"November Rain" appears on the album Use Your Illusion I. At 8 minutes and 57 seconds, it is a rock ballad in the tradition of Stairway to Heaven, Free Bird, and Bohemian Rhapsody. It is the second-longest song on that album, the longest being the 10-minute Coma. Its distinct symphonic overtone owes to a sweeping synthesized string arrangement, played by Axl Rose. Most live performances during the Use Your Illusion tour lacked the orchestral backing of the song (the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards being the best-known exception). It is the longest song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at #3 on the chart, becoming the band's sixth and last Top 10 hit and eighth and last top 40 hit to date. On the radio, "November Rain" is sometimes played in a shortened version of approximately six minutes, but many rock stations continue to play the full version. This song is listed at number 6 in "The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos" by Guitar World. "November Rain" was voted #1 on the Rock 1000 2006, an annual countdown of the top 1,000 rock songs by New Zealand radio listeners. It was almost voted #1 on the Rock 1000 2007, but was beaten out by Back In Black by AC/DC.
Axl started to write this Song back in the 1983 and it was the only Song he could play on Piano at that point here is a quote from L.A Guns Guitarist Tracii Guns. "When we were doing that EP for L.A. Guns, like in 1983, he was playing November Rain on piano. Way back then. It was the only thing Axl knew how to play, but it was his. He'd go: 'Someday this song is gonna be really cool.' And I'd go: 'It's cool now. But it's not done, you know.' And like anytime we'd be at a hotel or anywhere there'd be a piano, he'd just kinda play that music. And I'd go: 'When are you gonna finish that already, you know?' And he'd go: 'I don't know what to do with it.'
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?
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, ooh yeah
Love is always coming, love is always going
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?
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
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
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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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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
@UNK-RIDA
Tomorrow is November 1, 2024, and every time November comes around, I listen to this masterpiece. I'll come back to every November, now and forever.
@RiQoBlaQ
You kinda knew , 😢they nailed it
@popper03244
I kinda just ended up here didn't register till reading your comment 😅
@findo89
you got me, man :(
@lavicadariu4656
Me too for a couple years.
@luckyluke5827
Same!
@Soraka-qp1cp
Today is the 1st of November 2024. Let's celebrate this year's all saints day in peace remembering with our love ones who died.🕯️🙏
@adrianacamachosuescun9169
Colombia 😉 nov2024
@MissBrixton
Masterpiece Piece🙏. That wedding....That pain...So Beautiful ❤ un Novembre 2024
@youtubeaccount5356
Well I'm Mexican American we celebrate Dia De Muertos! 🇲🇽