After Chris Weber was fired from the group, then Road Crew guitarist Slash and drummer Steven Adler were brought into the group. At this point, apparently due to the firing of Weber, Izzy Stradlin left the group to join London (a group which coincidently featured both Slash and Adler). The group eventually disbanded in 1985.
Axl Rose decided to form a new group with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns, bring in Hollywood Rose guitarist Izzy Stradlin as well as L.A. Guns bassist Ole Beich and drummer Rob Gardner. The group was named Guns N' Roses (combining the names of L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose) but Tracii Guns soon departed the band, replaced by Slash, along with Beich and Gardner who were replaced by Duff McKagan and Steven Adler.
Chris Weber, who went on to form the moderately successful post-grunge group U.P.O. in 1997, sold the original 5 song demo to Cleopatra Records who then released them as a CD titled The Roots of Guns N' Roses in 2004, which featured, along with the original 5 songs, remixes by guitarist Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses) and Fred Coury (Cinderella, London) who filled in for Steven Adler for a few GN'R shows. The CD also featured Tracii Guns, who provided guitar overdubs on some of the Gilby Clarke remixes.
Anything Goes
Hollywood Rose Lyrics
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Thinkin' 'bout sex
Always hungry for somethin'
That I haven't had yet
Maybe baby you got somethin' to lose
Well I got somethin', I got somethin' for you
My way, your way
My way, your way
Anything goes
Panties 'round your knees
With your ass in debris
Doin' dat grind with a push and squeeze
Tied up, tied down, up against the wall
Be my rubbermade baby
An' we can do it all
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight ooh yeah
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
My way, your way
Anything goes tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Anything goes tonight
Said anything goes
Tonight!
The lyrics of Hollywood Rose's song "Anything Goes" bring to light the inherent primal urge of lust that we all carry within us. The lead singer's all-consuming desire is palpable through lines like "Always hungry for somethin'/That I haven't had yet." The graphic imagery in "Panties 'round your knees/With your ass in debris" and "Be my rubbermade baby/An' we can do it all" paint a picture of a feverish sexual encounter. The sexual acts are not just limited to the physical realm - being "tied up, tied down, up against the wall" creates a sense of complete surrender to the other person.
The repeated refrain of "My way, your way/Anything goes tonight" underscores the idea of consensual sex where partners are willing to experiment and explore each other's desires. The repeated use of the word "tonight" adds a sense of urgency and spontaneity to the sexual encounter, suggesting that the lead singer is living in the moment and not worrying about the consequences or moralistic judgments.
Overall, the song "Anything Goes" portrays a raw and honest desire for sexual gratification without any inhibitions or hesitations. It captures the essence of human desire in a visceral and unapologetic way.
Line by Line Meaning
I been thinkin' 'bout
I've been contemplating
Thinkin' 'bout sex
Thinking about sexual activities
Always hungry for somethin'
Constantly desiring something new or different
That I haven't had yet
Unfulfilled desires or experiences
Maybe baby you got somethin' to lose
Perhaps you have a risky or taboo desire you want to act on
Well I got somethin', I got somethin' for you
I have a proposition or offer for you
My way, your way
We can take turns deciding
Anything goes tonight
We can do whatever we want tonight
Panties 'round your knees
Intimate clothing removed or exposed during sexual activity
With your ass in debris
Intoxicated to the point of losing control
Doin' dat grind with a push and squeeze
Performing a sexually suggestive dance
Tied up, tied down, up against the wall
Restrained or pinned against a surface during sexual activity
Be my rubbermade baby
Join me in fetish play involving rubber or latex material
An' we can do it all
We can explore all kinds of sexual acts
Tonight!
This is happening now, without delay
Said anything goes
Reiteration that no limits or boundaries exist for tonight's activities
Writer(s): Christopher Garrison Weber, Cole Porter, , W. Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Chris Weber, Steven Adler, Duff Rose Mc Kagan Copyright: Guns N' Roses Music, Black Frog Music, Universal Music - Mgb Songs, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
I CZD
I like it! Actually I love it! You can even hear Izzy's guitar clearly!
Chel Rae
I really do love this. Axl Rose is fantastic in any way, shape or form.
Vernessa411
love these guys...they were soo young and soo full of energy, got to love the effort put in at such a young ago, i guess he was just born for greatness.
Simone Arruda
I really like it ... but seriously, anything with Axl's voice is incredible ...
nothanksgoogleplus
Really? Why?
B_side 86
Man I remember I gotten so damn lucky this was the last cd on the rack at Best Buy I was like ….? Hollywood rose ? Then I looked on the case again it said roots of Guns N’ Roses i said holy shit! I’m taking this! Turns out right choice because they where getting rid of the physical copies of CDs next down to nothing bought it for $10 original price $50 I heard it I was like man this shit isn’t worth ten it’s a damn good sounding album
Gus Sansoni
Real rock n roll singer!!! Savage!!
antonio robert
Que música maravilhosa
Rocker
Um BR por aqui
Akash Ichagutu
2:03 that buzzing sound is so cool