Guns N' Roses is a famous rock band from the 1980s and 1990s. They are known for their energetic music, hard-hitting lyrics, and iconic fashion style. Some of their most popular songs include "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle."
1) I love classical music. It has left a major mark on my playing.
Classical music is something I really enjoy. It has had a big influence on my own musical style and abilities.
2) There was a much more self-destructive nature in ‘Appetite.’ It was a going-for-it-at-all-cost thing that worked then.
The album "Appetite" had a lot of self-destructive energy. The musicians were willing to take big risks and do whatever it took to succeed. This approach was successful at the time, but it had its downsides.
3) We are made up of two contrasting ideals: Love And Fear. Pick One and Live.
As people, we have two main emotions: love and fear. You can choose to live your life with love in your heart, or you can let fear control you. It's up to you to decide which one you want to focus on.
4) I just play, just you know, If I just sit down with the guitar and just do whatever for, you know, half an hour or an hour whatever. That’s pretty much, what should do me.
Playing the guitar is a relaxing activity for me. I can just sit down and play for a while without any specific plan or goal, and that makes me feel good. A half-hour or hour of playing is usually enough to make me happy.
5) If I hadn’t had Freddie Mercury’s lyrics to hold on to as a kid I don’t know where I would be. It taught me about all forms of music… it would open my mind. I never really had a bigger teacher in my whole life.
Freddie Mercury's lyrics helped me as a kid and taught me about different types of music. They opened my mind to new things, and I wouldn't be where I am today without them. He was the biggest teacher I ever had.
6) Rock' n’ roll was a bad and evil thing. l, remember once I was singing a Barry Manilow song, “Mandy,” In the back seat of the car. It came on the radio, and I kind of sang with it, and I got smacked In the mouth because that song was “evil.”
Some people used to think rock 'n' roll music was bad and evil. The person telling the story once got in trouble for singing a different kind of song, and was hit for it. This shows how strict some people's beliefs about music used to be.
7) I don’t think there’s anything better than hearing your favorite band live.
There's nothing quite like going to a concert and hearing your favorite band perform live. The energy, the excitement, and the thrill of the music can be an unforgettable experience that you'll always remember.
8) I don’t even know my own phone number.
I don't know my own phone number.
9) Guitar is the best form of self-expression I know. Everything else, and I’m just sort of tripping around, trying to figure my way through life.
Playing the guitar is the best way to express myself. Without it, I feel lost and unsure about life. It helps me navigate through everything else and find my way.
10) Guitars are like women. You’ll never get them totally right.
Comparing guitars to women means that both can be complex and challenging to understand completely. It implies that just like with women, there will always be something new to discover and learn about guitars, and it's part of their charm.
11) I don't believe in having regrets.
I don't think it's helpful to feel bad about things we've done in the past. Instead, we should focus on learning from our experiences and using that knowledge to make better choices in the future.
12) I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.
The way we scream can be the same, whether we're in real danger or just startled. This can be funny or surprising, but it shows that our instincts and reactions can sometimes be very similar.
13) One time we played a concert in Antwerp, Belgium. At least I thought it was Antwerp, Belgium. Turns out it was a Stop ‘n Shop in Wisconsin somewhere, but it was fun man.
There was a funny mix-up when we played a concert in what I thought was Antwerp, Belgium, but it turned out to be a Stop 'n Shop in Wisconsin! Despite the mistake, we still had a good time.
14) People want you to produce records. They don’t care what it takes to make it. When a band is out doing concerts, the fans don’t want to know about equipment difficulties. They want their hour-and-a-half release, and that’s it.
When musicians make records, people only care about the end result, not the difficulties they face. Fans just want to enjoy the music during concerts, without worrying about the technical stuff that went into making it.
15) I’m late to everything. I’ve always wanted to have it written in my will that when I die, the coffin shows up a half hour late and says on the side, like in gold, ‘Sorry I’m Late’.
This person is always late and finds it funny. They even want their coffin to be late to their own funeral, with a message on it saying "Sorry I'm Late" in gold letters.
16) If it had been any different, if I had been born just one minute later, or been in the wrong place at the right time or vice versa, the life that I’ve lived and come to love would not exist. And that is a situation that I would not want to consider in the slightest.
Small things can have a big impact on our lives. If even one thing had happened differently, our lives could be completely different. It's hard to imagine living a different life than the one we love.
17) I always loved rock guitar. I just never put it together that that’s what I’d end up doing.
I always enjoyed listening to rock guitar, but I never thought I would become a rock guitarist myself.
