November rain
GUNS N'ROSES Lyrics
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I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you
Don't you know I feel the same
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain
But lovers always come and lovers always go
An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Walking away
If we could take the time
To lay it on the line
I could rest my head
Just knowin' that you were mine
All mine
So if you want to love me
Then darlin' don't refrain
Or I'll just end up walkin'
In the cold November rain
Do you need some time on your own
Do you need some time all alone
Everybody needs some time on their own
Don't you know you need some time all alone
I know it's hard to keep an open heart
When even friends seem out to harm you
But if you could heal a broken heart
Wouldn't time be out to charm you
Sometimes I need some time on my own
Sometimes I need some time all alone
Everybody needs some time on their own
Don't you know you need some time all alone
And when your fears subside
And shadows still remain
I know that you can love me
When there's no one left to blame
So never mind the darkness
We still can find a way
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Even cold November rain
Don't ya think that you need somebody
Don't ya think that you need someone
Everybody needs somebody
You're not the only one
You're not the only one
The lyrics of GUNS N'ROSES's song November Rain convey a sense of nostalgia, longing, and the realization that love is not eternal. The song begins with the singer acknowledging a restrained love and a fleeting sense of happiness with the person they are addressing. While they both know that nothing lasts forever, it's challenging to keep the spark alive in the cold November rain. They've been through a lot of heartache and understand that lovers come and go, but they can't seem to shake their love for each other.
The second verse speaks about the singer's desire to lay everything out in the open, to put it all on the line to cement their love. They want to be assured that their love for each other is mutual and not just a one-sided affair. If the other person loves them, they should not hold back, or the singer will be forced to walk away. The bridge takes a melancholic tone as both parties need time alone to reconcile with their fears and emotions.
The last verse of the song is one of hope, as the singer believes that their love can survive and flourish once the shadows subside. They stress that even when things get tough, they can still find a way together, for nothing lasts forever, not even the cold November rain.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look into your eyes
I can see the love that you hide from me
I can see a love restrained
I know that you love me, but you don't show it
But darlin' when I hold you
When I'm with you, I feel complete
Don't you know I feel the same
I love you just as much as you love me
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Everything comes to an end eventually
And we both know hearts can change
Our feelings towards each other may change
And it's hard to hold a candle
It's difficult to keep trying to make things work
In the cold November rain
Especially when times are tough and emotions are heavy
We've been through this such a long long time
Our relationship has been tested many times over the years
Just tryin' to kill the pain
We've both tried to forget the hurt we've caused each other
But lovers always come and lovers always go
Romantic relationships are never guaranteed to last forever
An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
We're not sure who will decide to end things today
Walking away
Accepting that things are over and moving on
If we could take the time
If only we could slow down and work things out
To lay it on the line
To be completely honest with each other
I could rest my head
I'd have peace of mind
Just knowin' that you were mine
If I knew for sure that you loved me, my heart would be at ease
All mine
I want us to belong to each other completely
So if you want to love me
If you truly love me
Then darlin' don't refrain
Don't hold back, show me your love
Or I'll just end up walkin'
Or I'll have to accept that our relationship can't work
In the cold November rain
And it'll be painful to let it go, especially in difficult times
Do you need some time on your own
Do you need some space to figure things out?
Do you need some time all alone
Do you need some time away from everything and everyone?
Everybody needs some time on their own
It's important for everyone to have some alone time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings
Don't you know you need some time all alone
Don't you realize that you need some time to yourself?
I know it's hard to keep an open heart
I understand how difficult it can be to stay vulnerable in relationships
When even friends seem out to harm you
Even people who care about you can unintentionally hurt you
But if you could heal a broken heart
But if you could help me mend my heart after it's been broken
Wouldn't time be out to charm you
Wouldn't you be grateful for the time we've spent together?
Sometimes I need some time on my own
Sometimes I need to be alone with my thoughts
Sometimes I need some time all alone
Sometimes I need to be completely removed from everyone and everything
And when your fears subside
And once you feel less fearful
And shadows still remain
And even when things still seem tough
I know that you can love me
I trust that you are capable of loving me
When there's no one left to blame
When we realize we are both at fault for our problems
So never mind the darkness
Don't worry about the hard times we've been through
We still can find a way
We can still work through our struggles and find a way to be happy
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Because we know that everything comes to an end eventually
Even cold November rain
Even when things seem at their darkest and hardest
Don't ya think that you need somebody
Do you ever feel like you need someone to be there for you?
Don't ya think that you need someone
Don't you believe that everyone needs someone else in their life?
Everybody needs somebody
We all need companionship and support in our lives
You're not the only one
You're not alone in feeling this way
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, DARREN A REED, MATT SORUM, W. AXL ROSE
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