St. Anger – English Lyrics

• By: Metallica
• Album: St. Anger

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Metallica's 'St. Anger' offers a unique lesson in raw, emotional expression. The song's direct and intense lyrics provide a window into how language can be used to confront and process difficult emotions like anger. What makes 'St. Anger' special is its unfiltered honesty, making it a compelling piece for understanding the power of words in their most primal form.

[English]

St. Anger 'round my neck

St. Anger 'round my neck

He never gets respect

St. Anger 'round my neck

(You flush it out, you flush it out) St. Anger 'round my neck

(You flush it out, you flush it out) He never gets respect

(You flush it out, you flush it out) St. 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 fucking no regrets

I hit the lights on these dark sets

Put down your noose, I'll hang myself

St. Anger 'round my neck

I feel my world shake

Like an earthquake

Hard to see clear

Is it me? Is it fear?

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

St. Anger 'round my neck

St. Anger 'round my neck

He never gets respect

St. Anger 'round my neck

(You flush it out, you flush it out) St. Anger 'round my neck

(You flush it out, you flush it out) He never gets respect

(You flush it out, you flush it out) St. 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 fucking no regrets

I hit the lights on these dark sets

Put down your noose, I'll hang myself

St. Anger 'round my neck

I feel my world shake

Like an earthquake

Hard to see clear

Is it me? Is it fear?

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, fucking no regrets

I hit the lights on these dark sets

Put down your noose, I'll hang myself

St. Anger 'round my neck

I feel my world shake

Like an earthquake

Hard to see clear

Is it me? Is it fear?

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

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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
anger /ˈæŋɡər/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
respect /rɪˈspekt/ B1	noun - a feeling of admiration or esteem.
regret /rɪˈɡret/ B2	noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to strike (someone or something) quickly and forcefully. verb - to reach a certain level or amount.
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that makes things visible.
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - move with quick, short movements.
earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ B2	noun - a sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger.
madly /ˈmædli/ B2	adverb - in a wildly enthusiastic or excited way.
voice /vɔɪs/ A1	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth.
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not under the control or power of another.
neck /nek/ A1	noun - the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders.
sets /sets/ A2	noun - a group of things that belong together.
clear /klɪər/ A2	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
noose /nuːs/ C1	noun - a loop of rope with a knot that tightens when pulled, used for hanging.
healthy /ˈhelθi/ A2	adjective - in good health.