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Who sang One In A Million?

Guns N' Roses released the song One In A Million. Date of release: 1988.

Release date: 1988
Duration: 06:11

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The meaning of the song 'One In A Million ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 One In A Million song analysis
The protagonist is on a trip to Los Angeles, and he is not interested in material possessions. He sings that his partner is "one in a million" and that he tried to reach her, but she was too high for him. The chorus repeats the phrase "much too high" to emphasize that she is out of his reach. The protagonist also mentions immigrants, queers, radicals and racists to show that he is not interested in their beliefs or judgment. He just wants to make a living and be with his partner.

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Guns N' Roses - Short Biography

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985 and signed to Geffen Records in 1986. The original lineup, consisting of vocalist Axl Rose, guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler, has expanded to include current members Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer, Dizzy Reed and Melissa Reese. The band has released six studio albums and numerous chart-topping singles, establishing the band as one of the most popular hard rock bands of all time.
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