November rain
Guns N´ Roses Lyrics

When I look into your eyes
Seeing past the outward appearances to know the true feeling that is being restrained.

I can see a love restrained
The visible restraint of the love that the person is expressing through their emotions.

But darlin' when I hold you
The expression of affection when the person is being held.

Don't you know I feel the same
Reciprocal feelings being expressed to the other person.

'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Acknowledging that everything in life is temporary and subject to change.

And we both know hearts can change
Acknowledging the potential for changes in heart over time.

And it's hard to hold a candle
A struggle to keep the flame alive when faced with difficulties and challenges.

In the cold November rain
The metaphorical weather represents a difficult and trying time.

We've been through this such a long long time
The characters have experienced difficult times for a prolonged period.

Just tryin' to kill the pain
Coping with pain and heartbreak through their experiences.

But lovers always come and lovers always go
A recognition that relationships can be transient and that people come and go.

An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Uncertainty about who will be leaving the relationship in the present day.

Walking away
The person is leaving the relationship.

If we could take the time
An expression of regret that the time spent in the relationship was not enough.

To lay it on the line
To speak truthfully and honestly about their feelings.

I could rest my head
A feeling of comfort and security in the relationship.

Just knowin' that you were mine
The sense of possessiveness and ownership of the other person.

All mine
Their desire to possess and hold onto the other person.

So if you want to love me
An expression of hope that the other person will reciprocate their feelings.

Then darlin' don't refrain
A plea for the other person to express their feelings without hesitation or restraint.

Or I'll just end up walkin'
A recognition that the other person's reluctance to express their feelings may result in the end of the relationship.

In the cold November rain
The metaphorical weather represents a difficult and trying time.

Do you need some time on your own
Acknowledging that sometimes people need space and time to be alone.

Do you need some time all alone
Reiterating the need for alone time and questioning the other person's motives and desires.

Everybody needs some time on their own
The idea that time alone is important for everybody.

Don't you know you need some time all alone
An appeal to the other person's emotions, suggesting that they should take time to consider their needs.

I know it's hard to keep an open heart
Recognizing that it can be difficult to stay open and vulnerable in relationships.

When even friends seem out to harm you
Acknowledging that even people who are close to you can let you down.

But if you could heal a broken heart
Hoping that the other person has the strength and capability to heal their heartbreak.

Wouldn't time be out to charm you
The idea that healing takes time and that there is a certain charm to the healing process.

Sometimes I need some time on my own
The expression of the need for alone time and space.

Sometimes I need some time all alone
Reiteration of the importance of alone time and the desire to be left alone.

And when your fears subside
Acknowledging that fear can be a driving force in relationships.

And shadows still remain
Recognizing that even when fears have subsided, there are still underlying issues and doubts remaining.

I know that you can love me
Expressing confidence in the other person's ability to love and be loved in return.

When there's no one left to blame
A recognition that blame has no place in a healthy relationship.

So never mind the darkness
A call to focus on the positive and not get bogged down by negative emotions and experiences.

We still can find a way
Expressing hope that a solution can be found even in the most difficult of circumstances.

'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Acknowledging that everything in life is temporary and subject to change.

Even cold November rain
The metaphorical weather represents a difficult and trying time.

Don't ya think that you need somebody
An appeal to the other person's emotions, questioning their desire for companionship and connection.

Don't ya think that you need someone
Reiteration of the importance of having someone in your life to connect with.

Everybody needs somebody
The idea that companionship and connection are universal needs.

You're not the only one
A note of reassurance that the other person is not alone in their desire for companionship and connection.