14 Years
14 Years

Guns N’ Roses - 14 Years Lyrics

Rock
Sep 17, 1991
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14 Years Music Video

14 Years Lyrics

I try and feel the sunshine
You bring the rain
You try and hold me down
With your complaints
You cry and moan and complain
You whine an tear
Up to my neck in sorrow
The touch you bring
You just don't step inside to 14 years
So hard to keep my own head, that's what I say
You know, I've been the beggar
I've played the thief
I was the dog, they all tried to beat

But it's been
Fourteen years of silence
It's been
Fourteen years of pain
It's been
Fourteen years that are gone forever
And I'll never have again

Your stupid girlfriends tell you
That I'm to blame
Well - they're all used-up has-beens
Out of the game
This time I'll have the last word
You hear what I say
I tried to see it your way
It won't work today
You don't just step inside to 14 years
So hard to keep my own head, that's what I say
You know, I've been the dealer hangin' on your street
I was the dog, they all tried to beat

But it's been
Fourteen years of silence
It's been
Fourteen years of pain
It's been
Fourteen years that are gone forever
And I'll never have again

Bullshit and contemplation
Gossip's their trade
If they knew half the real truth
What would they say
Well I'm past the point of concern
It's time to play
These last four years of madness
Sure put me straight
You don't get back fourteen years
In just one day
So hard to keep my own head
Just go away
You know...just like a hooker she said
Nothin's for free
Oh I tried to see it your way
I tried to see it your way

Writer(s): W. AXL ROSE, SAUL HUDSON, DUFF ROSE MCKAGAN, IZZY STRADLIN, DARREN A. REED, MATT SORUM
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the main vocalists on the song '14 Years'?

    '14 Years' is sung primarily by Izzy Stradlin, with Axl Rose singing the chorus. This combination of vocals adds a distinctive dynamic to the song.

  2. When was the song '14 Years' released?

    '14 Years' was released in 1991 on Guns N' Roses' album 'Use Your Illusion II'.

  3. How often was '14 Years' performed live by Guns N' Roses?

    '14 Years' was only performed live when Izzy Stradlin was still in the band. It made an appearance in the set list during a few live concerts in 2012 featuring Stradlin.

  4. What is notable about the collaboration in writing '14 Years'?

    When Izzy Stradlin presented the song to Axl Rose, Axl was also working on a song called '14 Years'. They combined parts of both versions to create the final song.

  5. Did the lyrics of '14 Years' change from the demo to the final version?

    Yes, an earlier demo had different lyrics. The first verse and chorus were slightly modified for the final version, while the second and third verses underwent a complete makeover. Parts of the demo's second verse were used in the third verse of the final version.

  6. Who wrote the lyrics for '14 Years'?

    The lyrics for '14 Years' were written by members of Guns N' Roses, including W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Darren A. Reed, and Matt Sorum.

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