18) As for Guns N’ Roses, I don’t think there’s ever a chance of a reunion.
The band Guns N' Roses is unlikely to ever reunite.
19) Rock' n’ roll is about attitude and rebellion. It’s supposed to be fun and spontaneous.
Rock 'n' roll is all about having a certain attitude and going against the norm. It's meant to be enjoyable and free-spirited, with no set plan.
20) I sing in five or six different voices that are all part of me. It's not contrived.
When I sing, I use different voices that come naturally to me. It's not something I'm faking or forcing. These voices are all part of who I am and how I express myself through music.
21) I mean, the thing about Guns N’ Roses was that it wasn’t trying to attach itself to the ’80s, or anything that had to do with the ’80s. It’s just who we were at that time. We were doing what we wanted to do. That had really nothing to do with anything around us, except for the simple fact that we were rebelling against that stuff.
Guns N' Roses wasn't trying to fit in with the 80s - they were just being themselves. They did what they wanted, and it didn't have anything to do with what was popular at the time. They were rebelling against the mainstream.
22) I like to be real private; you don’t always want everyone around you – even when they like you.
Sometimes we want to be alone and have our own space, even if other people like us. It's okay to value privacy and not always want others around us.
23) At times I enjoy writing and at other times I just hate it because it’s definitely having to go back and experience some pain and express what you really feel.
Sometimes writing can be fun, but other times it's hard because you have to dig deep and write about things that might be painful. It can be difficult to express your true feelings, but it can also be very rewarding.
24) In general I usually don’t really go by or live my life by a clock and outside of touring I don’t really ask anyone else to. It’s not out of lack of respect for anyone or intentional.
Usually, the person doesn't follow a strict schedule in life, except when they are touring. They don't expect others to follow a schedule either. It's not because they disrespect anyone, it's just their personal preference.
25) Originally, I wanted to call the band ‘Guns ‘n Robots.’ I still believe that if we had just called ourselves ‘Guns ‘and Robots’ we’d still be together.
The speaker wanted to name their band "Guns 'n Robots," but they didn't. They think if they had gone with that name, the band might still be together.
26) Directing is like I once asked Axl why he left the ‘E’ off his name. He started crying and said he thought he’d spelled it right. guitar playing. That’s a unique mindset and talent, unto itself. I like the idea of putting everything together to make a great movie.
Directing is like playing guitar. It's a special talent that involves putting everything together to create a great movie. Just like when Axl left off the 'E' in his name, it takes attention to detail and a unique mindset to be a good director.
27) Restlessness is a fickle catalyst; it can drive you to achieve or it can coax your demise, and sometimes the choice isn’t yours
Restlessness can be good or bad. It might motivate you to do great things, or it might make things worse. Sometimes you don't get to choose which way it goes.
28) Sometimes your friends are your lovers or have been at one time.
Sometimes the people we love as friends can also be our romantic partners or have been in the past. Friendships can turn into something more, and that's okay.
29) We take it for granted we know the whole story – We judge a book by its cover and read what we want between selected lines.
Sometimes, we think we know everything about a situation or a person just by what we see on the surface. But in reality, there may be more to the story that we're missing. It's important to keep an open mind and look beyond our initial impressions.
30) I once asked Axl why he left the ‘E’ off his name. He started crying and said he thought he’d spelled it right.
This quote is a humorous anecdote about the Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose. It suggests that Axl may not have realized he misspelled his name by leaving off the "e," and when confronted about it, he became emotional.
31) I’d just like to say that I have a personal disgust for small dogs, like poodles. I have some serious physical problems with them. Everything about them means I must kill them. I must.
This statement is cruel and unacceptable. It's not okay to express a desire to harm animals in any way, and it's important to treat all living beings with kindness and respect.
32) If you were a kid and you wanted to come out and make a statement now, you’d have to really dig deep to find something that no one has exposed already.
In today's world, it can be difficult for young people to make a unique and impactful statement because so much information is already readily available. They may need to work harder to find an original way to express themselves.
33) Whenever society gets too stifling and the rules too complex, there’s some sort of musical explosion.
When society becomes too strict and the rules too complicated, music often becomes a way for people to express themselves and rebel against the status quo. It can lead to a musical revolution or explosion that changes the culture.
34) Being a rockstar is the intersection of who you are and who you want to be.
Being a rockstar means finding the place where your true self and your aspirations meet. It's a combination of embracing your identity and striving to achieve your dreams.
35) I try to be respectful about getting an honor or recognition, but I don’t really know what Rock Hall actually is. In my experience with the people who run it, I don’t see it having to do with anything other than them making money.
