Sweet Child O' Mine
Banda Do Sul Lyrics

She's got a smile it seems to me
The subject has an endearing smile that the writer finds captivating

Reminds me of childhood memories
The smile reminds the writer of fond memories from their childhood

Where everything
During that time, everything was perfect and simple

Was as fresh as the bright blue sky
The memories feel as lively and vivid as a clear blue sky

Now and then when I see her face
The writer doesn't see the subject often, but when they do, it's a special moment

She takes me away to that special place
Seeing the subject reminds the writer of the idyllic place of their childhood memories

And if I'd stare too long
The writer is so affected by the subject that they have to be careful not to stare too long

I'd probably break down and cry
The beauty and emotion of the moment could overwhelm the writer to the point of tears

Oh, oh, oh
This is the refrain of the chorus

Sweet child o' mine
The subject is the writer's sweet and special child

Sweet love of mine
The subject is also the writer's beloved

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
The subject's eyes are captivatingly blue

As if they thought of rain
The blue color of the subject's eyes suggests the possibility of rain or tears

I hate to look into those eyes
The writer is wary of the emotional impact that looking into the subject's eyes could have

And see an ounce of pain
The writer would hate for the subject to be experiencing even the smallest bit of pain

Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
The subject's hair is a comforting and safe memory from the writer's childhood

Where as a child I'd hide
The writer found comfort and solace in hiding in their memories of the subject's hair

And pray for the thunder
Even as a child, the writer sought refuge from their fears, represented by the sound of thunder

And the rain
And the accompanying rain

To quietly pass me by
The writer longed for the storm to end, allowing them to be at peace

Oh yeah yeah
This is the refrain of the pre-chorus

Where do we go?
The writer is questioning where the relationship with the subject is heading

Where do we go now?
The writer is unsure of what steps to take next in the relationship

Oh, oh
This is still part of the questioning refrain

(Where do we go now?)
More of the questioning refrain

Oh where do we go now? (Where do we go?)
The writer still doesn't know where the relationship is headed

Where do we go? (Sweet child)
The writer emphasizes the importance of the subject to them

Oh where do we go now?
The refrain of questioning repeats for effect

Ay ay ay ay (where do we go now, where do we go)
The confusion and uncertainty of the situation is increasing

Oh where do we go now?
The refrain repeats one last time for emphasis

No, no, no, no, no, no
The final part of the refrain, where the writer is still seeking an answer

Sweet child
Finally, the writer emphasizes the subject's importance once more as the song ends

Sweet child of mine
The entire song is a tribute to the writer's sweet and special child