Get in the Ring
Guns N' Roses
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Why do you look at me when you hate me? Why should I look at you when you make me hate you too? I sense a smell of retribution in the air I don't even understand why the f*ck you even care And I don't need your jealousy yeah Why drag me down in your misery And when you stare you don't think I feel it But I'm gonna deal it back to you in spades When I'm havin' fun ya know I can't conceal it 'cause I know you'd never cut in my game, oh no And when you're talkin' about a vasectomy, yeah I'll be writin' down your obituary...history! You got your bitches with the silicone injections Crystal meth and yeast infections Bleached blond hair, collagen lip projections Who are you to criticize my intentions? Got your subtle manipulative devices Just like you I got my vices I got a thought that would be nice I'd like to crush your head tight in my vice...pain!! And that goes for all of you punks in the press That want to start shit by printin' lies instead of the things we said That means you andy secher at hit parader, circus magazine Mick wall at kerrang, bob guccione jr. at spin What you pissed off 'cause your dad gets more pussy than you? F*ck you! suck my fuckin' dick! You be rippin' off the fuckin' kids While they be payin' their hard earned money to read about the bands they want to know about Printin' lies, startin' controversy You want to antagonize me? antagonize me motherfucker! Get in the ring motherfucker! and I'll kick your bitchy little ass! punk!! I don't like you, I just hate you I'm gonna kick your ass, oh yeah! oh yeah! You may not like our integrity yeah We built a world out of anarchy oh yeah! And in this corner, weighing in at 850 pounds; guns n' roses! Get in the ring(x16) This song is dedicated to all the guns n' fuckin' roses fans Who stuck with us through all the fucking shit And to all those opposed...hmm...well...
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Written by: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, DARREN A REED, MATT SORUM, W. AXL ROSE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Get in the Ring" is a track from the “Use Your Illusion II” album, which Guns N' Roses released in 1991.
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Unique StructureUnlike many songs, "Get in the Ring" has a structure which includes a spoken-word segment.
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Public FeudsThe song is famous for its explicit lyrics and confrontational tone, as the band members directly attack certain notable figures in the music industry whom they saw as critics or enemies.
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Language UsageThis rock anthem contains strong language and explicit content, illustrating the band's frustration and anger at the time.
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Lyrics ControversyThe band's lead singer, Axl Rose, calls out notable personalities in entertainment journalism by name, including Andy Secher, editor of Hit Parader, and Bob Guccione Jr., the founder of Spin magazine, which led to some controversy.
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Creative CollaborationAxl Rose and Duff McKagan are credited as the writers of "Get in the Ring." McKagan was the band's bassist.
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Multi-part CompositionThe song is divided into three sections: a soft guitar part, a ranting spoken-word part, and a heavy hard rock part.
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Response from TargetsBob Guccione Jr., one of the figures called out in the song, responded by challenging Axl Rose to a boxing match, but it never actually happened.
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PerformancesDespite its popularity and infamy, "Get in the Ring" was not performed live as often as many of the band's other songs, likely due to its confrontational nature and the potential for controversy.
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Subject Matter"Get In The Ring" is one of the most openly confrontational songs released by Guns N' Roses, reflecting Axl Rose's anger and frustration towards the media.
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Album SuccessDespite the controversy surrounding "Get in the Ring", the Use Your Illusion II album was a success, reaching #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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DurationThe song itself is over 5 minutes long, standard for many hard rock and heavy metal tracks of the time but longer than most mainstream pop or rock songs.
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