Purple Rain
November Purple Lyrics
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I never ment to call you anything,
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing,
I only wanted to see you,
Laughing in the purple rain,
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
The lyrics to November Purple's song Purple Rain are deeply emotional and somewhat ambiguous. They seem to be about a speaker who wishes to see someone he/she cares about happy and fulfilled. The opening lines "I never meant to call you in the sorrow, I never meant to call you anything" suggest a sense of regret, perhaps hinting at a past mistake or misunderstanding. However, this is followed by the hopeful line "I only wanted to one time to see you laughing," suggesting that the singer longs to see their loved one joyful and carefree. The repetition of the phrase "Purple rain" throughout the song works to drive home this longing, painting a vivid picture of a world that is simultaneously colorful and melancholy.
Overall, the lyrics to "Purple Rain" are reminiscent of other classic ballads that explore themes of loss, nostalgia, and heartbreak. However, the song's unique mix of hope and despair sets it apart, highlighting the complexity of human emotion and the power of music to capture it.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to call you in the sorrow
I didn't intend to bring you down with my problems
I never meant to call you anything
I didn't mean to hurt you or say anything negative
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I just wanted to see you happy for once
I only wanted to see you
My desire was just to be in your presence
Laughing in the purple rain
Seeing you happy in the midst of difficult times
Purple rain, purple rain
The color purple representing royalty and the rain, the sadness of the situation
Purple rain, purple rain
Repeating the same phrase to emphasize the significance of the situation
Purple rain, purple rain
The color purple and the rain being a metaphor for dark times
I only wanted to see you
My only intention was to spend time with you
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.