Industry Jun 14, 2026

How Axl Rose's Elton John Inspiration Led to 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's Elton John Inspiration Led to a Guns N' Roses Ballad

Guns N' Roses' classic ballad was a lengthy creation, with Axl Rose drawing inspiration from Elton John. Rose described the song's theme as being about avoiding unrequited love. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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