Reckless Life
Hollywood Rose Lyrics


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I'm reckless and feelin' no pain
You know I've got no need to control
Livin' with the danger
I'm always on the edge now
With million dollar visions that I hold
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
And you know I know my part
On a holiday, a permanent vacation
I'm living on a cigarette with wine
I'm never alone 'cause I've got myself
Yes, I imitate myself all of the time
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
'Cause it's comin' from my heart
I lead a reckless life
And I don't need your advice
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only vice
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life




And you know it's my only...
Hey, hey, yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hollywood Rose's song "Reckless Life" describe a person who is living a dangerous, irresponsible life but is unfazed by the risks and consequences. They are living on the edge with million dollar visions and no need for control. Despite the potential for chaos and destruction, the singer maintains confidence in their ability to maintain their lifestyle without it tearing their life apart. They are always on vacation, living on cigarettes and wine, and never alone because they imitate themselves all the time. The chorus emphasizes their commitment to their reckless lifestyle, asserting that they lead a reckless life and don't need advice, as it is their only vice.


The lyrics of "Reckless Life" reflect the reckless and self-destructive lifestyle often associated with rock and roll culture. The song emphasizes the attraction to living on the edge and the confidence in one's ability to handle the risks associated with such a lifestyle. Additionally, the lyric, "I'm living on a cigarette with wine," highlights the connection between substance use and rock and roll culture. Overall, the song glorifies the idea of living without rules, taking risks, and believing in one's abilities to handle the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm reckless and feelin' no pain
I am living carelessly and without worry


You know I've got no need to control
I don't feel the need to have power over things


Livin' with the danger
I am constantly in risky situations


I'm always on the edge now
I am often in a dangerous position


With million dollar visions that I hold
I have very grand ideas and goals


Livin' like this never ever
Living this way has never caused me harm


Tore my life apart
Completely destroyed my life


I know how to maintain
I know how to keep myself under control


And you know I know my part
I am aware of my role in my own life


On a holiday, a permanent vacation
I am always on vacation in my own mind


I'm living on a cigarette with wine
I sustain myself with cigarettes and wine


I'm never alone 'cause I've got myself
I am self-reliant and enjoy my own company


Yes, I imitate myself all of the time
I act the same way all the time


I lead a reckless life
I live carelessly and without restraint


And I don't need your advice
I don't need anyone's guidance


And you know it's my only vice
My only bad habit is living recklessly


Reckless life
My careless way of living


And you know it's my only...
This is my only...


Hey, hey, yeah!
An exclamation expressing happiness or excitement




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. Axl Rose, Christopher Garrison Weber, Duff Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler, Saul Hudson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@waflznsyrup436

I'm reckless and feelin' no pain
You know I've got no need to control
Livin' with the danger
I'm always on the edge now
With million dollar visions that I hold
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
And you know I know my part
When the morning Comes I'm feeling decrepit
I get no rest when I can't sleep at night
My body's on the verge of a total wreck now
But kamikazes ice keep me alive
Living like this never ever Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain cause it's coming from my heart
I lead a reckless life
and I don't need your advice
I lead a reckless life
and you know it's my only vice
On a holiday, a permanent vacation
I'm living on a cigarette with wine
I'm never alone 'cause I've got myself
Yes, I imitate myself all of the time
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
'Cause it's comin' from my heart
I lead a reckless life
And I don't need your advice
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only vice
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Hey, hey, yeah!



@danski6694

@@kuhanblock9380 I know. Yea he was somehow able to mix his naturally baritone voice into that scream. To me and many it was the best thing ever. Cant fault him for that.

Maybe the real reason why he wanted to change GNR’s style in around 1992 was to retain his voice? He knew he couldn’t keep that style up. Plus in 1992, we all know what music started to take off.

To me though, GNR, especially in Appetite and in Lies, was a band that was so unique because it was the only “Hair Metal” band to really have a large influence of blues and even outlaw. I always thought those two albums and even a few songs on Use Your Illusion were basically a mix of AC/DC, Motley Crue, Johnny Cash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and maybe ELVIS!

There ABSOLUTELY would have been room for their genre if they kept that style up! Sad.

Now they’re out there 30 years later with major stadium tours playing the same stuff from 35 years ago with some of their new crap sprinkled in.



All comments from YouTube:

@LitioAragona

Never heard this version before, SO WILD Thank you Gunner!!

@albertoferreira5960

A melhor banda de rock

@CadillacL

old-school at its best. The way Rock & Roll should be.

@GnRBuckethead

Izzy is amazing on guitar

@MIKE-kw1cb

This shit is ultra raw crunchy as fuck rocks hard that bass doe whaddd ! got that fast energy groove I dig plus my dude AXL be tearin this to shreds vocally 👌🏼

@waflznsyrup436

I'm reckless and feelin' no pain
You know I've got no need to control
Livin' with the danger
I'm always on the edge now
With million dollar visions that I hold
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
And you know I know my part
When the morning Comes I'm feeling decrepit
I get no rest when I can't sleep at night
My body's on the verge of a total wreck now
But kamikazes ice keep me alive
Living like this never ever Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain cause it's coming from my heart
I lead a reckless life
and I don't need your advice
I lead a reckless life
and you know it's my only vice
On a holiday, a permanent vacation
I'm living on a cigarette with wine
I'm never alone 'cause I've got myself
Yes, I imitate myself all of the time
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
'Cause it's comin' from my heart
I lead a reckless life
And I don't need your advice
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only vice
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Hey, hey, yeah!

@valentinamg19

Thanks!

@bman1067

All of us guys that were skateboarding teenagers in the early 00’s will know this song along with many other rock songs from the 80’s. Our dads grew up during that time and turned a lot of us onto good rock n roll. Back when skating was punk rock!

@cezardido4125

imagine the impact of a skate video like this (baker 3) with all the soundtrack that comes with the video, and many others from the time, having a huge influence on me in a small town in the south of Brazil at the age of 13, along with the arrival of the internet here, it's a lot influence and i am very fucking thankfull

@hitcan79

I fucking love this version of reckless life! I've had it on my mp3 player for like 2 years now!

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