Laleh now lives in Los Angeles where she mainly writes and produces music for other pop artists, working on her own music in parallel. She is driven by the fact that the pop industry is dominated by men, and wants to be an example for younger women getting into the pop world.
She studied music and drama at Hvitfeltska Gymnasiet.
She had a major acting role in the Swedish movie Jalla! Jalla!, directed by Josef Fares, which was a big success at the Swedish box office in 2000.
November
Laleh Lyrics
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I've never been afraid
I always jump into it
With my whole heart and no shame
And the thoughts that I'm left with
Is making such a mess
There's nothing more confusing than the loss
You've caused yourself
I feel you're like me and
We're the trees still green in november
And I know I can't remember summer being so gone
And I will play along
But it feels, It feels so much
That we don't know what we're doing
And I never knew, never thought
They could play along, honey
But they don't know what they're doing
And I know I won't admit it
And I don't want to say it
But I still look for you in the park
On my way home each day
And no, I won't admit it
Not even to my friends
They think I'm doing well
And I even lie to myself
How long can you keep a secret from yourself
Like that storm that blew me back two years
To that first step I took away from you
And the hope that you left
It's hidden in my room and I'm a strong woman
But sometimes I'm weak for you
And on and on, I close my eyes and
I'm still there, I'm still there
We're the trees still green in november
And I know I can't remember summer being so gone
And I will play along
And it feels so much
That we don't know what we're doing
Oh, I never knew, never thought
They could play along, honey
But they don't know what they're doing
I close my eyes and I'm still there and
We're the trees still green in november
And I know I can't remember summer being so gone
And I will play along
And it still feels so much
That we don't know what we're doing
And I never knew, never thought
They could play along, honey
But they don't know what they're doing
And could play along, honey
But they don't know what they're doing
In Laleh's song "November," the lyrics are about the aftermath of a breakup. The singer is admitting to herself that despite her efforts to move on, she is still struggling to let go. She reflects on how she has always been fearless in the past, never hesitant to love or jump into a relationship wholeheartedly. However, the aftermath of the breakup has left her feeling confused and lost. She feels that nothing is more confusing than the loss she caused herself. She acknowledges that the person she was with may be feeling the same way, and together, they are like the trees that remain green in November, unable to let go of what they once had.
The singer continues to admit that she still looks for her ex-partner in the park on her way home every day, even though she won't admit it to herself or her friends. She struggles with keeping her feelings a secret from herself and discusses how the hope that her ex-partner left behind is still with her, hidden in her room. Despite being a strong woman, she is still weak for her ex-partner, and the memories of their time together continue to haunt her.
The "November" in the song's title symbolizes a time of change, as autumn transitions into winter. It represents the passage of time and the ability to move on, but the trees that remain green in November are unable to let go. The song's lyrics speak to the struggle of moving on from something that once brought great joy and love into one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you know me
I am someone who never hides and always shows my true self
I've never been afraid
I don't let fear stop me from taking risks in life
I always jump into it
I am someone who goes all in when I decide to do something
With my whole heart and no shame
I put all my heart into everything I do and I never feel ashamed of it
And the thoughts that I'm left with
I often end up with confusing thoughts and emotions
Is making such a mess
These thoughts and emotions make my life messy
There's nothing more confusing than the loss
Nothing is more confusing than losing something or someone important to you
You've caused yourself
I blame myself for the losses I have experienced
And, all in all
Overall, in the end
I feel you're like me and
I think you understand me and relate to me
We're the trees still green in november
Even in difficult times when things seem bleak, we still hold on and stay strong
And I know I can't remember summer being so gone
I can't believe how much time has passed and how much things have changed since then
And I will play along
I will continue to act like everything is fine even though I'm hurting inside
But it feels, It feels so much
The pain and confusion I feel is overwhelming
That we don't know what we're doing
We are lost and unsure of ourselves
And I never knew, never thought
I didn't realize that other people could be just as lost and confused as me
They could play along, honey
Other people can also put on a brave face and pretend everything is okay even when it's not
But they don't know what they're doing
Just like me, they are also lost and don't know what to do
And I know I won't admit it
I refuse to acknowledge how much I still miss you
And I don't want to say it
I am scared to admit how I truly feel
But I still look for you in the park
I still hope to see you again even though I know it's unlikely
On my way home each day
I always think of you when I am heading back to my empty home
Not even to my friends
I can't even admit my true feelings to my closest friends
They think I'm doing well
My friends believe that I have moved on and am doing okay
And I even lie to myself
I try to convince myself that I am over you even though I am not
How long can you keep a secret from yourself
How long can I continue to deny my true feelings and keep them hidden from myself?
Like that storm that blew me back two years
Just like the storm that hit me two years ago and turned my life upside down
To that first step I took away from you
To the moment when I left you and took the first step toward a future without you
And the hope that you left
The hope that we might be together again someday, even though it's unlikely
It's hidden in my room and I'm a strong woman
I keep that hope hidden away, even though I am a strong and independent woman
But sometimes I'm weak for you
Sometimes I still feel weak and vulnerable when I think of you
And on and on, I close my eyes and
No matter what I do or how much time passes, I can't escape the memories of you
I'm still there, I'm still there
I am still haunted by our past and can't let go of the memories
Contributed by Madison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gaukhar Kulchiyeva
Thanks for your music.. I've been listening her since college days
Pim Valborgsdotter
LALEH ~ DEAR ~ YOU ARE THE PRICESS OF MY SOUL... ♡♡♡
otgiggs
Jävla skön låt!
alina baykalova
Лалех — иранско-шведская певица и автор песен и она мне нравится, необычная певица....
MeRy Мерьем
Она мне тоже очень нравится!
justjamz
nice song !!!
Nads508
best song ever!! <3
niceguy2you
Awesome...
swirlcrop
Nice song.
Bob Harris
Laleh en gigant!!!