I had the goal of finishing this song before the end of November, which I did manage to do! But then it took me a while to get it recorded, and to post it online took me until… now.
These lyrics germinated during the early mornings of late autumn, which is for me always a melancholy (and peaceful) time of year. It’s only been in the last year or so that I’ve written some lyrics that I’ve been really happy with, and that’s been quite rewarding. It’s still pretty cold and dreary, so grab a blanket and a mug of something hot, and sample some ‘November rain’.
grey skies, and my
blackened eyes are
opening towards the new day outside
another chance to laugh
another chance to cry
just one more chance to live before it’s time to die
and the memories like raindrops
still drench me to the bone, and i
can’t remember if there ever was a time
when i did not feel alone
November rain falls
and your ghost calls again
they said the sun would come
but they did not tell me when
and i’m still waiting by the phone
though i know nobody’s home
and then i’ll go outside and stand
in the November rain
muddy water, and
dripping trees, and i am
just another one of these today
remaining motionless is an
act of grace, and i will
hold my breath in this sacred place…
drink deep, o these roots of mine
and i will stand tall
it will still be a long time
before i fall
November rain falls
and your voice still haunts my brain
no matter what they say,
it will always be the same
and i’m still waiting by the phone
though i know nobody’s home
then i’ll go outside and stand
in the November rain
so i’ll let the clouds come down
and make a blanket for my soul
when the time is right
i will surely know
and i’ll be waiting by the phone
you know i’ll always be alone
and then i’ll go outside and dance
yes, i’ll go outside and dance
in the November rain
