: The song was actually co-written by Axl and Izzy Stradlin in 1985 about a girl they were both attracted to named Roxy. She chose Izzy, and when she told a crying Axl "Don't cry," the phrase inspired the song. Key Visuals and Trivia What Happened When Guns N' Roses Filmed Don't Cry.
: The scene featuring a violent struggle over a handgun between Axl and then-girlfriend Stephanie Seymour is a recreation of a real event from Axl's marriage to Erin Everly. Guns n Roses - Don't Cry HD
: The video includes a shot of Axl’s grave with the date 1990 , which Axl described as a "suicidal year" for him mentally. : The song was actually co-written by Axl