Used to Love Her
Guns N' Roses
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I used to love her but I had to kill her I used to love her, oh yeah but I had to kill her I had to put her six feet under And I can still hear her complain I used to love her, oh yeah but I had to kill her I used to love her, ooh yeah but I had to kill her I knew I'll miss her so I had to keep her She's buried right in my back yard Oh yeah, ooh yeah, whoa oh yeah I used to love her, but I had to kill her I used to love her, ooh yeah but I had to kill her She bitched so much, she drove me nuts And now I'm happier this way Whoa oh yeah (Take it for what it is) I used to love her, but I had to kill her I used to love her, ooh yeah but I had to kill her I had to put her six, ooh, feet under And I can still hear her complain
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Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
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22 facts about this song
Release Information- "Used to Love Her" is a song from Guns N' Roses' second studio album “G N’ R Lies” which was released in November 1988.
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Genre- The song is often classified as acoustic rock, differing from the band's usual hard rock style.
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Songwriting- It was co-written by Axl Rose, the band's lead vocalist, and guitarist Izzy Stradlin.
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Inspiration- "Used To Love Her" was reportedly written as a joke, inspired by their disdain for some of the music on pop radio at that time.
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Length- The song's duration is only 3 minutes and 22 seconds long - relatively short compared to their other songs which often exceed 5 minutes.
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Lyrical Content- Despite its upbeat tune, the song has dark humor lyrics about a man who kills his girlfriend and buries her in the backyard.
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Controversy- The song has sometimes been referenced in court cases involving domestic violence or murder, adding a layer of controversy to its existence.
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Live Performances- “Used To Love Her” has remained a popular addition to the band's live setlists, particularly during their 'Not in This Lifetime' tour in 2016.
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Music Video- Unlike many of Guns N' Roses' other popular songs, "Used to Love Her" does not have an official music video.
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Cover Versions- The song has been covered by various artists across different genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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Pop Culture- It has been featured on popular media. For example, a cover of the song by JJ Grey & Mofro was used in an episode of "House of Cards" on Netflix.
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Response- Despite stirring up controversy, Guns N' Roses have always maintained that "Used to Love Her" is a tongue-in-cheek track, meant to be more humorous than serious.
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Release InformationThe song "Used to Love Her" was released in the year 1988 as part of Guns N' Roses' EP called "G N' R Lies".
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Song StyleUnlike the prominent hard rock style of Guns N' Roses, "Used to Love Her" exhibits a more acoustic, folksy sound.
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Song LyricsThe song lyrics, which talk about the lead singer's fading love towards a woman until he "had to put her six feet under", have been criticized for allegedly condoning violence against women.
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Song AuthorshipThe songwriting credit for "Used to Love Her" goes to all members of Guns N' Roses, including Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler.
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Joke SongDespite its dark lyrics, band members have emphasized that "Used to Love Her" was intended to be a joke song, a parody of the country tune.
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Future PerformancesAxl Rose reportedly stated that the band would never play "Used to Love Her" live; however, the song has been included in set lists for some live performances and tours.
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Live AlbumA live performance of "Used to Love Her" was included in their 1999 album, "Live Era '87–'93".
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Controversial InterpretationThe song's lyrics have often been misinterpreted, leading to controversy. It was reportedly based on Axl Rose's dog, but many listeners assumed it was about a girlfriend or wife.
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Cover VersionsSeveral music artists and bands, including artists as stylistically diverse as country singer Toby Keith and Argentine ska band Los Auténticos Decadentes, have covered "Used to Love Her".
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy surrounding it, "Used to Love Her" fared decently well on music charts, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks in the United States.
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