TOP 10 Songs That Mention November 🍂 ☔ 🍁

November - the Most Depressing Month of the Year

November feels sad in music because it sits at the intersection of dying nature,

fading light, and the emotional weight of the year ending.
Changes in light and weather affect mood, leading people to turn more often to wistful or moody music.

TOP 10 popular songs that mention or are titled after November : 

#1
"November Rain" by Guns N' Roses (1991)

 "November Rain" is an epic 8-minute-and-57-second power ballad by Guns N' Roses, written by frontman Axl Rose. He described the track as a song about unrequited love - not wanting to be stuck in a state of loving someone whose feelings are no longer returned, and struggling to cope with the pain of change. The metaphor of holding a candle in the cold November rain represents trying to preserve a dying love.

#2
"Gone Till November" by Wyclef Jean (1997)

"Gone Till November" is a hit hip-hop and R&B song by Haitian rapper and musician Wyclef Jean .
The song tells the perspective of someone (often interpreted as a street dealer or someone making illicit "runs") who has to leave his crying girlfriend for a long stretch of time because he cannot work a standard 9-to-5 job.

#3
"November Has Come" by Gorillaz feat. MF DOOM (2005)

The track fits into the dark, apocalyptic, and socially reflective atmosphere of Demon Days, touching upon the shifting state of hip-hop and a sense of impending change or loss ("November has come / When it's gone away").
 DOOM plays the role of the sharp-tongued "Villain," delivering intricate, rapid-fire internal rhymes, braggadocious slang, and clever wordplay over a low-key, zombie-esque beat and high-pitched synths.
 Gorillaz frontman 2D sings the melancholic, cyclical hook reflecting on the transition of time as autumn fades into winter.

#4
“November” by Sleeping With Sirens (2015)

 The song opens by reflecting on monotonous, unchanging days and the feeling of zoning out while clocking into work.
It touches on escaping fear, leaving behind a restrictive environment, and seeking a fresh start.
The chorus features striking imagery of a fire in the November sky, red flashing lights, and ashes learning to fly as the narrator moves forward and hopes to be remembered.

#5
“November Spawned Monster” by Morrissey (1990)

The song is a dramatic and stark portrayal of a severely disabled, wheelchair-bound child ("poor, twisted child").
 It explores public discomfort, disgust, pity, and a patronizing "hostage to kindness" experience faced by disabled individuals.
 The lyrics shift toward a sense of future emancipation and dignity, expressing hope that the subject will walk the streets independently and wear clothes she chose for herself.

#6
“November Blue” by The Avett Brothers (2002)

The song explores the pain of separation, memories of a fleeting romance, wandering, and questioning (wondering if things might have turned out differently had they possessed money, steady employment, or simply stayed together).
It serves as an early example of a recurring theme in their work: that life simply unfolds- love is found and lost, yet one must carry on, despite the sorrow.

#7
“November” by Gabrielle Aplin (2013)

The song explores the lingering pain, betrayal, and emotional fallout of a broken relationship. It captures how a traumatic or painful event can permanently tarnish a season you once loved, transforming November from a comforting time into a memory that "always floods with rain" and leaves a lasting stain.

#8
 “November Tale” by The Waterboys (2015)

“November Tale” is an infectious, soulful folk-rock song by The Waterboys, released as the lead single from their 2015 album Modern Blues.
The track tells a nostalgic, emotional narrative about reconnecting with someone from the past after a long time ("twenty-seven years").
 It balances romantic imagery, shared history, and the quiet realization of the passage of time against a backdrop reminiscent of classic troubadour storytelling.

#9
“I Walked These Streets in November” by Caroline Manning (2019)

The song moves through the autumn months- comparing how walking the same streets feels different in November than it did in September, after having time to process in October and hoping to be over the person by December.
While acknowledging the pain ("I'm dancing while I'm crying"), the narrator shifts toward empowerment, realizing they are learning to love who they are- something the former partner failed to do.
 Acknowledging ignored instincts ("I should have listened to my instincts. I fell too deep") while choosing to move forward with grace.

 #10
“last november” by Machine Gun Kelly (2022)
The lyrics process grief, shock, and self-doubt, with lines questioning whether the loss was his fault or bad karma ("was it my fault was it karma was your fate in the hands of my conscience").
He references a 10-week timeline and laments never getting to hear the baby's heartbeat ("one day in another 10 weeks. I never even got to hear your heartbeat").
 It serves as an emotional companion piece and continuation of the story behind his earlier song "Twin Flame".

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word November

mentioned in the title or lyrics !