It is unlikely that among the fans of the group Guns N’ Roses there is a person who does not know how the song Don’t Cry was written. But this composition is madly in love not only with ardent fans of Axl Rose and the company, so it will certainly be interesting for many to find out what events preceded the appearance of “Don’t Cry”.
From the outside, this story seems extremely banal and sugary sugary. I can’t even believe that she could push such a grandiose hit. But Rose, who was a direct participant in it, apparently did not think so and took it very close to his heart.
The story behind of Don’t Cry – Guns N’ Roses
Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose liked the same girl, Roxy. She preferred Izzy. On a park bench, Roxy had a touching explanation with Axl, during which Roxy burst into tears. It was then that the girl said to him: “Don’t cry”.
These words inspired Rose. The next day, she and Stradlin wrote the lyrics to Don’t cry in a matter of minutes (Axl once said it was their first song). Subsequently, two more versions of the composition were recorded, which differ significantly from the original.
Meaning of Don’t Cry – Guns N’ Roses
The group shot a spectacular video for the song Don’t Cry. It has a scene in which Stephanie Seymour (Axl’s girlfriend at the time) snatches the gun out of his hands. Something similar happened to him in real life.
He wanted to commit suicide, but he was not allowed to do so by his ex-wife Erin Everly, who took the weapon from Axl. So during the filming of the video, he had to relive those terrible moments again. Plus, they say he actually nearly drowned in the pool scene.
There are also many other curious little things in the clip that appeared in the video not by chance. For example, Dizzy Reed’s T-shirt has the inscription Where’s Izzy, implying Izzy Stradlin, who recently left the group. The Fender Telecaster guitar, standing alone near the amplifier, also reminds of him.
Interesting Facts
- The video for the song does not feature a real gun, but a lighter.
- Don’t cry featured Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon. Axl met him in Los Angeles, and they found out that they grew up in nearby cities in Indiana.
- The songs Don’t cry, Estranged and November Rain form the so-called Illusions Trilogy, inspired by the short story “Without You” by Del James.
Lyrics of Don’t Cry by Guns N’ Roses
Talk to me softly
There is something in your eyes
Don’t hang your head in sorrow
And please don’t cry
I know how you feel inside I’ve
I’ve been there before
Somethin’ is changin’ inside you
And don’t you know
Don’t you cry tonight
I still love you baby
Don’t you cry tonight
Don’t you cry tonight
There’s a heaven above you baby
And don’t you cry tonight
Give me a whisper
And give me a sign
Give me a kiss before you
tell me goodbye
Don’t you take it so hard now
And please don’t take it so bad
I’ll still be thinking of you
And the times we had…baby
And don’t you cry tonight
Don’t you cry tonight
Don’t you cry tonight
There’s a heaven above you baby
And don’t you cry tonight
And please remember that I never lied
And please remember
how I felt inside now honey
You gotta make it your own way
But you’ll be alright now sugar
You’ll feel better tomorrow
Come the morning light now baby
And don’t you cry tonight
And don’t you cry tonight
And don’t you cry tonight
There’s a heaven above you baby
And don’t you cry
Don’t you ever cry
Don’t you cry tonight
Baby maybe someday
Don’t you cry
Don’t you ever cry
Don’t you cry
Tonight
Don’t cry Lyrics by Guns N’ Roses Alternate
Talk to me tenderly
There’s something in your eyes
Don’t bow your head sadly
And please don’t cry
I know what you feel. I,
I went through it myself
Something is changing inside of you
Do not you know
Don’t cry today
I still love you baby
Don’t cry today
Don’t cry today
Heaven above you, baby
And don’t you cry
Hint me
And give me a sign
kiss me before
You forgive me
Don’t take it so personally
And please don’t be so upset
I will still think of you
And about the time I spent with you baby
Don’t cry today
I still love you baby
Don’t cry today
Don’t cry today
Heaven above you, baby
And don’t you cry
And please remember I never lied
And please remember
How do I feel now baby
You gotta live your way
But you’ll be all right, honey
Tomorrow will be easier for you
The dawn is near, baby
And don’t you cry today
And don’t you cry today
And don’t you cry today
Heaven above you, baby
And don’t you cry
Never cry
Don’t cry today
Baby maybe someday
Do not Cry
Never cry
Do not Cry
Today
