with Bobby Kimball and his brand new solo album "Never Too Late".
In 2005, Jamison was featured in the Emmy-nominated Starbucks commercial which was a parody of "Eye of the Tiger". I Also in 2005, Jamison performed a duet on "It Takes Two" with teen singer Whitney Wolanin.
Jamison is known for his contributions to charity, and has been a participant in the annual Rockin Christmas Fund charity fundraiser event among others.
November rain
Jimi Jamison Lyrics
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Looking out my window at a cold November rain
In my arms I hold your memory
If only I could reach out just by calling your name
Maybe I'm crazy
Don't know quite what to say
Maybe I'm a dreamer
And you're just a wish away
Baby, I love you
Still remember when we first made love
How we listened to the thunder
Of a cold November rain
You were the star of my horizon
Now your picture by the window
Is all that remains
Maybe we were just too young
Who knows the reason why
True love cannot forget
How could you and I
Forever eyes of blue
Baby, I love you
Your strength gives me shelter
You're the fire when the cold wind blows
Your light fills my darkness
You're the dream at the end of my rainbow
In my arms I hold your memory
If only I could reach out just by calling your name
Maybe I'm crazy
Don't know quite what to say
Maybe I'm a dreamer
And you're just a wish away
Forever eyes of blue
Baby, I love you
Forever eyes of blue
I'll wait forever if I have to
The opening lines of "November Rain" by Jimi Jamison set the scene of a man standing in the face of morning staring at a cold November rain outside his window. He is holding on to the memory of a lost love and wishes he could reach out to her, even if it is just by calling her name. He questions whether he is crazy or just someone who is still holding on to a wishful dream. He talks about the blue eyes of his lover, how he loves her and how he remembers the first time they made love while listening to the thunder of a cold November rain.
As the song progresses, Jimi Jamison talks about how the memory of his lost love still lingers and how her picture by the window is all that remains. He questions whether they were too young, and wonders why true love cannot forget. He speaks of his lover's strength like a shelter, and how she is the fire when the cold wind blows. He remembers her light that filled his darkness, and how she was the dream at the end of his rainbow. He continues to talk about how her memory is still with him, and how he is a dreamer holding on to the hope of being with her again someday.
"November Rain" is a powerful ballad that talks about the pain of lost love and the hope of finding it again. It is a song that explores the depth of emotions that people feel when they remember the one that got away. It is a song about love, hope, and the power of memories.
Line by Line Meaning
In the face of morning I stand
I am standing in the morning looking out of my window.
Looking out my window at a cold November rain
I am looking at the cold rain that is falling outside my window.
In my arms I hold your memory
I am holding the memory of my lover in my arms.
If only I could reach out just by calling your name
I wish I could contact you just by saying your name.
Maybe I'm crazy
I might be insane.
Don't know quite what to say
I am unsure about what to express.
Maybe I'm a dreamer
Perhaps I am just a hopeful dreamer.
And you're just a wish away
I need only hope for you, and you come within reach.
Forever eyes of blue
Your blue eyes will stay with me for eternity.
Baby, I love you
My love for you is powerful.
Still remember when we first made love
I have not forgotten our first lovemaking experience.
How we listened to the thunder
We enjoyed listening to the sound of thunder.
Of a cold November rain
During a cold, rainy November day.
You were the star of my horizon
You were the focal point of my world.
Now your picture by the window
All I have of you now is a picture by the window.
Is all that remains
There is no other evidence of our love.
Maybe we were just too young
Possibly we were inexperienced and lacked practical knowledge.
Who knows the reason why
It is unknown why things go wrong.
True love cannot forget
Genuine love stays with you forever.
How could you and I
Why would our love fail?
Your strength gives me shelter
You offer me security and protection.
You're the fire when the cold wind blows
You ignite a fire inside of me to keep me warm when I'm cold.
Your light fills my darkness
Your presence lightens the darkness in my life.
You're the dream at the end of my rainbow
You are the promise of a better future.
Forever eyes of blue
Your blue eyes will stay with me for eternity.
Baby, I love you
My love for you is powerful.
Forever eyes of blue
Your blue eyes will stay with me for eternity.
I'll wait forever if I have to
I will wait indefinitely if that's what it takes to be with you again.
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FrankieHresko
This is one awesome and spectacular ballad!..Jimi Jamison rocks!..
@rebeljanny
I love this song and am just in the process of order the cd. What a fantastic voice and a great songwriter. You close you eyes and his voice takes you away...
@cagewarrior123
Theres two guys that deserve alot more credit and respect and that jimi jamison and joe lynn turner, two gifted singers with a magical voices
@sonofatiger
Thank you Jimi Jamison for jamming for all of us and thank goodness we have the inter net to see and hear you but you will all ways live in our hearts forever.
@stratorobert123
Great song , the bridge in this song is amazing , Survivor is one of the best AOR bands in history , greetings from Holland
@Rock_Melodic_Radio_AOR_MELODIC
thanks dave for this post. amazing and rare. Jim is one of the most powerfull rock voices.
@SusanKing5162
Amazing voice
@VeriSheri
Beautiful, poetic song...tells a lovely story.
@bluestarlighting29
Truly beautiful song. Thank You God bless Jimi Jamison up in heaven now.
@cstepansky5681
Love this song. RIP Jimi.