November Rain
Guns N' Roses Lyrics


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When I look into your eyes
I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you
Don't you know I feel the same?

Nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain

We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain, ooh yeah
Love is always comin', love is always goin'
No one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Walkin' 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?
Ooh, everybody needs some time on their own
Ooh, 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?
Oh, oh, oh

Sometimes I need some time on my own
Sometimes I need some time all alone
Ooh, everybody needs some time on their own
Ooh, don't you know you need some time all alone

And when your fears subside
And shadows still remain, oh yeah
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

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

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

Don't ya think that you need somebody?




Don't ya think that you need someone?
Everybody needs somebody

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Guns N' Roses's song "November Rain" convey the message of a love that is restricted and held back. The singer can see that their love is being restrained by past pain and possible heartbreaks, while at the same time, they share a similar sentiment towards the relationship. The singer understands that nothing lasts forever, and hearts can change, yet it is difficult to hold a candle in the cold November rain. The lyrics express the pain of having to walk away from someone they love.


The singer acknowledges that they have been through this pain for a long time, trying to kill the hurt. They know that love is always coming and going; no one is sure who is letting go today. If the couple takes the time to lay it on the line, the singer could rest their head knowing that the other person is theirs. The singer pleads with their lover to love them and not hold back, or they will end up walking away.


In the end, the lyrics portray hope for the relationship. When the fears subside, and shadows still remain, the singer believes that the other person can love them when no one else is left to blame. They encourage not to mind the darkness and believe that they can still find a way, as nothing lasts forever, not even the cold November rain. The lyrics express the need for love and companionship, something that everybody needs.


Line by Line Meaning

When I look into your eyes
I can see that your love is held back


I can see a love restrained
Your love is not expressed fully


But darlin' when I hold you
When we're together, I feel the same love as you


Don't you know I feel the same?
My love for you is just as strong


Nothin' lasts forever
Everything comes to an end


And we both know hearts can change
Our feelings can change over time


And it's hard to hold a candle
It's difficult to maintain hope


In the cold November rain
During tough times


We've been through this such a long long time
We've experienced this pain for a while


Just tryin' to kill the pain, ooh yeah
We're only trying to ease the hurt


Love is always comin', love is always goin'
Relationships come and go


No one's really sure who's lettin' go today
We don't know who's ending it today


Walkin' away
Ending the relationship


If we could take the time to lay it on the line
If we both communicate honestly


I could rest my head just knowin' that you were mine
I would feel secure knowing you're committed to me


All mine
Exclusively mine


So if you want to love me then darlin' don't refrain
If you want to be with me, don't hold back


Or I'll just end up walkin' in the cold November rain
Otherwise, I'll end up alone and in pain


Do you need some time on your own?
Do you need some space?


Do you need some time all alone?
Do you need to be alone for a while?


Ooh, everybody needs some time on their own
Everyone needs some alone time


Ooh, don't you know you need some time all alone
You also need some time for yourself


I know it's hard to keep an open heart
It's difficult to remain vulnerable


When even friends seem out to harm you
Even those closest to us can hurt us


But if you could heal a broken heart
If you could help me mend my heart


Wouldn't time be out to charm you?
Time would be in our favor


Oh, oh, oh
Sound effect


Sometimes I need some time on my own
Sometimes I need some alone time


Sometimes I need some time all alone
I need to be alone for a while


And when your fears subside
When you're no longer scared


And shadows still remain, oh yeah
When problems are still present


I know that you can love me when there's no one left to blame
Your love is true and not based on fault


So never mind the darkness, we still can find a way
We can get through tough times and find happiness


'Cause nothin' lasts forever, even cold November rain
All things come to an end, even tough times


Don't ya think that you need somebody?
Don't you think you need love?


Don't ya think that you need someone?
Don't you think you need a partner?


Everybody needs somebody
Everyone needs love


You're not the only one
Others feel the same way




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Saul Hudson, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Darren A Reed, Matt Sorum, W. Axl Rose

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@1504Shawn

For me, this is one of the 5 best Rock songs of all time, my Big 5 is:

* Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb 
* Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
* Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody 
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
* Guns N' Roses - November Rain

What is your Rock songs Big 5?



@rexz-clashofclans8414

Lyrics : When I look into your eyes
I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you
Don't you know I feel the same
Nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain
We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain, oo yeah
But love is always coming and love is always going
And 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, oh yeah
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
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
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
Don't ya think that you need somebody
Don't ya think that you need someone
Everybody needs somebody



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