Sweet Child O' Mine
Guns 'N Roses Lyrics
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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,
Sweet love of mine
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, oh
Where do we go?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh, (sweet child)
Where do we go now?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
Oh,
Where do we go?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
Oh,
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Oh,
Where do we go now?
No, no, no, no, no, no
Sweet child,
Sweet child of mine
The opening lines of Guns 'N Roses's Sweet Child O' Mine are a nostalgic ode to the past, specifically to childhood memories that evoke a sense of joy and wonder. The singer is transported to a place where everything was once fresh, like the bright blue sky. This special place is conjured up by the sight of the woman referred to in the lyrics, someone who has a smile that seems to hold the same qualities as those memories. The power of that smile and the connection it holds to the past is so strong that the singer mentions they would probably break down in tears if they were to stare at it for too long.
The second verse of the song continues to describe the woman, highlighting her eyes, which are often held as analogous to the sky. However, in this case, the blueness of her eyes is associated with pain, something that the singer can't bear to witness. Her hair is a comforting aspect that is compared to a warm and safe place where, as a child, the singer would hide during times of thunder and rain. All throughout the lyrics, the references to childhood are consistently tied to the woman's image, making her seem like the embodiment of the singer's past.
Finally, the chorus repeats itself a few times, using the phrase "sweet child o' mine" to address the woman. This phrase can be interpreted in several ways, as a direct reference to the woman herself or as an extension of the earlier imagery, conflating memories of childhood with the person currently in front of the singer. The repeated question of "where do we go now?" at the end of the song serves to make the singer seem lost and uncertain about their future, despite the strength of their connection to the past.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a smile it seems to me
Her face always seems to have a bright smile that catches my attention
Reminds me of childhood memories
It brings me back to the happy times of my childhood
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Those memories feel like they happened just yesterday and everything was new and fresh
Now and then when I see her face
Occasionally when I see her, I am reminded of those childhood memories
She takes me away to that special place
Just seeing her takes me back to that happy place in my memories
And if I'd stare too long I'd probably break down and cry
If I focus too much on those memories, I might get emotional and cry remembering how long ago they were
Sweet child o' mine
This woman reminds me of the sweet child I once was
Sweet love of mine
Her love is as sweet and precious to me as that childhood time
She's got eyes of the bluest skies
Her eyes are as bright and blue as a clear sky
As if they thought of rain
Her eyes seem as if they hold the possibility of rain, sorrow or pain
I hate to look into those eyes
I fear seeing any pain or sorrow in her eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Even the slightest hint of pain in her eyes pains me to see
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Her hair is like that warm, safe and secure place where I used to find comfort as a child
Where as a child I'd hide
As a child, I found safety and comfort in her hair
And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by
During times of fear or anxiety, I would take shelter in her hair and pray for safety until the storm of emotions passed
Where do we go?
I'm questioning where we should go from here in our relationship
Where do we go now?
I still don't know which direction to take our relationship
No, no, no, no, no, no
I'm resisting making a decision too hastily
Sweet child, sweet child of mine
No matter what direction our relationship takes, she will always be that sweet child of my memories
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, STEVEN ADLER, W. AXL ROSE
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The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
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Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
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One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope – will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
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https://mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/
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When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
The first sign - the Earth will spin faster.
The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope – will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
- banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist
- Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance.
- „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“
https://mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/
https://mdmlastprophet.com/god-the-father-for-this-is-the-final-period-the-final-chapter-in-the-fulfillment-of-my-holy-will/
The Book of Truth
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