My Michelle
GUNS NґROSES Lyrics


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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'
An 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "My Michelle" by Guns N' Roses tell the story of a troubled young woman named Michelle who comes from a broken home. Her mother died from a heroin overdose, and her father works in the pornography industry. This has left Michelle to fend for herself and cope with life's challenges on her own. The lyrics are a testament to her resilience and strength in the face of adversity as she indulges in drugs, parties all night long, and lives life on her own terms.


As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that Michelle may have turned a corner and cleaned up her act. The singer encourages her to keep going and reminds her that she deserves love and respect. The song captures the struggle of a generation and provides a window into lives that are often ignored.


One of the most interesting facts about "My Michelle" is that it was inspired by a real-life woman whom the band met while playing a gig at a punk club in Los Angeles. The woman's name was actually Michelle, and the band members were struck by her story, which they saw as emblematic of the struggles of the younger generation. The song was written as a tribute to her and her strength in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Your daddy works in porno
Your father is involved in the porn industry, a socially exclusive job.


Now that mommy's not around
Your mother is no longer present.


She used to love her heroin
Your mother had a drug addiction.


But now she's underground
Your mother is now deceased.


So you stay out late at night
You typically stay out very late.


And you do your dope for free
You consume drugs without cost.


Drivin' your friends crazy
You are causing your friends to become distressed due to your actions.


With your life's insanity
Your behavior is viewed as erratic and intense.


Well, well, well you just can't tell
It is difficult to predict the outcome of your actions.


Sowin' all your wild oats
You are enjoying your youth and engaging in reckless behavior.


In another's luxuries
You are taking advantage of other people's possessions and resources.


Yesterday was Tuesday
A specific day of the week comes around with consistent timing.


Maybe Thursday you can sleep
It may be possible for you to rest on Thursday.


But school starts much too early
You are expected to attend educational classes at an early and inconvenient hour.


And this hotel wasn't free
You have stayed at a lodging that required payment.


So party till your connection call
Enjoy yourself until someone contacts you to end the gathering.


Honey I'll return the key
I will return the key to the hotel.


Everyone needs love
Love is an important aspect of life for all individuals.


You know that it's true
This statement is accurate and universal.


Someday you'll find someone
You will eventually discover a romantic partner.


That'll fall in love with you
The other person will develop feelings of love for you.


But oh the time it takes
This process can be lengthy and require patience.


When you're all alone
It is hard to experience loneliness during this time.


That you can call your own
You will finally find someone to whom you can belong.


Now you're clean
You are no longer consuming drugs.


And so discreet
You are being careful to avoid suspicion or exposure.


I won't say a word
I will not reveal this information to others.


But most of all this song is true
This song is accurate and honest, and serves as a reflection of real experiences.


Case you haven't heard
An introduction to the song's message for those who may be less familiar with its content.


So c'mon and stop your cryin'
Stop crying and become more resilient.


'Cause we both know money burns
Money is a highly fleeting resource.


Honey don't stop tryin'
Continue to persist and strive for success.


An you'll get what you deserve
Your eventual rewards will be commensurate with your efforts.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUFF MC KAGAN, (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, STEVEN ADLER, W. AXL ROSE

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