You Could Be Mine

Guns N' Roses

About You Could Be Mine

"You Could Be Mine" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, featured on their 1991 fourth studio album Use Your Illusion II. It was released as the band's seventh single, and the first from the Use Your Illusion albums, in June 1991. Backed with "Civil War" from Use Your Illusion II, the single reached number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number one in Finland and Spain. It became a top-five hit in more than ten additional countries. The song was originally released as the theme song for director James Cameron's 1991 film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. 


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1995
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I'm a cold heartbreaker
Fit ta burn and I'll rip your heart in two
And I'll leave you lyin' on the bed
I'll be out the door before you wake
It's nuthin' new to you
'Cause I think we've seen that movie too

'Cause you could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rappin'
And your cocaine tongue
You get nuthin' done
I said you could be mine

Now holidays come and then they go
It's nothin' new today
Collect another memory
When I come home late at night
Don't ask me where I've been
Just count your stars I'm home again

'Cause you could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rappin'
And your cocaine tongue
You get nuthin' done
I said you could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine, mine, mine, mine

You've gone sketchin' too many times
Why don't you give it a rest
Why
Must you find
Another reason to cry

While you're breakin' down my back n'
I been rackin' out my brain
It don't matter how we make it
'Cause it always ends the same
You can push it for more mileage
But your flaps are wearin' thin
And I could sleep on it 'til mornin'
But this nightmare never ends
Don't forget to call my lawyers
With ridiculous demands
An you can take the pity so far
But it's more than I can stand
'Cause this couchtrip's gettin' older
Tell me how long has it been
'Cause five years is forever
And you haven't grown up yet

You could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rappin'
And your cocaine tongue
You get nuthin' done
I said you could be
You should be
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine

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Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band who formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The classic lineup as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Today, Axl Rose is the only remaining original member, in a lineup that comprises Use Your Illusion–era keyboardist Dizzy Reed, lead guitarists DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead and rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Chris Pitman. The band released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States. more »

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Written by: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, DARREN A REED, MATT SORUM, W. AXL ROSE

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20 facts about this song

Band Contribution
"You Could Be Mine" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses.
Album Appearance
The song is from their 1991 fourth studio album "Use Your Illusion II".
Movie Soundtrack
It featured as the theme for Terminator 2: Judgment Day and can be heard in the film's opening sequence.
Song Writers
The song was written by the band members Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin.
Commercial Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
In the music video, Arnold Schwarzenegger, reprising his Terminator role, considers assassinating the band during a concert.
High Energy Track
The song is known for its high energy and fast pace, featuring a long guitar solo by Slash.
Live Performances
Gun N' Roses often opens their concerts with this song.
Drumming Style
It is the first Guns N' Roses song where drummer Matt Sorum, who replaced Steven Adler, can be heard.
Pop Culture
It was yet again featured in the 2001 film "Black Hawk Down".
Lengthy Track
The song is relatively long for a single, running for about 5 minutes and 44 seconds.
Single Release
It was released as a single in June 1991, ahead of the full album "Use Your Illusion II".
Lyrics Content
Its lyrics contain a mixture of anger and arrogance towards an ex-lover, which was quite significant with GnR’s earlier works.
Iconic Intro
The song's opening drum beat and the guitar riff are widely recognized among rock music fans.
International Performance
It topped the New Zealand Singles Chart and made it to the top 10 in Australia and other countries.
Album Sales
"Use Your Illusion II" with this song in it, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide.
Memorable Scene
Its association with the shotgun-cocking sound effect in Terminator 2 that Arnold Schwarzenegger's character does in tempo with the drum intro makes it even more popular among fans of both the band and the franchise.
Awards
Although the song itself did not win any awards, the album Use Your Illusion II went multi-platinum in various countries indicating immense popularity.
Concert Staple
Despite the changes in band line-ups, the song remains a constant part of their setlist in concerts, displaying its timeless appeal.
Fan Favorite
"You Could Be Mine" is considered an iconic Guns N' Roses track and remains a fan favorite to this day.

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