So Fine
Guns N' Roses Lyrics


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How could she look so fine?
How could it be she might be mine?
How could she be so cool?
I've been taken for a fool
So many times

Hey
Story of a man
Works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
And leaves a broken man

How could she be so cool (ah)
How could she be so fine
I owe a favor to a friend
My friends, they always come through for me, yeah

Story of a man
Works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
And leaves a broken man

If you could only live my life
You could see the difference you make to me
To me
And I'd look right up at night
And all I see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I want to reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah, that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
Yeah, I think you know where that comes from
Good talk, come on

Well I'd look right up at night
And all I see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I want to reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah, that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
I think you know where that comes from

How could she look so good (so good)
How could she be so fine




How could she be so cool
How could it be she might be mine

Overall Meaning

The song "So Fine" by Guns N' Roses explores the complex emotions of a man who cannot help but be drawn to a woman who may not reciprocate his feelings. The tone of the song is one of awe and admiration for the object of the singer's affections; he wonders how she could look so fine, and how she could be so cool. Despite being taken for a fool in the past, he finds himself unable to resist her allure. This is further complicated by the fact that he owes a favor to a friend, which hangs over the relationship and may be contributing to its uncertain nature.


The chorus of the song repeats the lines "How could she be so cool / How could she be so fine", emphasizing the singer's fascination with the woman in question. He acknowledges that he has been taken for a fool many times before, but cannot help but hope that this time will be different. The verses take on a more introspective and melancholy tone, exploring the underlying emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. He describes his struggle to be a man who stands on his own two feet, overcome by the burning pages of his own story that always leave him feeling like a broken man.


In summary, "So Fine" is a song that explores both the exhilaration and the pain of falling in love with someone who may not feel the same way. The singer is in awe of the woman's beauty and coolness, but also aware of the risks involved in getting involved with her. He feels as though he has been taken for a fool in the past but cannot resist trying again with this new love interest.


Line by Line Meaning

How could she look so fine
The singer is in awe of the woman’s beauty and wonders how it’s possible that someone could look so amazing.


How could it be she might be mine
The singer is surprised and thankful that this beautiful woman could possibly be attracted to him.


How could she be so cool
The singer admires the woman’s demeanor and is impressed by how collected and relaxed she appears.


I've been taken for a fool
The artist has been deceived or made a fool of in the past, implying that he’s wary of being hurt again.


So many times
The artist emphasizes how frequently he’s been deceived, suggesting a pattern of bad relationships.


It's a story of a man
The song tells the story of a man’s struggles and heartache in relationships.


Who works as hard as he can
The singer is a hardworking man, implying that he’s committed to making things work in his relationships.


Just to be a man who stands on his own
The artist values independence and self-sufficiency, suggesting that he doesn’t want to rely on others for his happiness.


But the book always burns
The artist’s efforts to make things work in his relationships often fail or end badly.


As the story takes it turn
The artist is referring to the ups and downs of relationships that can be unpredictable and full of surprises.


An leaves a broken man
The singer has been hurt so many times that he feels broken and vulnerable in relationships.


I owe a favor to a friend
The artist is indebted to a friend who helped him, suggesting that friendship is an important theme in the song.


My friends, they always come through for me Yeah
The singer values the support and loyalty of his friends, implying that he’s surrounded by people who care about him.


If you could only live my life
The singer wishes that others could understand his experiences and emotions in relationships.


You could see the difference you make to me
The singer is suggesting that being in a relationship with someone who truly cares about him would make a significant difference in his life.


To me I'd look right up at night
The artist is emphasizing his previous feelings of loneliness and emptiness when he was single.


And all I'd see was darkness
The darkness symbolizes the artist’s feelings of emptiness, sadness, and hopelessness.


Now I see the stars alright
The singer is now happy and optimistic in his relationship, symbolized by the stars that he can now see.


I want to reach right up and grab one for you
The singer is expressing his desire to make his partner happy and to fulfill her dreams, symbolized by the metaphor of grabbing a star for her.


When the lights went down in your house
The artist is recalling a specific moment when the lights went out in his partner’s house, suggesting a shared memory or experience.


Yeah that made me happy
The artist is expressing his happiness and contentment in this shared moment with his partner.


The sweat I make for you Yeah...
The artist is willing to work hard and make sacrifices for his partner, implying a deep level of commitment and devotion.


I think you know where that comes from
The singer is addressing his partner directly and implying that she knows how much he loves her.


How could she look so good (So good)
The artist is once again marveling at the woman’s physical beauty and how lucky he is to be with her.


How could she be so fine
The singer is emphasizing his admiration for the woman’s beauty and overall wonderfulness.


How could she be so cool
The singer is still impressed by the woman’s demeanor and presence, emphasizing how lucky he is to be with her.


How could it be she might be mine
The singer is still surprised and grateful that this amazing woman has chosen to be with him, implying that he values and cherishes her.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Darren A. Reed, Matt Sorum

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@PedroHenrique-qc4pj

How could she look so fine?
How could it be she might be mine?
How could she be so cool?
I've been taken for a fool
So many times

Hey
Story of a man
Works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
And leaves a broken man

How could she be so cool (ah)
How could she be so fine
I owe a favor to a friend
My friends, they always come through for me, yeah

Story of a man
Works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
And leaves a broken man

If you could only live my life
You could see the difference you make to me
To me
And I'd look right up at night
And all I see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I want to reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah, that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
Yeah, I think you know where that comes from
Good talk, come on

Well I'd look right up at night
And all I see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I want to reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah, that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
I think you know where that comes from

How could she look so good (so good)
How could she be so fine
How could she be so cool
How could it be she might be mine



@Gato...

Pessoas Comuns Ouvindo Guns :
• Sweet Child O mine
• November Rain
• Paradise City
• Dont Cry
• Welcome To the Jungle

Eu ouvindo Guns N' Roses :
• Nightrain
• Shadow of Love
• So Fine
• Rocket queen
• The Garden



@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q

Lyrics:
How could she look so fine?
How could it be, she might be mine?
How could she be so cool?
I've been taken for a fool so many times
Hey
It's a story of a man who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns as the story takes it turn
And leaves a broken man

How could she be so cool? Ah
How could she be so fine?
I owe a favor to a friend
My friends, they always come through for me
Yeah
It's a story of a man who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns as the story takes it turn
And leaves a broken man
If you could only live my life
You could see the difference you make to me
To me

And I'd look right up at night
And all I'd see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I wanna reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah, that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
Yeah, I think you know where that comes from
Guitar, come on

Yeah, when I'd look right up at night
And all I'd see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I wanna reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah, that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
I think you know where that comes from
How could she look so good? (So good)
How could she be so fine?
How could she be so cool? Oh
How could it be, she might be mine?
Oh
Yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte

let's not forget this beautiful song is written by Duff McKagan

@dannoc1070

Obviously

@InuMidori

Love this song so much

@craiglynn2755

True rock n roll in every way peace ☮️

@MelchizedekKohen

as is "Used to love her" 👊

@ximenafrau5227

BESTEST thanks to my dad for showing me this song since i was little , now i’m soo glad to be 19 & have such a great music taste, God bless ! 💌💌

@violam11

Same! We have wonderful parents with a really good taste in music
My dad saw gn’r in Turin in 1992 he was so lucky 🙏🏻

@FREEBE-eb4zq

Yep same here

@TeaSea-

❤🎉🍄🇮🇪

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