Mr. Brownstone
Mr. Brownstone

Guns N’ Roses - Mr. Brownstone Lyrics

Rock
Jul 21, 1987
863
Mr. Brownstone Music Video

Mr. Brownstone Lyrics

I get up around seven
Get outta bed around nine
And I don't worry about nothin', no
Because worrying's a waste of my time

Show usually starts around seven
We go on stage around nine
Get on the bus about eleven
Sippin' a drink and feeling fine

We've been dancin' with Mister Brownstone
He's been knockin', he won't leave me alone
No, no, no, he won't leave me alone

I used ta do a little, but a little wouldn't do it
So the little got more and more
I just keep tryin' to get a little better
Said, a little better than before
I used ta do a little, but a little wouldn't do it
So the little got more and more
I just keep tryin' to get a little better
Said, a little better than before

We've been dancin' with Mister Brownstone
He's been knockin', he won't leave me alone
No, no, no, he won't leave me alone, wow

Now I get up around whenever
I used to get up on time
But that old man, he's a real motherfucker
Gonna kick him on down the line

I used ta do a little, but a little wouldn't do it
So the little got more and more
I just keep tryin' to get a little better
Said, a little better than before
I used ta do a little, but a little wouldn't do it
So the little got more and more
I just keep tryin' to get a little better
Said, a little better than before

We've been dancin' with Mister Brownstone
He's been knockin', he won't leave me alone
No, no, no, he won't leave me alone
Oh, leave me alone

Stuck it in the middle and I shot it in the middle
And it, it drove outta my mind
I should've known better, said I wish I never met her
Said I, I'd leave it all behind
Yowza

Writer(s): W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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What is the Meaning of Mr. Brownstone?

"Brownstone" is a common slang for heroin. So you pretty much get what this song is about. It is well known that back in the day Gn'R were major drug addicts, well at least they managed to get inspired by their habit to write a happy song rather than a whinny one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Mr. Brownstone' by Guns N' Roses?

    'Mr. Brownstone' was written by the members of Guns N' Roses: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson (known as Slash), Duff Rose McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, and Steven Adler. The song reflects their experiences and struggles with heroin addiction.

  2. What inspired the lyrics of 'Mr. Brownstone'?

    The lyrics of 'Mr. Brownstone' were inspired by the personal experiences of Guns N' Roses members, particularly Slash and Izzy Stradlin, with heroin addiction. They wrote the song while sitting in Stradlin's apartment, reflecting on how heroin was increasingly consuming their lives.

  3. Has 'Mr. Brownstone' been performed by any bands other than Guns N’ Roses?

    Yes, 'Mr. Brownstone' has also been performed by Velvet Revolver, a band formed by former Guns N’ Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan along with Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots.

  4. What does the term 'Brownstone,' as used in the song, refer to?

    'Brownstone' in the context of the song refers to heroin. It is used metaphorically to describe the drug’s impact and control over the lives of its users.

  5. How did Axl Rose address his bandmates regarding their drug use during performances?

    During a concert opening for The Rolling Stones in 1989, Axl Rose publicly addressed his frustration about his bandmates’ drug use on stage by stating they needed to get their act together or it could potentially be one of their last shows.

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