Guns N' Roses

Reckless Life

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I'm reckless and feelin' no pain
You know I've got no need to control
Livin' with the danger
I'm always on the edge now
With million dollar visions that I hold
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
And you know I know my part
On a holiday, a permanent vacation
I'm living on a cigarette with wine
I'm never alone 'cause I've got myself
Yes, I imitate myself all of the time
Livin' like this never ever
Tore my life apart
I know how to maintain
'Cause it's comin' from my heart
I lead a reckless life
And I don't need your advice
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only vice
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Reckless life
I lead a reckless life
I lead a reckless life
And you know it's my only...
Hey, hey - yeah!

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mike On May 28, 2001

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by Sprite1

17y ago

about living a reckless life, not caring about anything.

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by cougar10

21y ago

bad ass song. To me its about livin on the edge and not really caring what happens next.

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by roboknob

20y ago

Very good song. I think its about thr rock and roll lifestyle....

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by timothynicholas1976

18y ago

I can't believe there aren't more comments on this song. I love it and it is there actual first song from, Live, like a suicide.

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