In simple terms, the speaker is saying that they don't know much about the Rock Hall (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) and that they are suspicious of the motives of the people who run it. They believe that the organization is more focused on making money than recognizing and honoring deserving musicians.
36) Freddie Mercury and Elton John are, like, two of the biggest Influences in my whole life. And probably always will be.” “Be bitter, stay angry, and blame everyone!
The first sentence describes how the famous musicians Freddie Mercury and Elton John have had a significant impact on the speaker's life.
The second sentence seems to be a sarcastic statement urging the reader to hold onto negative emotions and not take responsibility for their own actions.
37) I wrote the vocals last because I wanted to invent the music first and push the music to the level that I had to compete against it.
This quote means that the speaker writes the music before the lyrics because they want the music to be so good that the lyrics have to be just as good to match it. They want the music to be the focus and the lyrics to complement it.
38) A day doesn’t go by where I don’t get surprised by something.
Every day, there's something that happens that catches this person off guard or makes them feel amazed. They are frequently surprised by things that happen around them, making life more interesting and exciting.
39) We have a saying in Guns N Roses: When somebody's gonna get yelled at, they're gonna get the corn.
This saying means that when someone is in trouble or about to get scolded, they will receive the "corn." It's a humorous way of referring to a punishment or reprimand in the Guns N' Roses community.
40) It’s not so much about how good a player you are, it's how cool you are.
Being cool is often more important than being skilled when it comes to being a successful player. This means that having a good attitude, being confident, and having style can go a long way in sports and other competitive activities.
41) I got the name Slash because I used to work in a grocery store and I was in charge of reducing prices for really big sales.
The rock musician, Slash, got his name from his job at a grocery store where he would reduce prices with a "slash" mark for big sales.
42) I do all my interviews on the toilet.
This statement means that the person being referred to conducts their interviews while sitting on the toilet. It may sound strange or unprofessional to some people, but everyone has their own unique way of doing things.
43) I feel I have a responsibility to myself, a responsibility to explain where we’re coming from. Because a song or the performance of a song is a lot like a work of art.
When an artist creates a song or performs it, it's like creating a work of art. And just like any art, it carries a message. The artist feels a responsibility to explain where the message comes from and what it means.
44) Fear is where there is no love. Love is where there is no fear.
These two sentences describe the relationship between love and fear. When we experience love, we are not afraid. And when we experience fear, it's usually because we are lacking love in some way. The absence of love creates a space for fear to exist.
45) Notes and chords have become my second language and, more often than not, that vocabulary expresses what I feel when language fails me.
Sometimes words aren't enough to express our feelings. For musicians and songwriters, notes and chords have become a way to communicate and connect with others. Music has become a second language, helping them convey emotions and thoughts that might be difficult to express in words.
46) Let sleeping dogs lie or lying dogs sleep or whatever. Time to move on. People get divorced. Life doesn’t owe you your own personal happy ending, especially at another’s, or in this case several others’, expense.
Sometimes it's better to leave things as they are and not stir up trouble, like letting a sleeping dog lie. In this case, the author is saying that people should accept that divorce happens and not expect a perfect happy ending at the expense of others.
47) I’m not God but if I were God, ¾ of you would be girls, and the rest would be pizza and beer.
This quote is a humorous way of saying that if the speaker were in charge of the world, they would want most people to be girls, and the remaining population to be made up of their favorite things: pizza and beer. It's not meant to be taken seriously, but rather as a lighthearted expression of personal preference.
48) I had no aspirations to be a musician, but I picked up a guitar for two seconds and haven’t put it down since.
At first, the person didn't think about being a musician. But when they briefly picked up a guitar, they fell in love with it and have been playing it ever since, without stopping.
49) I’ve been on the road for so long that it’s a part of my being. Even after all these years, I love playing. I love recording. I love writing. I love rehearsing. I love touring. I love all that stuff.
Being on the road has become an essential part of who this person is. Despite many years of playing, recording, writing, rehearsing, and touring, they still enjoy it all and have a deep passion for their craft.
50) I’m late to everything. I’ve always wanted to have it written in my will that when I die, the coffin shows up a half hour late and says on the side, like in gold, ‘Sorry I’m Late’.” “I’m not ridiculously wealthy, but I don’t squander money either.
The speaker has a habit of being late and wishes to have their coffin arrive late to their funeral with the words "Sorry I'm Late" inscribed on it. They also mention that they are not very rich, but they don't waste money either.
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