Angry Again
Megadeth Lyrics
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The more of me I see reflect
The more I try to read your lips
The more the mask you're wearing rips
But when I seek out your voice
My ears are overcome with noise
You show and tell with greatest ease
Raving impossibilities
Enraged my mind starts to smoke
Enforce a mental overload
Angry again, angry again, angry owe!
And when the story takes a twist
If folds like a contortionist
Slight of hand and quick exchange
The old tricks have been rearranged
Engaged in crime I grasp my throat
Enraged my mind starts to smoke
Enforce a mental overload
Angry again, angry again, angry
The searing of the sinew
My body fights for air
The ripping of the tissue
My lungs begin to tear
Gravity's got my bones
It pulls my flesh away
The steam finally dissipates
I make out my sweaty face
Association that I choose
Game I inevitably lose
Governed by laws set up by me
Fracture it's jaw to let me be
A cut-out cardboard condo maze
Filled with an insubordinate race
Irrational youths stop to stare
As music rubber hosed the air
Engaged in crime I grasp my throat
Enraged my mind starts to smoke
Enforce a mental overload
Angry again, angry again, angry again
And again and again, again
Engaged in crime I grasp my throat
Enraged my mind starts to smoke
Enforce a mental overload
Angry again, angry again, angry owe!
The lyrics to Megadeth's "Angry Again" deal with the theme of anger as the title implies, and how the more we try to understand and connect with people, the more disillusioned and frustrated we may become. The opening lines, "The more of you that I inspect, the more of me I see reflect," suggest that the singer is looking for something in himself within other people. But the more he tries to read their lips and uncover their true selves, the more he realizes that they are hiding behind masks and presenting a false image. When he seeks out their voice, it only leads to more noise and confusion, exemplified by the line: "You show and tell with greatest ease, raving impossibilities".
As the song progresses, the singer's anger builds to the point of physical and mental distress: "Engaged in crime I grasp my throat, enraged my mind starts to smoke, enforce a mental overload, angry again, angry again, angry owe!". The phrase 'engaged in crime' perhaps refers to the singer committing a crime upon himself, by letting his anger and frustration consume him. The final verse seems to suggest that the singer is fed up with the system, the rules that govern him, and the people around him, and wants to break free no matter the consequences. The lines, "Governed by laws set up by me, fracture its jaw to let me be", and "A cut-out cardboard condo maze filled with an insubordinate race, irrational youths stop to stare as music rubber hosed the air" suggest a rebellious spirit, fighting against the establishment and the conformist attitudes of those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
The more of you that I inspect
As I scrutinize you, I see more of my own flaws.
The more of me I see reflect
Your flaws display the ones within me.
The more I try to read your lips
As I try to understand you, you become more distant and unapproachable.
The more the mask you're wearing rips
As you begin to reveal your true self, you also reveal your deception.
But when I seek out your voice
When I try to listen to you, it's overwhelmed by external noises.
My ears are overcome with noise
I cannot distinguish your voice from the surrounding commotion.
You show and tell with greatest ease
You make easy work of your exaggerations and lies.
Raving impossibilities
You make unrealistic claims and promises.
Engaged in crime I grasp my throat
I am overwhelmed with guilt and fear of being caught.
Enraged my mind starts to smoke
Fueled by anger and frustration, my mind begins to break down.
Enforce a mental overload
My thoughts become chaotic and overwhelming, leading to a breakdown.
Angry again, angry again, angry owe!
I am overcome with anger and frustration, and it consumes me completely.
And when the story takes a twist
When things start to go wrong unexpectedly.
If folds like a contortionist
The situation becomes twisted and distorted beyond recognition.
Slight of hand and quick exchange
Deception and trickery are used to make a quick shift in the situation.
The old tricks have been rearranged
Trickery has been used in new and different ways that I didn't expect.
The searing of the sinew
Intense physical pain.
My body fights for air
I feel like I am suffocating and struggling to breathe.
The ripping of the tissue
My physical and mental state is breaking down and tearing apart.
My lungs begin to tear
I feel like I'm drowning and can't breathe.
Gravity's got my bones
I feel weak and helpless, as if all my strength has been taken away.
It pulls my flesh away
I feel like my body is being ripped apart by the weight of everything.
The steam finally dissipates
The pressure and tension that I was feeling finally fades away.
I make out my sweaty face
I become aware of my own physical and emotional distress.
Association that I choose
I am responsible for the people and situations that I surround myself with.
Game I inevitably lose
I am caught in a cycle of failure and defeat, and I cannot change it.
Governed by laws set up by me
I am responsible for the rules and boundaries that control my life.
Fracture its jaw to let me be
I need to break free from the things that are holding me back.
A cut-out cardboard condo maze
I feel trapped and confined by the restrictions in my life.
Filled with an insubordinate race
The people around me are unruly and disobedient, making it even harder to break free.
Irrational youths stop to stare
People around me are watching and judging me, adding to my feelings of anxiety and pressure.
As music rubber hosed the air
The atmosphere is tense and overwhelming, and the music adds to the background noise.
Angry again, angry again, angry again
I am still consumed by anger and frustration, and I cannot shake it.
And again and again, again
The cycle of frustration and anger continues and seems endless.
Angry again, angry again, angry owe!
I am still completely consumed by anger and frustration, and I cannot break free.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE
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