Angry Quote by El-P
“I like being a rapper and cursing and getting paid. But at some point I feel like I'm going to be an old angry ass man, who is going to run the school board or city council.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown (likely a music interview)
A musician worries that youthful rebellion may turn into bureaucratic anger later in life
In simple terms: Youthful rebellion may become angry authority
Stay true to your values as you age
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music industry
- political activism
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think creative people inevitably become establishment figures?
- How can one maintain authenticity while aging?
The quote assumes a deterministic shift from rebellion to authority, which may not be inevitable