November is here and this list celebrates songs written in honor of the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar.
A very popular piano ballad by Guns N’ Roses won’t be included here because you probably don’t need to be reminded of Axl Rose’s hit song or the dramatic and expensive music video.
However, here are four timeless November songs that aren’t called “November Rain.”
“Mr. November” by The National from crocodile (2005)
Singer Matt Berninger said deputy The song was partially inspired by John Kerry’s 2004 presidential run against George W. Bush. Berninger also said: “We don’t think of ourselves as a political band. “If you read the lyrics of any of our so-called political songs, they’re not partisan messages. They are not protests.” The song is about the ego and the absurdity of someone who thinks they can or should be president of the United States.
“Sweet November” by SZA from g (2014)
SZA sampled Marvin Gaye’s “Mandota” on “Sweet November.” She starts singing the song. Jesus called me last night / It took a lot for me not to answer. The New Soul Path documents a near-death experience and is depicted as a person living in a foggy state, not knowing if they will survive. Its title comes from the 2001 movie Sweet November, Starring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron.
“November Air” by Zach Bryan of Quiet and heavy dreams (2020)
An elderly mother in a small town, alone, dreams of seeing her children thrive. Zach Bryan uses the metaphor of the changing seasons of life’s fading years. A child writes to his mother on postcards. They are far away from each other, and Bryan’s isolated people feel sad and nostalgic at the same time, with the deadly despair of leaving a small town and his mother behind.
“November” by Tyler, the creator of Flower boy (2017)
November’s place on the calendar makes it perfect for nostalgia. The end of the year is approaching, winter is looming, vacations are unclear, and before long, New Year’s resolutions. Tyler, the creator, sings “what if” scenarios filled with anxiety after anxiety. Finally, his fears culminate with the track’s closing voicemail greeting: “Hello, there’s no one available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” The preceding verses recount fond memories of November. Tyler wants to go back to escape the things that keep him awake at night. To start over. And for that he has to wait for spring.
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