My Michelle
Guns N' Roses
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Your daddy works in porno Now that mommy's not around She used to love her heroin But now she's underground So you stay out late at night And you do your dope for free Drivin' your friends crazy With your life's insanity Well, well, well you just can't tell Well, well, well my Michelle Sowin' all your wild oats In another's luxuries Yesterday was Tuesday Maybe Thursday you can sleep But school starts much too early And this hotel wasn't free So party till your connection call Honey I'll return the key Well, well, well you just can't tell Well, well, well my Michelle Well, well, well you never can tell Well, well, well my Michelle Everyone needs love You know that it's true Someday you'll find someone That'll fall in love with you But oh the time it takes When you're all alone Someday you'll find someone That you can call your own but till then ya better Now you're clean and so discreet I won't say a word But most of all this song is true Case you haven't heard So c'mon and stop your cryin' 'Cause we both know money burns Honey don't stop tryin' and you'll get what you deserve Well, well, well you just can't tell Well, well, well my Michelle Well, well, well you never can tell Well, well, well my Michelle My my my Michele My my my Michele My my my Michele My my my Michele Michelle
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Written by: Duff Rose Mckagan, Saul Hudson, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler, W. Axl Rose
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration Behind the Song"My Michelle" was inspired by a real person, a friend of Guns N' Roses band members, named Michelle Young. She suggested to Slash that they should write a song about her.
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Realistic LyricsThe lyrics of the song tell the story of Young's life in a brutally honest way, narrating her troubled past, drugs abuse, and problematic family situation.
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Featured Album"My Michelle" is a track from Guns N' Roses' debut studio album, "Appetite for Destruction." The album was released in July 1987 and reached number one on the Billboard 200 a year after its release.
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Musical CompositionThe song displays the band's early hard rock style, showcasing Slash's articulate and intense guitar playing as well as Axl Rose's wide vocal range.
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Initial Reaction from MichelleUpon hearing the song for the first time, Michelle Young was initially shocked and cried due to the candid depiction of her life. However, she later embraced and appreciated the song.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the raw lyrics, "My Michelle" received a positive reception from critics. They appreciated its honesty and powerful performance, stating it encapsulated the band's early rebellious character.
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Performance Status"My Michelle" isn't as frequently performed by the band live as some of their other hits, but when it is, it often receives an enthusiastic response from fans due to its raw energy and compelling story.
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Not a SingleAlthough "My Michelle" is one of Guns N' Roses' well-known songs, it was never released as a single. However, it still managed to become a staple of rock radio.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song was featured in a season 4 episode of the American television series "Supernatural."
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Collaborative PerformanceDuring the band's Not In This Lifetime Tour in 2016, they were joined by guest vocalist Sebastian Bach, the former singer of Skid Row, to perform "My Michelle." This happened during a concert in Las Vegas.
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