November rain
Time in Malta Lyrics


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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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "November Rain" by Time in Malta express the complexities and uncertainties that come with being in a relationship, specifically when it is struggling to survive. The first verse describes a love that is restrained, limited by the fear of change and uncertainty. The singer acknowledges that nothing lasts forever and that hearts often change, making it difficult to hold onto love in the midst of conflict. The metaphor of holding a candle in the cold November rain represents the struggle to maintain love in tough times. The second verse explores the pain and challenges of trying to keep a relationship alive, even when it seems to be slipping away. The singer expresses a longing for a deeper connection, a desire to lay it all on the line and truly be together. However, despite this desire, fear and doubt continue to hold them back. The chorus comes back to the metaphor of November rain and the idea that nothing lasts forever, reminding the listener that even in the darkest times, hope and love can still be found.


Overall, "November Rain" is a thoughtful and introspective exploration of the difficulties of love and relationships. The lyrics reflect a deep understanding of the challenges that come with opening oneself up to another person, while also expressing a sense of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

When I look into your eyes
The singer sees the love that is being held back in their love interest's eyes.


I can see a love restrained
The singer can see that their love interest is holding back from loving them fully.


But darlin' when I hold you
When the singer holds their love interest, they feel the same way.


Don't you know I feel the same
The singer feels the same way as their love interest about their love being restrained.


Nothin' lasts forever
The singer acknowledges that nothing lasts forever.


And we both know hearts can change
Both the singer and their love interest know that hearts can change.


And it's hard to hold a candle
It's challenging to keep the love burning when it's cold outside.


In the cold November rain
The cold November rain represents the challenges that the couple is facing.


We've been through this such a long long time
The couple has been struggling with the same issues for a long time.


Just tryin' to kill the pain, oo yeah
The couple has been trying to overcome their pain through their love.


But love is always coming and love is always going
Love is unpredictable and can come and go at any moment.


And no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
It's hard for the couple to know who is giving up on their love today.


Walking away
The couple is facing the possibility of walking away from each other.


If we could take the time
The couple needs to take some time.


To lay it on the line
They need to be honest and open about their feelings.


I could rest my head
The singer would rest easy knowing that their love interest loves them back.


Just knowin' that you were mine
The singer wants to know that their love interest belongs to them.


All mine
The singer wants their love interest to be theirs forever.


So if you want to love me
The singer wants to know if their love interest wants to love them.


Then darlin' don't refrain
The singer wants their love interest to go all-in without holding back.


Or I'll just end up walkin'
Otherwise, the singer will be forced to walk away from the relationship.


In the cold November rain
The cold November rain is a metaphor for the emotional pain of a failed relationship.


Do you need some time on your own
The singer is asking their love interest if they need some space.


Do you need some time all alone
The singer is asking their love interest if they need some alone time.


Everybody needs some time
Everyone needs some alone time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings.


On their own
This time alone is a crucial part of the healing process.


I know it's hard to keep an open heart
It's hard to keep an open heart despite feeling vulnerable and exposed.


When even friends seem out to harm you
Even friends can hurt you and make it difficult to trust others.


But if you could heal a broken heart
If you could heal your broken heart, you would become more open to love.


Wouldn't time be out to charm you
Once the heart is healed, time itself would seem more welcoming and charming.


Sometimes I need some time on my
The singer also needs some alone time.


Own
This alone time is important for their emotional wellbeing.


Sometimes I need some time all alone
The singer needs to be alone to process their thoughts and feelings.


And when your fears subside
Once your fears go away.


And shadows still remain, oh yeah
There will always be some shadows from the past that linger in the present.


I know that you can love me
The singer believes that their love interest is capable of fully loving them.


When there's no one left to blame
Once the couple accepts responsibility for their issues.


So never mind the darkness
Don't worry about the dark times because they won't last forever.


We still can find a way
The couple can still find a way to make their love work.


'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Everything is temporary and constantly changing.


Even cold November rain
The cold November rain is a reminder of the temporary nature of life.


Don't ya think that you need somebody
Everyone needs somebody in their life.


Don't ya think that you need someone
The singer is asking their love interest if they need someone to love.


You're not the only one
You are not alone in needing and wanting love.


Everybody needs somebody
Everyone needs someone to love in their life.




Writer(s): Matt Sorum, , Duff Rose Mc Kagan, W. Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Darren A. Reed

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