My Michelle
Guns N Roses/Guns N' Roses Lyrics
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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
The lyrics to Guns N' Roses' My Michelle paint a vivid picture of a troubled young woman named Michelle, whose mother has passed away and whose father works in the adult film industry. The song tells the story of Michelle's struggles with addiction and reckless behavior, and the singer's observations of her life.
The first verse sets the scene, with the revelation that Michelle's father works in pornography and her mother was a heroin addict who has since died. Michelle herself turns to drugs as a way to cope with her grief and her father's questionable career. She lives a wild and chaotic lifestyle, staying out late and doing drugs for free, and driving her friends crazy.
The second verse explores Michelle's attempts to escape her problems by indulging in the luxuries of others. She parties and hooks up with guys in hotels, never getting a good night's rest. The singer advises her to enjoy herself while she can, before the inevitable consequences catch up with her. The chorus repeats the phrase "well, well, well," as if acknowledging the unpredictability of life and the impossibility of fully understanding another person's struggles.
The third verse takes a more empathetic tone, acknowledging that everyone deserves love and hoping that Michelle will find someone who cares for her. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the suggestion that Michelle is getting her life together and will eventually get what she deserves.
Overall, My Michelle is a poignant and somewhat dark exploration of addiction, trauma, and the difficulties of growing up. It is a powerful example of Guns N' Roses' ability to craft emotionally resonant songs with memorable lyrics and catchy melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Your daddy works in porno
Your father is employed in the adult entertainment industry
Now that mommy's not around
Since your mother has passed away
She used to love heroin
Your mother struggled with addiction to the drug heroin
But now she's underground
Now that she has passed away
So you stay out late at night
You have a habit of being out very late at night
And you do your dope for free
You consume drugs without any cost to yourself
Drivin' your friends crazy
Your behavior is causing stress and frustration amongst your friends
With your life's insanity
Your life is characterized by chaos and disarray
Sowin' all your wild oats
You are indulging in a variety of experiences and pleasures
In another's luxuries
You are taking advantage of other people's wealth and possessions
Yesterday was Tuesday
The specific day of the week was Tuesday
Maybe Thursday you can sleep
Perhaps on Thursday you will have an opportunity to rest
But school starts much too early
You have to start school earlier than you would like
And this hotel wasn't free
You stayed in a hotel which was not provided to you free of charge
So party till your connection call
You can continue to party until someone calls you with a connection (a drug exchange)
Honey I'll return the key
I will return the key to the hotel room
Everyone needs love
All people require love and affection
You know that it's true
This is a fact which you are aware of
Someday you'll find someone
At some point in the future, you will meet a person
That'll fall in love with you
That person will develop romantic feelings for you
But oh the time it takes
This process can be lengthy
When you're all alone
It can be particularly difficult when you are by yourself
That you can call your own but till then ya better
You will eventually have a partner you can call your own, but until then you should...
Now you're clean and so discreet
You have successfully stopped using drugs and conduct yourself in a respectful manner
I won't say a word
I will keep your past behavior a secret
But most of all this song is true
This song accurately reflects your experiences and struggles
Case you haven't heard
In case you have not been informed of this
So c'mon and stop your cryin'
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
'Cause we both know money burns
We recognize that money disappears quickly
Honey don't stop tryin' and you'll get what you deserve
Don't stop working hard and eventually you will receive your just rewards
My my my Michele
A repetition of your name, expressing a sense of affection or familiarity
My my my Michele
A repetition of your name, expressing a sense of affection or familiarity
My my my Michele
A repetition of your name, expressing a sense of affection or familiarity
My my my Michele
A repetition of your name, expressing a sense of affection or familiarity
Michelle
Your name
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Duff Rose Mckagan, Saul Hudson, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler, W. Axl Rose
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