07. Sweet Child O Mine
Jasmine-thompson Lyrics
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Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything
Was as fresh as the blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stared too long
Oh sweet child o' mine
Oh sweet love of mine
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
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
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
Oh sweet child o' mine
Oh sweet love of mine
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Where do we go now? (Sweet child o' mine)
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go now?
(Sweet child o' mine)
Where do we go?
(Where do we go now?)
Where do we go now?
(Sweet child o' mine)
Where do we go now?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go now?
(Sweet child o' mine)
Where do we go now?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go now?
(Sweet child o' mine)
Jasmine Thompson's cover of "Sweet Child O' Mine" beautifully captures the nostalgia and longing for the simplicity of childhood memories. The song is a ballad of love and admiration, opening with the image of a smile that takes the singer back to the memories of childhood when everything around them was as fresh as the blue sky. The use of vivid imagery throughout the song, such as the warm and safe place that the singer's hair reminds him of, paints a picture of comfort and familiarity. He recalls the times he would hide during thunderstorms and pray for them to pass by quietly. When he looks into the eyes of his love, he sees the bluest skies that evoke the image of rain. He fears seeing any pain in those eyes and breaking down and crying.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Oh sweet child o' mine, Oh sweet love of mine" emphasizing the love and affection that the singer has for his significant other. The ending verses of the song ask the question, "Where do we go now?" and repeats it several times, creating a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity. The question can relate to the past or future of his relationship with his love, the journey of life itself, or any other direction that we might take. It is ambiguous, open to interpretation, and can be personal and universal at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a smile that it seems to me
Her smile is so unique that it creates a strong impression on me.
Reminds me of childhood memories
Her smile triggers fond memories of my childhood.
Where everything
At that time, everything was full of innocence and happiness.
Was as fresh as the blue sky
The beauty and freshness of the blue sky represent the happiness of the simple life I had back then.
Now and then when I see her face
Seeing her face occasionally takes me back to those memories.
She takes me away to that special place
Her presence has the power to transport me to my nostalgia for childhood innocence.
And if I stared too long
If I become too immersed in my memories, I could become emotional.
I'd probably break down and cry
It is possible that I might cry from the strong emotions I feel.
Oh sweet child o' mine
She is special to me and brings about joyful feelings, just like a child.
Oh sweet love of mine
She is my love and beloved to me.
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Her hair is a comforting presence, much like a safe space for me.
Where as a child I'd hide
Just like I would hide in a safe place as a child, her hair evokes similar protective feelings for me.
And pray for the thunder and the rain
It represents the desire to be protected from the fears of childhood, like thunder and rain.
To quietly pass me by
The hope that those fears would disappear without causing any harm.
She's got eyes of the bluest skies
Her eyes are crystal clear blue, just like a clear sky.
As if they thought of rain
They seem to reflect the mood of a rainy day, with a hint of sadness and longing.
I'd hate to look into those eyes
Looking into her eyes would reveal deep emotions, possibly painful ones.
And see an ounce of pain
I don't want her to be hurting in any way.
Where do we go?
An introspective question about the future and decisions we must make.
Where do we go now?
Asking the same question again, emphasizing the feeling of uncertainty.
Where do we go now? (Sweet child o' mine)
Adding the title lyric emphasizes love and the desire to protect those close to us in the face of uncertainty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. Axl Rose Rose, Saul Hudson Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
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