preformed an they had Rob from Suicidal on bass. This was a while before st anger dropped so I thought he was full of shit. You cant see him in the video but in the some kind of monster doc you can see him clear as day a few times chillin near Kirk. This absolutely blew my 11yr old mind lol. Dont have many stories about my pops so this was definitely a highlight. Kindof sad to say but it is what it is. RIP Dad.
@terunagagah
Condolences for your family. Did he die in prison?
@revlo1557
Condolences my man. God bless. RIP Pops.
@Mr-ye1vu
Cool story 👍🏻. RiP.