My Michelle
Hollywood Rose - L.A. Guns 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'
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
The lyrics to Hollywood Rose - L.A. Guns's song "My Michelle" tell the story of a troubled teenage girl named Michelle, whose mother has died from a drug overdose and whose father works in the adult film industry. Michelle turns to drugs and partying with her friends to numb the pain of her loss and her difficult family life. The chorus, "Well, well, well you just can't tell, well, well, well my Michelle" is a reference to the unpredictable and chaotic nature of Michelle's life.
The second verse describes how Michelle is living a wild and reckless life, staying out late, doing drugs for free, and partying in a hotel room. Despite this, she still has to go to school in the morning and struggles to keep up with her responsibilities. The lyrics "Someday you'll find someone, that you can call your own" suggest that Michelle is looking for love and stability in her life, but it is a difficult journey.
In the final verse, the song takes a hopeful turn as Michelle has cleaned up and is trying to turn her life around. The lyrics "Now you're clean and so discreet, I won't say a word" suggest that someone close to Michelle has noticed her positive changes but is respecting her privacy. The song ends with a message of encouragement to keep striving towards a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Your daddy works in porno
Your father is employed in the pornographic film industry
Now that mommy's not around
Since your mother is no longer present
She used to love her heroin
Your mother had a love or addiction for Heroin
But now she's underground
She has passed away and is buried underground
So you stay out late at night
You are out late at night
And you do your dope for free
You use drugs that you obtain for free
Drivin' your friends crazy
Your actions are causing your friends to experience frustration
With your life's insanity
Your way of living is not considered sane
Well, well, well you just can't tell
It is not possible to forecast the future accurately
Sowin' all your wild oats
Engaging in pleasure-seeking behavior recklessly
In another's luxuries
Taking advantage of someone else's opulence
Yesterday was Tuesday
The previous day was a Tuesday
Maybe Thursday you can sleep
Perhaps you can sleep on Thursday
But school starts much too early
The school day starts too early in the morning
And this hotel wasn't free
The hotel did not come without a cost
So party till your connection call
Continue to celebrate until your connection contacts you
Honey I'll return the key
I will return the key to the hotel room
Everyone needs love
All individuals desire affection
You know that it's true
This is a universal truth
Someday you'll find someone
You will eventually discover a significant other
That'll fall in love with you
This person will experience feelings of romantic desire towards you
But oh the time it takes
It takes time for this encounter to manifest
When you're all alone
You experience solitude during this time
Someday you'll find someone
You will eventually discover a significant other
That you can call your own
This person will become yours to call affectionately
But till then ya better
Until this happens, you should
Now you're clean
You no longer have a drug addiction
And so discreet
You are now cautious and reserved
I won't say a word
I will not disclose any information
But most of all this song is true
Above all, this song is factual
Case you haven't heard
In case you were not previously aware
So c'mon and stop your cryin'
Stop lamenting
'Cause we both know money burns
We both recognize that money is not endless
Honey don't stop tryin'
Continuously endeavor
An you'll get what you deserve
You will ultimately receive what you are entitled to
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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