IndiannaRose Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Izzy Stradlin wrote all of the lyrics to Patience and most of Don't Cry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestilence Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Izzy Stradlin wrote all of the lyrics to Patience and most of Don't Cry...but he did write the alt. lyrics...which were much more....what's the word?....mature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 If you've broken up with a girl that you literally adored, you'll 'get' this song. Something similar happened to me, however I dunno This I Love just hasn't "clicked" with me yet musically.For a song with those kind of heartbreaking emotions my go to song is always Black by Pearl Jam, man that is a powerful tune! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught in a Coma Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Izzy Stradlin wrote all of the lyrics to Patience and most of Don't Cry...but he did write the alt. lyrics...which were much more....what's the word?....mature?Axl's lyrics are far from mature lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Izzy Stradlin wrote all of the lyrics to Patience and most of Don't Cry...Izzy wrote some of Don't Cry. Him and Axl wrote it together after Axl got dumped by a girl that Izzy was dating beforehand. The girl told Axl "don't cry" after he started tearing up a bit. Atleast that's what Axl said in the making the fuc*kin videos thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 If you've broken up with a girl that you literally adored, you'll 'get' this song.Something similar happened to me, however I dunno This I Love just hasn't "clicked" with me yet musically.Sorry to hear, man. I was in your position not too long ago, shoot me a PM if you're finding it tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersillyspacemonkey Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Worst GNR song ever. So gay. Ashamed to have it on my ipod. Skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSoftie Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 So gay.I'm pretty sure you've misunderstood the meaning of that word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersillyspacemonkey Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 So gay.I'm pretty sure you've misunderstood the meaning of that word.Your sexual preference? I'm pretty sure it's well understood.Gayest GNR song EVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyrobot Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I don't like this song either... Yeah, I too find it cheesy and depressing as hell.... Vocals are annoying. You can play this tune at the very same moment you decide to pull the trigger.Was it written for Stephanie Seymour??what a waste of music...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The lyrics aren't as intense as Locomotive, Coma or Estranged but, as ever, the delivery really fucking hits you hard if you appreciate what Axl's delving into, it ought to be cheesy and cheap when you look at the components from the outside but it's stunning when you digest the ingredients as they are brewed in the cosmic cauldron of jaded lover syndrome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Star Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) TBH, TIL is of the few GNR songs that I never really liked, since the first time I listened to it... through a phone call, cause I didn't had internet that day. Edited May 4, 2014 by Shooting Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsfanoldie Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The lyrics aren't as intense as Locomotive, Coma or Estranged but, as ever, the delivery really fucking hits you hard if you appreciate what Axl's delving into, it ought to be cheesy and cheap when you look at the components from the outside but it's stunning when you digest the ingredients as they are brewed in the cosmic cauldron of jaded lover syndrome."SO IF SHE'S SOMEWHERE NEAR ME, I HOPE TO GOD SHE HEARS ME...!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 It's just a great ballad period. Cheesy lyrics? Seriously? Just take the time to compare them with the likes of Patience and Don't Cry….Patience"Shed a tear 'cause I'm missin' youI'm still alright to smileGirl, I think about you every day now"Don't Cry"Give me a whisperAnd give me a sighGive me a kiss before youtell me goodbye" There's nothing cheesy about those Patience lyrics. As for Don't Cry, it's definitely cliche, but I don't know if I'd call it cheesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I see This I Love as the Nov Rain of CD. I wouldn't openly admit to liking either but secretly enjoy both.Better and This I Love is a good combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I think the lyrics are pretty awful, but the vocal melody and the music is pretty awesome, Robin's solo is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The lyrics aren't as intense as Locomotive, Coma or Estranged but, as ever, the delivery really fucking hits you hard if you appreciate what Axl's delving into, it ought to be cheesy and cheap when you look at the components from the outside but it's stunning when you digest the ingredients as they are brewed in the cosmic cauldron of jaded lover syndrome."SO IF SHE'S SOMEWHERE NEAR ME, I HOPE TO GOD SHE HEARS ME...!"'It's hard to hold a candle in the cold november rain' / 'don't you cry tonight' / 'they're out ta get me, I'm fuckin innocent' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I don't really scream the lyrics of This I Love holding my dick with tears streaming down my face, but it does have some kind of authentic classic rock vibe that if it's going on in the background, you think this is definitely Axl Rose bringing it. I can't think of anyone pulling off such an overwrought emotional plea, just putting it out there and pulling it off. The song has an identity of it's own, it's kind of like pain & release. the verse are the pain and solo is the release from it, the solo seems to play off the verse really well. I think Axl is pretty convincing on that song. You need the vocals, lyrics and persona to pull it off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 If you've broken up with a girl that you literally adored, you'll 'get' this song.Something similar happened to me, however I dunno This I Love just hasn't "clicked" with me yet musically.Sorry to hear, man. I was in your position not too long ago, shoot me a PM if you're finding it tough.I appreciate that man thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I don't really scream the lyrics of This I Love holding my dick with tears streaming down my face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsession Of Vanity Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 If you've broken up with a girl that you literally adored, you'll 'get' this song. Pretty much this. I've loved this song since the day I heard it, but I just recently got dropped by a girl I was with for 5 years. The song tends to take new meaning after that.Holy cow, sorry to hear thatThanks man. I've survived thus far but it's never fun. Music can help you through rough times, you know?And liquor. Lots of liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatashame Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 all the "scroll down thru" opinions apart, I'd like to share a factnot all of you know,even tho the song wasn't a single, it reached number ONE on the Polish mainstream radio, and stayed put there for 3-4 weeks in early 2009p.s. Poland is the european country between Germany and Russia. Ever heard of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broskirose Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Yeah, people seem to really respond to this song. I remember I was playing CD in the car many years back after it first came out and TIL came on. My friend was curious as to what song it was. At the Izod Center show a women next to me who was drunk as fuck asked me the name of the song when they played it. She also fell down the stairs later. A couple years back the poster White Raven listened to the song (she never listened to CD) and she was obsessed with it for a little while. Personally I really dislike some things about the way the song was recorded - particularly the vocals during the chorus. But I think it's a good song to show people who want to get into "NuGNR". Musically, it sounds like something that could come from the UYI's. Edited May 4, 2014 by Broskirose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Btw, I think Robin really proved with his This I Love solo that he can hold a melody for a long period of time and construct a solo much like Slash used to do in Guns where it's very melodic with a very clear direction all while doing those bluesy bends and making it fit the song as a whole.I don't like Axl's chorus melody, but other then that, I relate to it musically and lyrically. Edited May 5, 2014 by Rovim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 At the Izod Center show a women next to me who was drunk as fuck asked me the name of the song when they played it. She also fell down the stairs later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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