The band members were:
Shonna „Miss Lady“ Edwards
Bennie „BJ“ Edwards Jr.
Jason „J-Man“ Edwards
Reshona „Shorty“ Edwards
Aint No Sunshine
4 The Cause Lyrics
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When he's gone
It's not warm when he's away
Ain't no sunshine
When he's gone
And he's always gone too long
Any time he goes away
Wonder this time
Wonder if he's gonna stay
Ain't no sunshine
When he's gone
This house
Just ain't no home
Any time he goes away
And I know,I know,I know,I know
You know the reason
Why he packed up
Like he didn't hear you
When you said
He ought to back up
It's alright he enticed you
With that pillow talk
Not you this time it's him
Who's going to take a walk
Right down memory lane
Your name is not lois
And he ain't Forrest Gump
So bump he pumped
Cause he ain't real
Just kick it
Like brandy on the move
Hey, I'm gonna
Leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine
When he's gone
Ain't no sunshine
When he's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine
When he's gone
This house just ain't no home
Any time he goes away
The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by 4 The Cause is a soulful rendition of Bill Withers' classic track. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is never around, leaving his lover in a state of emptiness and loneliness. She wonders where he goes and if he'll ever return. The absence of her lover makes everything dull and gloomy, and the place she lives in no longer feels like home.
While the original song was written by Bill Withers during a time of personal struggle, 4 The Cause's interpretation is a bit different. The group tailors the lyrics to their own experience, adding a rap verse that speaks to the female perspective of the situation. In their version, the woman is aware of her man’s infidelity but still struggles with his absence. However, she comes to the realization that she deserves better and decides to leave him alone.
Overall, 4 The Cause's rendition of "Ain't No Sunshine" presents a heartfelt interpretation of Bill Withers' song, adding their own flair and message to the classic tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine
There is no happiness or joy in my life anymore
When he's gone
Whenever my lover is not with me
It's not warm when he's away
The feeling of home is lost when he's gone
And he's always gone too long
My lover is always away for too long a time
Any time he goes away
Every time he leaves, it feels like forever
Wonder this time
I'm curious and unsure
Where he's gone
Wherever my lover has disappeared to
Wonder if he's gonna stay
I'm uncertain if my lover will be returning
This house
My home
Just ain't no home
It doesn't feel like a home without my lover here
You know the reason
You know why my lover left
Why he packed up
Why my lover packed and left me
Like he didn't hear you
Ignoring what you told him
When you said
When you requested he back up off of you
He ought to back up
He should have been respectful of your space
It's alright he enticed you
Don't blame yourself for being tempted by him
With that pillow talk
His words were all lies and seduction
Not you this time it's him
This time it's his fault and not yours
Who's going to take a walk
He's the one leaving this time
Right down memory lane
He'll be reminiscing about the past
Your name is not lois
You're not one of his ex-girlfriends
And he ain't Forrest Gump
He's not stupid or foolish enough to stay with you
So bump he pumped
Let him go and move on
Cause he ain't real
He was never committed to this relationship
Just kick it
Just relax and let go
Like brandy on the move
Move on like Brandy and start anew
Hey, I'm gonna
Hey, I'm planning to
Leave young thing alone
Leave his youthful and immature ways behind
Only darkness every day
Life feels empty and purposeless without him
This house just ain't no home
Without my lover, the place I call home is just a building
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
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