Industry Jun 14, 2026

Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses Ballad Inspiration

Rose called it “a song about not wanting to be in a state of unrequited love”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses Ballad Inspiration

Axl Rose drew inspiration from Elton John for a classic Guns N' Roses ballad, which was a lengthy process to create. The song's theme centers on the desire to avoid unrequited love.

Initially, the song's structure was considerably longer, around 25 minutes. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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