London
Queensryche Lyrics

It was November 4th
The specific date is important and serves as a starting point for the story.

I last held your hand
The physical touch was the last time the singer saw this person.

It seemed our time would last forever
The singer believed that their time with this person would never end.

You said don't ever leave
The other person made a promise to the artist to never leave.

I thought you'd never go
The artist believed that the other person would keep their promise and never leave.

I wish I could just remember your name...
The singer is struggling to remember the other person's name, indicating that time has passed since they last saw each other.

You're just a memory now
The other person is no longer present in the singer's life and only exists as a memory.

Like all the ones before
The other person is not the first memory the artist has had to deal with before and won't be the last.

But with your pain I've had to suffer
The pain from the other person is still causing the artist to suffer even though they are gone.

Your eyes alight with flame
This line could refer to the passion or intensity in the other person's eyes, which still resonate with the artist.

As the picture burns
The memory of the other person is hard to hold on to and is fading away.

I hear the screams from long ago
The artist recalls the pain and heartache associated with this memory.

They cry remember, blood-red streaks on velvet throats at night
The memories are vivid and evoke strong emotions in the singer. The imagery in this line is unsettling and disturbing.

The streetlights fanned our trail of fame through London London
This line seems to suggest that the singer and other person had some type of exciting adventure or relationship in London.

The memories will never leave me
The memories of this person will always be with the singer and will never fade completely.

All I see is you
The other person has left a lasting impression on the artist and is always on their mind.

The cries in the night
The pain and sadness associated with this memory is all-encompassing and affects the artist's life at all times.

Keep bringing me to London London
The singer seems to associate this person and their pain with London and feels drawn back to that place.

Calling out to me
The memories of the other person are so strong that they seem to be calling out to the singer even though they are no longer present.

Oh there's some things in life I could never face
The artist is admitting that there are things too difficult for them to handle on their own.

The worst is being alone
The artist's biggest fear is being alone, which is evident in the lingering memories of this other person.

Sometimes I wish I could have taken your place my love
The artist is expressing a desire to take on the other person's pain and troubles.

You know I don't want to live forever
The singer is acknowledging their own mortality and expressing a desire to be with the other person again in whatever way possible.

Oh let me see you standing in the shadows once again
The artist is desperate to see the other person again, even if only in their memories or imagination.

We'll walk the streets like long ago in London London
The singer imagines a scenario where they are able to relive the good times they had with the other person in London.

The fire in your eyes will be bringing me to London London
The other person's passion and intensity still captivates the singer and draws them back to London.

All I need is you
The other person was a crucial part of the singer's life and they still strive to fill that void.

Calling out to you
The artist is still feeling compelled to reconnect with the other person in some way and is reaching out to them through their memories.