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 when writing a classic Guns N' Roses ballad that took years to complete. Rose characterized the song as being about the difficulties of unrequited love.

Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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Axl Rose Guns N' Roses