Rocket Queen
Guns N' Roses · Appetite For Destruction
I can say these things to you
'cause
I can turn on anyone
Just like I've turned on you
I've got a tongue like a razor
A sweet switchblade knife
And I can do you favors
But then you'll do whatever I like
Here I am
And you're a Rocket Queen
I might be a little young
But Honey I ain't naive
Here I am
And you're a Rocket Queen oh yeah
I might be too much
But honey you're a bit obscene
I've seen everything imaginable
Pass before these eyes
I've had everything that's tangible
Honey you'd be suprised
I'm a sexual innuendo
In this burned out paradise
If you turn me on to anything
You better turn me on tonight
I see you standin'
Standin' on your own
It's such a lonely place for you
For you to be
If you need a shoulder
Or if you need a friend
I'll be here standing
Until the bitter end
No one needs the sorrow
No one needs the pain
I hate to see you
Walking out there
Out in the rain
So don't chastise me
Or think I, I mean you harm
Of those that take you
Leave you strung out
Much too far
Baby-yeah
Don't ever leave me
Say you'll always be there
All I ever wanted
Was for you
To know that I care
Rocket Queen
Rocket Queen stands as a defining track on Guns N' Roses' landmark debut album, Appetite For Destruction. Released in 1987, the song captures the raw energy and hard rock sensibilities that propelled the band to international prominence. Featuring the signature guitar work of Slash and the distinctive vocals of Axl Rose, the recording exemplifies the group's ability to blend bluesy riffs with aggressive rhythms. As part of a discography that reshaped the rock landscape, the track contributes to the album's reputation as a cohesive statement of late-80s rock excess. The song remains a staple in the band's live performances, showcasing the dynamic interplay between the rhythm section and the soaring lead guitar lines that characterize their early work.