"Give me a whisper and give me a sigh / Give me a kiss before you tell me goodbye"
The late Blind Melon singer provided prominent backing vocals, adding a haunting, high-register harmony to the track.
The song centers on a where the narrator is comforting his partner. It was inspired by a real-life situation involving Axl Rose and a woman named Monique Lewis, who told him "Don't cry" after they decided to end their relationship. Structure and Key Lyrics [Verse 1]
"Talk to me softly, there's something in your eyes / Don't hang your head in sorrow and please don't cry"