‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ is the classic Bob Dylan song which has been covered and recorded by a plethora of artists, including Guns N’ Roses, who released it as a single in 1992 (O’Shea 134). Over the years, many artists cover songs to make them their own distinct sound. Some make the song more famous than the original version, while others do not do such a good job. Dissimilar versions of the same song can mean different things to other people. It all depends on the person listening to the song to interpret the meaning of ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door. It could be a soldier wounded in battle, an addict overdosing, or any other event that could lead to possible death. Originally Bob Dylan covered this song for the movie “Pat Garrett & Billy
