Sweet Child o Mine
Guns & Roses Lyrics


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She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

Whoa, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I'd hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by

Whoa, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine

Whoa, yeah
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh
Sweet love of mine
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, sweet love of mine
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Ooh, oh, where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Oh, where do we go now?
Where do we go? (Sweet child)
Where do we go now?
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Where do we go now?
Ah, ah

Where do we go?
Oh, where do we go now?
Oh, where do we go?
Oh, where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, where do we go now?
Now, now, now, now, now, now, now
Sweet child
Sweet child of mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child o' Mine" convey deep emotions and nostalgic sentiments. The singer starts by describing the subject of the song, possibly a loved one, with a smile that brings back memories of innocence and joy from childhood. The imagery of the bright blue sky and a special place evokes a sense of purity and happiness. The mention of breaking down and crying suggests the overwhelming emotions that the sight of this person brings.


The chorus "Sweet child o' mine" and "Sweet love of mine" reflects the singer's affection and endearment towards this person. It portrays them as a cherished and beloved individual in the singer's life. The lyrics continue to paint a picture of the subject's eyes being as pure as the bluest skies, but also hint at the potential pain hidden within them. The reference to seeking refuge from the storm in the warmth of her hair reveals a desire for comfort and protection.


As the song progresses, the repeated questioning of "Where do we go now?" suggests a sense of uncertainty or longing for direction in the relationship. The singer seems to be searching for clarity on the path to take with this person, unsure of the future but deeply attached to the present moment. The desire to find a way forward is reflected in the repetitions and the rising intensity of the music towards the end of the song, expressing the urgency of the emotional journey being portrayed.


Overall, "Sweet Child o' Mine" is a poignant exploration of love, nostalgia, and longing, wrapped in a rock anthem that captivates with its heartfelt lyrics and powerful melodies. The evocative imagery and heartfelt vocals create a timeless appeal that resonates with listeners, inviting them into a world of emotions and memories intertwined with the complexities of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

She's got a smile that it seems to me
Her smile captures my attention


Reminds me of childhood memories
It brings back memories of my childhood


Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky
A time when everything felt new and bright


Now and then when I see her face
Occasionally when I see her face


She takes me away to that special place
She transports me to a special memory


And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry
Intense emotions overcome me if I stare for too long


Whoa, oh, oh
Expressing awe or surprise


Sweet child o' mine
Beloved child of mine


She's got eyes of the bluest skies
Her eyes resemble clear blue skies


As if they thought of rain
With a hint of sadness in them


I'd hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain
I don't want to see any pain in her eyes


Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Her hair brings back memories of comfort and safety


Where as a child I'd hide
A place where I used to seek refuge as a child


And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by
Hoping for peace to come after a storm


Whoa, yeah
Expressing excitement or emphasis


Where do we go?
Questioning our next steps


Where do we go now?
What is our path forward?


Ooh, oh, where do we go?
Seeking direction and guidance


Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Expressing emotions or frustration


Ah, ah
Expressing understanding or realization


Now, now, now, now, now, now, now
Emphasizing the present moment


Sweet child
Affectionately referring to a loved one


Sweet child of mine
Beloved child who is mine




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler

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She's got a smile it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything
Was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I'd stare too long
I'd probably break down and cry
Oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder
And the rain
To quietly pass me by
Oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Oh yeah yeah
Oh oh sweet love of mine
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, oh



@Sunkissed_cupcakeee

She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything
Was as fresh as the bright blue sky

Now and then when I see her face
It takes me away to that special place
And if I stared too long
I'd probably break down and cry

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I'd hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain

Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder and the rain
To quietly pass me by

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?

Where do we go?
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?

Where do we go?
Sweet child o' mine
Where do we go now?

Where do we go?
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?

Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?

Where do we go?
Where do we go now, now, now, now, now, now, now now?

Sweet child, sweet child o' mine



@MiboYashiTv

Sweet Child O' Mine
Guns N' Roses

She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh
As the bright blue sky

Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long
I'd probably break down and cry

Oh, oh, oh, sweet child of mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, sweet love of mine

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where, as a child, I'd hide
And pray for the thunder and the rain
To quietly pass me by

Oh, oh, oh, sweet child of mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, sweet love of mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, sweet child of mine
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Ooh! Sweet love of mine

Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?

Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go now?

Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Where do we go?

Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?

Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Now, now, now
Now, now, now, now?

Sweet child
Sweet child of mine



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Slash Intro: 100%
Axl's vocals: 100%
Slash Solo: 180%
Izzy Rhythm: 100%
Duff's Bass:100%
Steve's Drums: 100%
Dog: 1,987%
Hair: 201%

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