No telling.? Axl may have written it 10 years ago.
Some artists' songs are written far, far in advance of being recorded.?
With that being the case they aren't officially "born" until they are recorded, and released.
Look how long Nirvana's "You Know You're Right" had been around before anyone heard it.? Most think the song just came out a couple years ago, because technically it did.?
To hardcore Gunners THE BLUES is about six years old now.? But to anyone else, it'll be brand new when the album finally comes out.
But, no telling how long ago it was written.? Sounds like another question for Captain A in the upcoming
"OK - LET'S TALK TO AXL ROSE:? Part III" thread.