Written in: "Riad N' The Bedouins" was written in or before 2000.
Additional information: A studio demo leaked on June 18, 2008.
"Riad N' The Bedouins" was played a few times during the European/Asian tour in 2002, but it was almost not played at the North American tour later the same year.
Notable performances:
January 1, 2002 - Las Vegas, NV - First performance of the song.
Riad n' the Bedouins
Guns N' Roses Lyrics
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Had a plan and thought they'd win
But I don't give a fuck 'bout them
'Cause I am crazy
[Chorus:]
Oh, my salvation
All my frustrations
Somewhere in time where only I could tell, oh
Riad N' The Bedouins
Say that's a war that you can't win
But I have had enough of them
And who can blame me
Sent down on desert winds
Nomads and barbarians
I won't bend my will to them
You aggravate me
[Chorus: Repeat 3X]
Riad N' The Bedouins
Had a plan and though they'd win
Riad N' The Bedouins
Crossed the line and lost again
In the song "Riad N' The Bedouins," Guns N' Roses reflects on a conflict with their enemies, which they refer to as the Riad N' The Bedouins. The song starts with Axl Rose stating that he doesn't care about them, and he is crazy. The chorus highlights the pain and frustration that the band has felt during the conflict, with lies that nobody could weave well enough to keep them from feeling hurt. Axl Rose reflects on the situation, stating that he has had enough of their enemies crossing the line and losing, making him the victim.
The verse "Sent down on desert winds, nomads and barbarians, I won't bend my will to them, you aggravate me" is a metaphorical representation of their enemies. The desert wind is symbolic of the enemies' invasion of their peaceful territory, and nomads and barbarians represent the attackers, who are ruthless and violent. Axl Rose is determined not to surrender to their enemies and is aggravated by their constant attacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Riad N' The Bedouins
Referring to a group or place with a particular plan or motive
Had a plan and thought they'd win
Had confidence in their plan to succeed
But I don't give a fuck 'bout them
The singer does not care about their plans or motives
'Cause I am crazy
The artist is irrational or unpredictable
Oh, my salvation
Expression of relief or satisfaction
All my frustrations
All of the singer's annoyances or grievances
Caught in the lies no one had wove as well
Deception that is very convincing and skillfully crafted
Somewhere in time where only I could tell, oh
A specific moment or experience only known to the artist
Say that's a war that you can't win
Implying that the war is impossible to win
But I have had enough of them
The artist is fed up with the group or their plans
And who can blame me
Rhetorical question indicating that the singer's frustration is understandable
Sent down on desert winds
Describing the arrival of a group or force
Nomads and barbarians
Depicting members of the group as wild or uncivilized
I won't bend my will to them
The singer will not comply or surrender
You aggravate me
This group or force produces negative emotions in the singer
Crossed the line and lost again
The group made a mistake and were defeated again
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBIN FINCK, DIZZY REED, WILLIAM ROSE, TOMMY STINSON, PAUL TOBIAS
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