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The lyrics you’ve provided seem to be from a song, and they express a mix of regret, pain, and defiance and a desire for understanding and respect in love By Guns N’ Roses.
[Verse: Axl Rose]
Daddy, don’t
I swear I won’t
I’ll be good from now on
And I’m awful sorry
Daddy, don’t
The hell I won’t
I won’t be good anymore
And you’ll all be sorry
[Explanation of Verse]
The singer addresses someone as “Daddy,” possibly a parental figure, pleading not to be punished. They promise to behave better in the future but quickly retract that promise, stating that they won’t be good anymore and others will regret it.
[Refrain: Axl Rose]
Can anybody tell me why the pain
It just won’t stop?
Can anybody help me?
This pain, it just won’t stop
[Explanation of Refrain]
The singer expresses intense emotional pain that seems insurmountable. They ask if anyone can explain why the pain won’t stop and if anyone can help them. This could suggest a deep sense of internal struggle or external difficulty.
[Chorus: Axl Rose]
My only regret
Is that I never took the time to forget
All those unspoken feelings
That were never spared
At those who understand
That love deserves respect
And not disordered meaning
[Explanation of Chorus]
The singer reflects on their only regret, which is not taking the time to forget unspoken feelings. They emphasize the significance of respect in love and express a sense of desire for understanding.
[Verse: Axl Rose]
Daddy, don’t
I swear I won’t
I’ll be good from now on
And I’m awful sorry
Daddy, don’t
The hell I won’t
I won’t be good anymore
And you’ll all be sorry
[Explanation of Verse]
The plea to “Daddy” is repeated, with the singer again promising to be good but then stating that they won’t be good anymore, and others will regret it. This implies a intricate and turbulent connection with a figure of authority, possibly a parental or maternal figure.
[Refrain: Axl Rose]
Can anybody tell me why the pain
It just won’t stop?
Can anybody help me?
This pain, it just won’t stop
[Explanation of Refrain]
The repetition of the refrain underscores the persistent and unyielding nature of the emotional pain the singer is experiencing.
[Chorus: Axl Rose]
My only regret
Is that I never took the time to forget
All those unspoken feelings
That were never spared
At those who understand
That love deserves respect
And not disordered meaning
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the regret over unspoken feelings and the desire for respect in love.
[Bridge: Axl Rose]
Don’t know what to tell you now
It’s never really what they tell you, now
You oughta know what they tell you now
And not really what they tell you now
Don’t know what to tell you now
It ain’t really what they tell you, now
Don’t go where they tell you, now
It ain’t really what they tell you, now
[Explanation of Bridge]
The bridge introduces a sense of confusion and uncertainty. The songster seems doubtful about what to say or believe, emphasizing the difference between what’s told and the reality of the situation. There’s a cautionary message about not going where they are told, suggesting a need for independence or skepticism.
[Chorus: Axl Rose]
My only regret
Is that I never took the time to forget
All those unspoken feelings
That were never spared
At those who understand
That love deserves respect
And not disordered meaning
[Explanation of Chorus]
The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the regret and desire for respect in love.
[Outro: Axl Rose]
Is that I never took the time to forget
[Explanation of Outro]
The singer ends by reiterating their regret for not taking the time to forget, leaving the song on a note of lingering remorse.
