"back off bitch" was written before the band's 1987 debut album, "appetite for destruction". the song was also played during guns n' roses concerts before the release of "appetite for destruction". "back off bitch" was written partially about rose's girlfriend, gina siler, who moved with him to los angeles in 1982, and eventually kicked him out in 1983, due to his anger issues. it was also demoed several times by the band during this period.