"November Twilight" is a song performed by Julie London, that captures the melancholic and nostalgic feeling of the autumn season. The lyrics portray a sense of longing and reminiscence. The song starts by describing the bare branches of trees and the smell of burning leaves in the air, setting a melancholic atmosphere. The November twilight symbolically steals across the narrator's heart, suggesting that the arrival of darkness and the end of fall is affecting their emotions. As the streets turn dark at five o'clock, the empty bandstand in the park becomes a symbol of loneliness and isolation. The November twilight softly falls again, reinforcing the theme of longing and aching. The lyrics suggest that the surroundings are so still and quiet that one could hear a voice, or even a tear falling. This emphasizes the sense of solitude and emotional turmoil that the narrator is experiencing. In a contrast to the November twilight, the song mentions April's laughter stealing once more across the narrator's heart. This reference to April represents happier times and serves as a reminder of the past when life was beautiful and love was young and gay. The lyrics then express the longing and missing of someone deeply. The ache of long lost things, sunburnt hours, and garden swings symbolize the nostalgia for a past relationship or a lost connection. The narrator questions the November twilight, asking if it must stay, perhaps suggesting a desire for the pain and longing to fade away. Overall, "November Twilight" conveys a bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, longing, and heartbreak, as the narrator reflects on the past and the emotional impact the November twilight has on them.
