Used to love her
GUNS NґROSES Lyrics
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I used to love her, but I had to kill her
I had to put her, six feet under, and I can still hear her complain
I used to love her, but I had to kill her
I used to love her, but I had to kill her
I knew I'd miss her, so I had to keep her
She's buried right in my back yard
I used to love her, but I had to kill her
I used to love her, but I had to kill her
She bitched so much. She drove me nuts, and now I'm happier this way
I used to love her, but I had to kill her, and I can still hear her complain
The lyrics of GUNS N'ROSES's song "Used to Love Her" tell the story of a man who once loved a woman but had to eventually kill her because of her constant nagging and complaining. The song has a controversial theme and has sparked controversy since its release in 1988. Some argue that the song glorifies spousal abuse, while others argue that it is simply a story of a man driven to murder by a difficult relationship.
The lyrics are certainly dark and disturbing, with references to burying the woman in the backyard and still being able to hear her complain. However, the song is often interpreted as a satirical take on the stereotypical male-female dynamic, with the man eventually taking violent action against the woman who wouldn't stop nagging him.
Overall, "Used to Love Her" is a stark and controversial song that has become a classic of the hard rock genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to love her, but I had to kill her
I was once in love with her, but I had no choice but to murder her
I had to put her, six feet under, and I can still hear her complain
I buried her in the ground, but her complaining still echoes in my head
I used to love her, but I had to kill her
Despite still loving her, I had to end her life
I knew I'd miss her, so I had to keep her
I realized I would miss her too much, so I decided to keep her close even in death
She's buried right in my back yard
I buried her remains in the yard behind my home
She bitched so much. She drove me nuts, and now I'm happier this way
Her constant complaining frustrated me to the point of madness, and now that she's gone, I feel happier
I used to love her, but I had to kill her, and I can still hear her complain
Although I took her life, her voice still haunts me with complaints and grievances
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. AXL ROSE, SAUL HUDSON, DUFF ROSE MCKAGAN, IZZY STRADLIN, STEVEN ADLER
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