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Guns N' Roses: every song, explained.

4 Guns N' Roses songs in the archive, from 1987–1991: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

1987–1991

Years covered

Rock

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4 songs

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Guns N' Roses Paradise CityExplore the yearning for an idyllic escape in Guns N' Roses' 'Paradise City.' Dive into its lyrics about escapism and the contrast between dream and reality… 1987 Guns N' Roses Sweet Child O' MineDelve into the heartfelt story, iconic guitar riff, and lasting appeal of Guns N' Roses' classic 'Sweet Child o' Mine.' Explore its lyrics, musical… 1987 Guns N' Roses Welcome to the JungleExplore the raw energy and gritty themes of Guns N' Roses' 'Welcome to the Jungle.' Dive into its lyrics about urban chaos, temptation, survival, its iconic… 1987 Guns N' Roses November RainExplore the epic scope and emotional depth of Guns N' Roses' 'November Rain.' Dive into its themes of love, loss, and enduring pain, its orchestral… 1991

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Every Guns N' Roses entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.