Angry Woman

**Producer(s)** | Clampitt

**Angry Woman** is a song by Ashe and is the sixth track on her album *Rae*.

It is a powerful rocky track which adds to the angry vibe, with ominous percussion simmers building into a crescendo at the very end.

It contains explicit lyrics.

## Background

Described as a "rallying cry" against society's treatment of women, that through heavy rock influences, Ashe talks about her experience with sexism in the music industry and generates a feeling of karma and rage. With Nicholas Graves of *ClashMusic* saying "it's quite clear that she’s pissed off" through "confident vocals, and raspy screams".

“Going into writing that song, I didn’t have an agenda attached to it, I just indulged in my anger and made this record. I think the universe does what it does on its own. I think music plays a huge role in healing and when we play ‘Angry Woman’ live I feel electricity pulsating through the room. It’s like therapy for all of us" says Ashe.

## Meaning

This song responds to the sexist notion that women shouldn’t express anger outwardly. It addresses societal expectations of women, but Ashe's ability to plainly articulate that “I’ll do whatever I like” is audacious and bold. There is also a sense of karma in the lyrics as she throws her success in the face of industry doubters.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Hey, baby, why don't you smile? You got such a pretty face

(I know, I know, I know, oh)

I'm only here for a while, I want more than a taste

(I know, I know, I know, oh)

[Pre-Chorus]

I'm about to set my world on fire (Ah, ah, oh well)

I smashed my glass on the bar

Guess I got carried away, oh well

[Chorus]

You told me, "Nobody likes an angry woman"

I always say the things I shouldn't

Oh, what a shame my tongue's not tied

You can do whatever you want, I'll do whatever I like

[Verse 2]

You think you're so mature, you want the party to stop

(I know, I know, I know, oh)

Lately you're eating your words, you said my sound wasn't pop

(Enough, enough for you)

[Pre-Chorus]

Well, I'm about to set your world on fire (Ah, ah, oh well)

This song's not even about you

Bet you'll think that it was, but it's not (Ooh-ah)

[Chorus]

You told mе, "Nobody likes an angry woman"

I always say the things I shouldn't

Oh, what a shame my tonguе's not tied

You can do whatever you want, I'll do whatever I like

[Bridge]

Thank you very much for the let-down

Used to want your love but it ran out

Used to give a fuck but I don't now

But I don't now, but I don't now

[Outro]

You can do whatever you want

I'll do whatever I like

## Trivia

* The music video was inspired by Yoko Ono’s 1964 performance "Cut Piece", in which she is slowly but forcefully disrobed by others until naked.

* The song contains lyric-sound effects after the line "I smashed my glass on the bar/Guess I got carried away", as a background element of glass shattering can be heard.
	+ These lyric-induced elemental sounds on *Rae* can also be heard in "Another Man's Jeans".
	+ And on *Ashlyn*: "Not Mad Anymore" and "Kansas".

* The same line "I smashed my glass on the bar/Guess I got carried away" is a direct reference to the music video for "Me Without You", from the *Ashlyn* album.

* The line "This song's not even about you/Bet you'll think that it was" is a reference to the song "You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon.
	+ "You’re so vain/You probably think this song is about you/You’re so vain (You’re so vain)/I’ll bet you think this song is about you".

* "Angry Woman" has a lyric change: the line "I'm about to set my world on fire" becomes "I'm about to set your world on fire" in the second pre-chorus.
	+ Lyric switches are prevalent throughout *Ashlyn*, and are found in: "Till Forever Falls Apart", "Love Is Not Enough", "Save Myself", "Taylor", "Always", and "Moral Of The Story".
	+ And on *Rae* can also be found in "Another Man's Jeans".

* "Angry Woman" is one of three explicit songs on *Rae*, the others are: "Shower With My Clothes On" and "omw".

## Navigation

 Rae Tracklist

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/ashe-rae/
2. ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Ashe-Releases-Sophomore-Album-Rae-20221014
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://americansongwriter.com/ashe-talks-the-evolution-on-rae-diane-keaton-collab-and-more-its-exactly-the-sound-i-wanted-to-go-for/
4. ↑ https://chimesnewspaper.com/52148/entertainment/ashe-releases-her-sophomore-album-rae/
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/ashe-rae/
6. ↑ https://theburr.com/5239/blogs/on-the-record/this-weeks-obsession-rae-by-ashe/
7. ↑ http://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/2022/10/13/review-ashe-releases-second-album-rae