Industry Jun 15, 2026

How Axl Rose Created a Guns N’ Roses Ballad

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

Originally published by MusicRadar
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How Axl Rose Created a Guns N’ Roses Ballad

Axl Rose discussed the creation of a classic Guns N' Roses ballad, noting that it was a lengthy process that took years to complete. He mentioned taking inspiration from Elton John for the song. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

Rose described the song's theme as being about the reluctance to experience unrequited love. He also contrasted the final version with an earlier iteration, which was significantly longer, around 25 minutes. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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