Rocket Queen

Guns N' Roses

About Rocket Queen

"Rocket Queen" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, featured on their debut studio album, Appetite for Destruction (1987).


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I've seen everything imaginable
Pass before these eyes
I've had everything that's tangible
Honey you'd be surprised
I'm a sexual innuendo
In this burned out paradise
If you turn me on to anything
You better turn me on tonight

Here I am
And you're a rocket queen
I might be a little young but honey I ain't naive
Here I am and you're a rocket queen oh yeah
I might be too much
But honey you're a bit obscene

Here I am
And you're a rocket queen
I might be a little young but honey I ain't naive
Here I am and you're a rocket queen oh yeah
I might be too much
But honey you're a bit obscene

I see you standin'
Standin' on your own
It's such a lonely place for you
For you to be
If you need a shoulder
Or if you need a friend
I'll be here standing
Until the bitter end
No one needs the sorrow
No one needs the pain
I hate to see you
Walking out there
Out in the rain
So don't chastise me
Or think I, I mean you harm
Of those that take you leave you strung out
Much too far
Baby yeah

Oh oh oh oh
No no no no no no no 
Oh oh no no no baby 
Oh oh no no no baby yeah

Don't ever leave me
Say you'll always be there
All I ever wanted
Was for you
To know that I care

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Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band who formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The classic lineup as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Today, Axl Rose is the only remaining original member, in a lineup that comprises Use Your Illusion–era keyboardist Dizzy Reed, lead guitarists DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead and rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Chris Pitman. The band released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States. more »

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12 facts about this song

Artist History
"Rocket Queen" is a song by Guns N' Roses, an American hard rock band formed in 1985. The group has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling bands of all time.
Album Details
The song "Rocket Queen" is included in the band's debut studio album, "Appetite for Destruction" which was released in 1987. The album has sold approximately 30 million copies worldwide, including 18 million units in the United States.
Composition
The song was written by Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. The idea of the song started with a bar riff that Slash and Duff McKagan used to play after rehearsals.
Title Origin
The title "Rocket Queen" was inspired by Barbi Von Greif, an old girlfriend of Axl Rose. She also was the inspiration behind some other songs written by the band.
Distinct Characteristic
"Rocket Queen" is known for its unique song structure. The first half consists of a hard rock sound, while the second half is a slower, melodic sound.
Live Performances
Rocket Queen has been a fixture in Guns N' Roses live performances for many years. It was first performed in 1985, and has been played in over 400 performances since, making it one of the band's most performed songs.
Background Sounds
The song became notorious for featuring actual sex sounds that Rose recorded with Adriana Smith, then-girlfriend of drummer Steven Adler.
Featuring Artists
Besides the usual band members, West Arkeen, also known as the sixth Gun N' Roses member, plays rhythm guitar on the track.
Song Duration
"Rocket Queen" is the last and longest song on "Appetite for Destruction", running for approximately 6 minutes and 13 seconds.
Cover Versions
Several artists, including Halestorm and Machine Head, have covered "Rocket Queen" in their performances and recordings.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, Guns N' Roses never officially released a music video for "Rocket Queen".
Legacy
The song remains a fan favorite and is often considered one of Guns N' Roses' greatest songs, showcasing their versatility and musical prowess.

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