Sweet Child O' Mine
Jizzy Pearl & Tracii Guns 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
Woah, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Woah, 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
Woah, woah
Sweet child o' mine
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
Woah, yeah
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine
Woah, 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
Where do we go
Where do we go
Where do we go now
Where do we go
Where do we go now
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
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
Oh, where do we go now
Now now now, now now now, now
Sweet child
Sweet child of mine
In Jizzy Pearl's version of "Sweet Child o' Mine," he reflects on his memories of childhood and their significance in his life, specifically the memories of a person who reminds him of those days. The singer describes how the person's smile brings back memories of freshly-bloomed flowers under a bright blue sky, reminding him of the beauty and innocence of childhood. Though they are in the present and not in his childhood memories, the person's presence takes him to a place he remembers as special. He also acknowledges the kind of bond he has with this special person, as indicated by how he doesn't want to look into her eyes to avoid seeing any pain. He describes her hair as a warm and safe place, where he would hide during thunderstorms and pray for them to pass quickly. The song ends with the singer pondering where their lives are going and where they should go from there.
Line by Line Meaning
He's got a smile that it seems to me
His smile looks familiar, reminds me of someone or something
Reminds me of childhood memories
Brings to mind happy moments from childhood
Where everything was as fresh
The things around were new, innocent and pure
As the bright blue sky
Just like how the sky looked fresh and pure
Now and then when I see her face
Occasionally, when I catch a glimpse of her
She takes me away to that special place
Her presence transports me to a happy and safe environment
And if I'd stare too long
If I keep looking at her for too long
I'd probably break down and cry
I might become emotional and start crying uncontrollably
Woah, oh, oh
An exclamation signifying strong feelings
Sweet child o' mine
The person referred to is very dear to the artist
She's got eyes of the bluest skies
Her eyes are a bright and clear shade of blue
As if they thought of rain
The blue of her eyes looks like the sky before a rainstorm
I'd hate to look into those eyes
I would not want to confront any sadness or pain reflected in her eyes
And see an ounce of pain
To witness even a bit of suffering or discomfort reflected in her eyes would be terrible
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Her hair looks comforting and secure, like a place where one would feel safe
Where as a child I'd hide
In childhood, the artist would seek refuge in a similar comforting place
And pray for the thunder and the rain
During thunderstorms or other scary moments, the artist would pray
To quietly pass me by
Hoping that the storm or trouble would go away without harm or damage
Woah, woah
Another exclamation of strong feelings
Sweet child o' mine
Reiteration of the person's importance to the artist
Woah, oh, oh, oh
More expression of excitement or feeling
Sweet love of mine
The artist feels a deep affection or love for the person
Where do we go
Questions about the future, often linked with a feeling of uncertainty
Where do we go now
The same question, but with an added sense of urgency
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Repetitive vocalization, often conveying a sense of tension or anticipation
Now now now, now now now, now
Repeated use of the word 'now' increases the urgency and excitement
Oh, where do we go now
A more emotional, pleading use of the question
Sweet child
Affectionate reference to the person the song is about
Sweet child of mine
Full phrase, emphasizing the importance and loved status of the person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
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