

It’s why so many men become workaholics, gym junkies or become obsessed with their hobbies. That nearly everything a man truly desires is based around this biological “drive” to prove, succeed and to win. In fact this hardwired need to impress and to WIN is so deeply embedded into the male mind.

It’s no secret that a man’s ego has a powerful pull on him. I think I did an excellent job breaking down the lyrics:-) But I want to know what you think of the song, especially if you happen to be a Guns N' Roses fan. That's my analysis of "November rain," a well written and lyrically deep, song. So it's best to "find a way" to live together because life does "last forever," it ends at some point like the "November rain." Lines 34 to 41 - these few lines mean, even though maintaining a relationship can be hard, it's important to realize that they both need each other more than they hate each other. Wouldn't time be out to charm you? 27 - this possesses a similar to mean to "Do you need some time on your own?" 19 It means in a time where everybody's out there live off of you, you cannot trust anybody, even your very close friends or loved ones. I know it's hard to keep an open heart 24 - this is a strong line. So what this line means is that if the couple is in rough shape, spending time away from each other may be the best. So it a great symbolism of what's about to come if the couple doesn't sort out their personal problems.ĭo you need some time on your own? 19 - as my grandma used to say, time eventually heals all wounds. Or I'll just end up walking in the cold November rain 17 - usual November rain consists of cold wind chills and even freezing rain. I could rest my head just knowing that you were mine, all mine 15 - we like to hanker after the fun times once those days are well beyond us We've been through this such a long, long time / Just trying to kill the pain 10,11 - they struck with each other through thick and thin because they love each other more than they hate each other. In fact, "November Rain" has many similar thematic aspects to "Sonnet 116." Which alters when it alteration finds." Both G N' R and Shakespeare is saying that over time love changes when the lovers find someone new/better. I can see a love restrained 1 - young man ( protagonist of the song ) is saying to his lover that love isn't as deep as it was when they started the relationshipĪnd we both know hearts can change 6 - this line is similar to that of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 116", which reads, " Love is not love /

1,2,3,4 They both have come to terms that if they can't get along any longer, it's better for both of them to part ways. In fact, the wedding depicted in the music video features Axl and his girlfriend at the time getting married.Īs far as my interpretation of the song goes, I believe it's about a young man seeking lighter days while being in the midst of a turmoil with his girlfriend. I believe Axl was married at the time of the release of the single so his personal experiences might have aided him to polish the final cut of the song. Love, but unable to receive similar admiration from his lover. State of having to deal with unrequited love." This could be interpretedĪs one person, maybe Axl, is in love with a women, or willing to give

Musically, "November Rain" has a close resemblance to both of these songs, highlighted by the increasing tempo changes and chord progression.Īs for the meaning of the lyrics, according to Axl himself, the song is about "not wanting to be in a He described them as the single most important musical influence of his rock n' roll career. On an interesting historical note, Axl has said he always wanted to create a song similar to "Stairway to Heaven" and "Bohemian Rhapsody." In fact it's no secret that Axl was a huge fan of Queen.
