This song is about Izzy and Axl's friendship, that, around 1990, had been going on for 14 years. Izzy had written this track, called Axl and Axl told him he was also writing one song called 14 Years. So, Izzy mixed his (which was finished) with some parts of Axl's and there you have it.
Now, in 2006, this could very well represent GNR's situation:
"I was the dog... they all tried to beat" - GNR was on top of the world by 1991
"But it's been
14 years of silence" - It's been 14 and a half years since GNR last released original material
"It's been
14 years of pain" - For us, GNR fans, seeing the original band break apart
"Bullshit and contemplation
Gossip's their trade
If they knew half the real truth
What would they say" - So many things have happened and only they know it. There has been so much speculation around GNR, yet none is particularly accurate
"These last 4 years of madness
Sure put me straight" - It's been 4 years since the failed 2002 tour. I hope they have really put Axl straight, cause I'm seeing GNR at Rock In Rio and I want Axl to show up
Anyway, this is Izzy on top of his game. Great lyrics, probably the best out of all GNR songs, and he sound great singing as well.
This song is about Izzy and Axl's friendship, that, around 1990, had been going on for 14 years. Izzy had written this track, called Axl and Axl told him he was also writing one song called 14 Years. So, Izzy mixed his (which was finished) with some parts of Axl's and there you have it.
Now, in 2006, this could very well represent GNR's situation:
"I was the dog... they all tried to beat" - GNR was on top of the world by 1991
"But it's been 14 years of silence" - It's been 14 and a half years since GNR last released original material
"It's been 14 years of pain" - For us, GNR fans, seeing the original band break apart
"Bullshit and contemplation Gossip's their trade If they knew half the real truth What would they say" - So many things have happened and only they know it. There has been so much speculation around GNR, yet none is particularly accurate
"These last 4 years of madness Sure put me straight" - It's been 4 years since the failed 2002 tour. I hope they have really put Axl straight, cause I'm seeing GNR at Rock In Rio and I want Axl to show up
Anyway, this is Izzy on top of his game. Great lyrics, probably the best out of all GNR songs, and he sound great singing as well.
Agreed. One of the best GNR songs.
Agreed. One of the best GNR songs.