Angry All The Time
Charli XCX Lyrics


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You think I fly, but I like to crash and burn
I guess I'll just never learn
I'll never learn how to keep my cool
I try not to lose my head, but I just go black to red
I'm back to red now

I'm trembling, I-I-I'm trembling
I'm not listening, I-I-I'm trembling

Watched my hands curl into fists
Your name just went on my list
I won't say I'm sorry
I won't say I'm sorry
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah-woah

Don't help me out if you think I'm struggling
'Cause I know you're wondering, you're wondering why
I bleed so blue 'cause I put my heart on ice
While built out with every bite, with every bite
(You)

I'm trembling, (you, you), I'm trembling
I, not listening, (you, you), I'm trembling

Watched my hands curl into fists
Your name just went on my list
I won't say I'm sorry
I won't say I'm sorry
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah-woah

I'm explosive, just like a bomb on the boot of your car
I'm acid, I'm compulsive
Let me rot away, rot away
I can't stop this
Just like a bike with the brakes turned off
You know, I keep on rolling
Let me ride away, ride away

Watched my hands curl into fists
Your name just went on my list
I won't say I'm sorry
I won't say I'm sorry
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah-woah
Watched my hands curl into fists
Your name just went on my list
I won't say I'm sorry
I won't say I'm sorry
I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah




I'm angry all the time, time, time
Angry all the time, time, woah-woah

Overall Meaning

In "Angry All The Time," Charli XCX expresses her feelings of constant anger and frustration. The lyrics convey a sense of self-destructive behavior and an inability to control her emotions. The opening lines, "You think I fly, but I like to crash and burn, I guess I'll just never learn," suggest that she knows her tendency to let her anger get the best of her, yet she feels unable to change.


She describes herself as constantly trembling, implying a heightened state of anxiety. Despite recognizing her need to keep her cool, she admits to always reverting back to a state of anger. The repetition of "I'm angry all the time" emphasizes the persistence of her anger and the difficulty she faces in managing it.


The lyrics also mention her hands curling into fists and her making a list with someone's name on it. This could symbolize her desire to retaliate or seek revenge for perceived wrongdoings. However, she refuses to apologize for her anger, suggesting a lack of remorse or regret.


The song captures a sense of volatility and unpredictability. The references to being explosive like a bomb on a car and acid-like compulsiveness further underscore her internal turmoil. The lyrics suggest that she feels trapped in this cycle of anger and is unable to break free.


Overall, "Angry All The Time" explores the complex emotions and struggles associated with chronic anger and the challenges of trying to control it.


Line by Line Meaning

You think I fly, but I like to crash and burn
You believe I have it all together, but I actually enjoy self-destruction


I guess I'll just never learn
I accept that I will never change or grow from my actions


I'll never learn how to keep my cool
I will always struggle with controlling my emotions


I try not to lose my head, but I just go black to red
I attempt to maintain composure, but my anger takes over me


I'm back to red now
I am once again consumed by anger


I'm trembling, I-I-I'm trembling
I am filled with fear and anxiety, unable to stay calm


I'm not listening, I-I-I'm trembling
I am so overwhelmed that I can't focus or pay attention


Watched my hands curl into fists
Witnessed how my anger manifests physically through clenched fists


Your name just went on my list
You have become someone I hold resentment towards


I won't say I'm sorry
I refuse to apologize


I'm angry all the time, time, time
I constantly feel anger, without respite


Angry all the time, time, woah
My anger consumes me repeatedly, without relief


Don't help me out if you think I'm struggling
If you believe I'm in a difficult situation, don't offer assistance


'Cause I know you're wondering, you're wondering why
I am aware that you're curious about why I behave this way


I bleed so blue 'cause I put my heart on ice
I feel intense sadness and pain because I have emotionally detached


While built out with every bite, with every bite
As I consume toxic behavior, my emotional state deteriorates further


I'm explosive, just like a bomb on the boot of your car
I have a volatile nature, capable of causing significant damage


I'm acid, I'm compulsive
I am corrosive and driven by irresistible impulses


Let me rot away, rot away
Allow me to decay and suffer


I can't stop this
I have no control over my destructive tendencies


Just like a bike with the brakes turned off
Similar to a bicycle without functioning brakes, I cannot stop myself


You know, I keep on rolling
I continue on my destructive path without interruption


Let me ride away, ride away
Allow me to escape and continue my self-destructive behavior




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Matthew Squire

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Listening to her is like the smell of childhood and summer for me

It was my favorite song 7 years ago, wanted to be like her so bad haha
I was so glad to find this song on Spotify :)

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Same here 😢 I miss the good ol days

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The good days indeed

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