November Rain
GUNS NґROSES Lyrics

When I look into your eyes
The singer is expressing their observation of the person they love.

I can see a love restrained
The singer recognizes that the love of this person is constrained in some way.

But darlin' when I hold you
The singer feels the same as the person they love, despite their love being restrained.

Don't you know I feel the same
The artist is expressing that their feelings match those of the person they love.

'Cause nothin' lasts forever
The artist acknowledges the impermanence of all things.

And we both know hearts can change
The singer recognizes that even love can change over time.

And it's hard to hold a candle
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the difficultly of maintaining love in difficult circumstances.

In the cold November rain
The artist is referencing a specific time, November, to depict a bleak and cold environment.

We've been through this such a long long time
The artist reflects on how long they have been in a difficult situation.

Just tryin' to kill the pain
The artist is trying to overcome the difficulties they face by simply trying to alleviate their pain.

But lovers always come and lovers always go
The singer is stating a universal truth: that relationships often do not last forever.

An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
The artist is acknowledging the ambiguity that often accompanies the end of a relationship.

Walking away
The singer is emphasizing the action of leaving or ending a relationship.

If we could take the time
The singer wishes they could take the time to fully express their feelings.

To lay it on the line
The singer wants to be honest and open with the person they love.

I could rest my head
The artist would feel at peace if they could express their feelings to the person they love.

Just knowin' that you were mine
The artist desires to have the person they love as their own.

All mine
The singer emphasizes their desire to be with the person they love.

So if you want to love me
The singer is inviting the person they love to love them.

Then darlin' don't refrain
The artist is expressing their desire for the person they love to fully embrace their love.

Or I'll just end up walkin'
The artist is warning that they will leave if their love is not reciprocated.

In the cold November rain
The artist again references a specific time to depict a bleak and cold environment.

Do you need some time on your own
The singer is asking if the person they love needs time to themselves.

Do you need some time all alone
The artist repeats their question, emphasizing the importance of taking time for oneself.

Everybody needs some time on their own
The singer is speaking generally, recognizing that everyone needs time for themselves.

Don't you know you need some time all alone
The singer repeats their statement, emphasizing the importance of taking time for oneself.

I know it's hard to keep an open heart
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of keeping one's heart open with so much distrust in the world.

When even friends seem out to harm you
The artist further emphasizes the difficulty of keeping one's heart open to love.

But if you could heal a broken heart
The artist poses a hypothetical question, asking if the person they love could heal their broken heart.

Wouldn't time be out to charm you
The singer suggests that if their heart were healed, they might once again be charmed by time.

Sometimes I need some time on my own
The singer is expressing that they too need time alone.

Sometimes I need some time all alone
The artist repeats their statement, emphasizing the importance of taking time for oneself.

Everybody needs some time on their own
The artist is speaking generally, recognizing that everyone needs time for themselves.

Don't you know you need some time all alone
The artist repeats their statement, emphasizing the importance of taking time for oneself.

And when your fears subside
The singer is suggesting that once one's fears diminish, love can emerge.

And shadows still remain
Despite the artist's optimism, they acknowledge that obstacles may still remain.

I know that you can love me
The singer expresses their confidence that the person they love can return their love.

When there's no one left to blame
The singer suggests that when there is no one to hold responsible, love can flourish.

So never mind the darkness
The singer advises the person they love to look past difficult times.

We still can find a way
The artist is optimistic that they can overcome obstacles and find a way forward.

'Cause nothin' lasts forever
The artist reiterates the idea that all things are impermanent.

Even cold November rain
The singer references the previous line, emphasizing that the difficult circumstances they face will eventually pass.

Don't ya think that you need somebody
The singer is asking if the person they love needs someone.

Don't ya think that you need someone
The artist repeats their question, emphasizing the importance of human connection and love.

Everybody needs somebody
The artist is speaking generally, recognizing that everyone needs someone to love and be loved by.

You're not the only one
The artist is assuring the person they love that they are not alone in their need for love and connection.