Vincent Vega Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) What songs would you say have the best lyrics in GN'R's catalogue, and which songs have the worst?For example, I'd say:ComaEstrangedBreakdownCivil WarSCOMDon't Damn MeHave among the best lyrics in GN'R's catalogueOn the other hand, I'd sayShotgun BluesSorryIRSGet in the RingAnything GoesHave among the worst lyrics in GN'R's history Edited March 21, 2013 by Vincent Vega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Catcher in the Rye has some cool lyrics. So does If The World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimb0 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Worst song: ScrappedBest song: Coma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Finally a decent topic!I think Estranged is some amounst the best.Shotgun Blues is very low on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eu4ic Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) If GNR had never released Shotgun Blues, and Axl released it today, this forum would be acting like their savior returned. GNR would be hot as hell. Cant believe that song gets so much shit. Of course, the topic is lyrics. Lyrics are secondary to me. Music is first about sound. Edited March 21, 2013 by Eu4ic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasFnatic Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Best: Estranged, Locomotive, SCOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If GNR had never released Shotgun Blues, and Axl released it today, this forum would be acting like their savior returned. GNR would be hot as hell. Cant believe that song gets so much shit. Of course, the topic is lyrics. Lyrics are secondary to me. Music is first about sound. Good point. I think Shotgun Blues isn't percieved as a quality GNR track because the illusions albums had so many other instant classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa75 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Shotgun Blues released today would be hailed as the return of the "GNR sound". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne_asaDA Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Worst: Besides Scraped and Sorry. SCOM (the lyrics are way to elementary........very cheesy.) Think About You. Best: Coma Mr. Brownstone Locomotive (You know I like to shave your head and all my friends can paint it red) I LOVE THAT!!! Civil War This list can go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liers Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Best (my top 5, no order)-Breakdown-Coma-Prostitute-CITR-OMGHonorable mentions: Civil war, dead horse, estranged,don't cry (alt)Worst (my top 5, no order)-IRS-Shotgun blues-ITW-Riad-SorryThat doesn't mean they're bad songs, however. Riad and IRS are both songs I really like. Edited March 21, 2013 by liers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetRose Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't know why Anything Goes gets such a bad rap. Was one of my favorites when I first heard Appitite back in 87. Still is. Panties 'round your kneesWith your ass in debrisDoin' dat grind with a push and squeezeTied up, tied down, up against the wallBe my rubbermade babyAn' we can do it allWhat could be any better than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef311 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Worst:Sorry Best:all the songs on AFD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I think Shotgun Blues is one of the worst songs from the Illusions. Total filler.Worst lyrics though? Probably Get in the Ring. Cool song but the lyrics haven't aged well at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRS Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Worst: This I Love, but most of Chinese Democracy makes me cringe anyway. For every highlight there's at least two new lows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Don't Damn Me is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solari Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Best:ComaBreakdownCatcherEstrangedJungleSorryThis I LoveIRSDon't Cry OriginalRhiadCD is overall a little disapointing lyricwise.Strange because he had sooo much time to come up with good lyrics.But he is miles away from Illusionsstuff like Coma, Breakdown, Don´t Damn MeI mean the lyrics are THE weakpoint of CD. I wonder why this hasn't been discussed very often. Edited March 21, 2013 by Solari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solari Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Worst: This I Love, but most of Chinese Democracy makes me cringe anyway. For every highlight there's at least two new lows.absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattElias Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I would choose Estranged as the best one, and Silkworms as the worst one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bob Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Worst songs:IRS & Shacklers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapJon Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Among the best:OMGAmong the worstSCOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolf1978 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Estrenged and why not you could be mine,its perfect for the vibe of the song.Worst Scrapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattElias Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Scrapped, Silkworms and Rhiad are in the same Trash Bin.My world too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Best:EstrangedNovember RainMadagascarCatcher In The Rye (outro)Civil WarWorst:SilkwormsRhiad N' The BedouinsMy WorldShotgun BluesAnything Goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eu4ic Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Why do lyrics have to be sophisticated in order to be deemed good? Sheesh... If you hate SCOM and TIL's lyrics I'd hate to see your reaction to early Beatles/Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bellastar2355 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I know it's cheesy but November Rain's lyrics are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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