Dead Flowers
Guns N' Roses · Other Songs - Guns N' Roses
In your silk upholstered chair
Talking to some rich folks that you know
Well I hope you won't see me
In my ragged company
You know I could never be alone
Take me down little Susie, take me down
I know you think you're the Queen of the Underground
And you can send me dead flowers every morning
Send me dead flowers by the mail
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
Well, when you're sitting back
In your rose pink Cadillac
Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day
I'll be in my basement room
With a needle and a spoon
And another girl to take my pain away
Take me down little Susie, take me down
I know you think you're the Queen of the Underground
And you can send me dead flowers every morning
Send me dead flowers by the mail
Send me dead flowers to my wedding
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
Take me down little Susie, take me down
I know you think you're the Queen of the Underground
And you can send me dead flowers every morning
Send me dead flowers by the US mail
Say it with dead flowers at my wedding
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave
No I won't forget to put roses on your grave--
Dead Flowers
Dead Flowers stands as a notable cover in the Guns N' Roses catalogue, showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret classic rock material with their signature hard-edged intensity. Originally written by the Rolling Stones, the track was reimagined by Axl Rose and the band, infusing the melancholic narrative with the raw energy that defined their early live performances. This recording highlights the group's versatility beyond their own original compositions, demonstrating their deep respect for rock history while maintaining their distinct sonic identity. The song remains a staple in their live sets, offering fans a bridge between the classic rock traditions of the 1970s and the explosive sound that brought Guns N' Roses to global prominence in the late twentieth century.