Slash left Guns’n’Roses in 1996 as the band were on their uppers after poorly received covers album ‘The Spaghetti Incident‘. Trying to put a scare into the young runaways, the man yelled at them, “You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby you’re gonna die!” Why did Guns and Roses break up? Why did Guns N Roses write Welcome to the jungle? Rose claimed inspiration for the lyrics came from an encounter he and a friend had with a homeless man while they were coming out of a bus into New York. When asked about the tattoo, the “Dedication to My Ex” singer said that the image in meant to signify that he is a “walking contrast.” So far, it’s unclear whether or not the ink is intended to be a tribute to the band Guns N’ Roses. R&B singer reveals new ink on ‘106 & Park’ Los Angeles is a place that many people migrate to in search of stardom and fortune.Īlso, What does guns and roses tattoo mean? More specifically, the city it is considered to be referring to is Los Angeles, California. What is Welcome to the Jungle meaning? Basically Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle” draws a parallel between the “jungle” – a harsh, lawless environment – and city life.