You Could Be Mine

Guns N' Roses · Greatest Hits [2004]

I'm a cold heartbreaker

Fit ta burn and I'll rip

Your heart in two

An I'll leave you lyin' on the bed

I'll be out the door before ya wake

It's nuthin' new ta 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've gone sketchin' too many times

Why don't ya 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 r' 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 5 years is forever

An 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 mine

You should be

You could be mine



Yeah !

You Could Be Mine - Guns N' Roses

Released on the 2004 compilation Greatest Hits, 'You Could Be Mine' stands as a quintessential example of Guns N' Roses' hard rock prowess. The track features the band's signature blend of gritty vocals and driving guitar riffs, characteristic of their work during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Often associated with the 'Appetite for Destruction' era, the song captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit that defined the group's catalog. It serves as a staple for fans seeking the classic sound of American hard rock, showcasing the band's ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations. The recording remains a testament to the group's enduring influence on the genre.