Used To Love Her

Guns N' Roses · G N' R Lies [1988]

I used to love her

But I had to kill her

I used to love her, Mm, 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, Oo, yeah

But I had to kill her

I used to love her, Oo, yeah

But I had to kill her

I knew I'd miss her

So I had to keep her

She's buried right in my backyard

Oh yeah, Oo yeah, whoa, oh yeah

I used to love her

But I had to kill her

I used to love her, Mm, yeah

But I had to kill her

She bitched so much, She drove me nuts

And now I'm happier this way, yeah

Whoa, oh yeah

I used to love her

But I had to kill her

I used to love her, Mm, yeah

But I had to kill her

I had to put her, Oo, six feet under

And I can still hear her complain

Used To Love Her

Released on the 1988 album G N' R Lies, "Used To Love Her" stands as a poignant ballad from Guns N' Roses, marking a significant shift in the band's sonic landscape. The track features a stripped-back arrangement that highlights Axl Rose's emotive vocals and the band's ability to deliver intimate performances alongside their signature hard rock. While the group is widely recognized for their high-energy anthems, this recording demonstrates their versatility and emotional depth, exploring themes of heartbreak and nostalgia. The song remains a staple of their discography, often performed live to resonate with audiences who appreciate the band's evolution from their punk-influenced beginnings to their mature, blues-tinged rock style.