Mr. Dude Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Great Fucking song with amazing lyrics!If I could change one thing about it though it would be the rant about the "Blue meanies" at the end. It steps on the outro solo which is all sorts of awesome and seems a bit forced and unnecessary in my opinion. Yeah, the outro used to be bother me some too, but now I kind of dig it. It dates the song and makes it seem like a relic- which in retrospect I consider a good thing, especially when you consider the songs autobiographical nature. A lot of it seems to be about the mindset and headspace of the band as a whole during that time period. Along with Pretty Tied Up, Locomotive, Estranged, and Civil War I consider it one of the centerpieces of the records. Its one of those glue songs that helps balance the record and allow the other songs to coexist without seeming out of place. If you hate this song you hate Axl's songwriting. The song 100% Axl.Also, there is no chorus.Agree 100% w/the first statement. I guess you could consider the "Breakdown, let me hear you now" part the chorus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 It's more a refrain than a true chorus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 awful song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixk Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 "Just because you're "winning" don't mean you're the lucky ones"Is one of the better lyrics Axl has put to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-GenerationX Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 If you hate this song you hate Axl's songwriting. The song 100% Axl. Also, there is no chorus. 100% agreed. What chorus? Anyway, I like the song. Good tune and some clever lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liers Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) I like the song.... I'm surprised so many people hate it. Edited December 24, 2013 by liers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Use Your Delusion 1 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 outro isn't great could be 1 min shorter, but aside from that its a amazing song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 It's a great song. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Yeah I always assumed it was right up there with November Rain, Estranged, and Locomotive as one of the greats in the hearts of GNR fans. Not talking about GNR radio cuts fans, talking about people like us. I'm surprised to see how much hate for it has been popping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron MikeyJ Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Love the song, one of my favs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellobeatle Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 One of UYI's best IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionone Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Awesome lyrics, love the song. Top 5By a parlor trick or some words of wit A hidden hand up a sleeve To think the one you love could hurt you now Is a little hard to believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brocky888 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Breakdown a great track end of - u don't like it ur on the wrong forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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