Ain't No Sunshine
Cassidy David Lyrics


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Last night, I turned out the light, lay down and thought about you
I thought about the way that it could be
Two o'clock, wonderin' what I'm doin' here alone without you
So I close my eyes and dream you here to me, and...

Chorus:
I woke up in love this morning
I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind
I woke up in love this morning
I woke up in love this morning
Went to sleep with you on my mind

Hello, girl, yes it's five o'clock I know but you just listen
There's something that I've got to let you know
This is you, this pillow that I'm huggin' and I'm kissin'
And one more thing before I let you go...

Chorus

Do dreams come true, well if they do, I'll have you
Not just for a night, but for my whole life through





Chorus (Repeat to fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cassidy David's song "Ain't no sunshine" are all about love and longing. The opening lines of the song demonstrate the singer's deep desire to be with his significant other. He describes how he turned off the lights and lay down to think about her. He wonders why he is alone at two o'clock in the morning and decides to close his eyes to dream that she is lying close to him.


The chorus of the song is all about waking up in love. The singer reveals that he went to sleep with thoughts of his loved one on his mind and when he woke up, he was still consumed by feelings of love.


In the second verse, he makes a phone call to his significant other to explain his feelings. He compares the pillow that he is hugging and kissing to her, sharing his deep yearning for her presence.


The final verse of the song is all about the singer's hope that his dreams will come true. He wants to have his significant other by his side for the rest of his life.


Overall, "Ain't no sunshine" is a song about the deep emotions that love and separation can bring. It is about longing for the warmth and comfort of a loved one, and dreaming of a future where that love will last forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night, I turned out the light, lay down and thought about you
I switched off the light, went to bed and dwelled upon you


I thought about the way that it could be
I imagined how our moments together would have been


Two o'clock, wonderin' what I'm doin' here alone without you
It was 2 AM and I was questioning myself on why I was by myself without you


So I close my eyes and dream you here to me, and...
Therefore, I shut my eyes and envisaged your presence with me, and...


Chorus: I woke up in love this morning
Refrain: I realized that I was in love as soon as I woke up


Went to sleep with you on my mind
I had you in my thoughts before I fell asleep


Hello, girl, yes it's five o'clock I know but you just listen
Hey, lady, even though it's already 5 AM, give me your ear for a moment


There's something that I've got to let you know
I have something important I need to tell you


This is you, this pillow that I'm huggin' and I'm kissin'
This pillow that I'm holding and cuddling, represents you


And one more thing before I let you go...
Before I dismiss you, there's one more thing I need to say


Chorus
Refrain


Do dreams come true, well if they do, I'll have you
If wishes could come true, then I'd want to have you


Not just for a night, but for my whole life through
Not just for one evening, but for the rest of my existence


Chorus (Repeat to fade)
Refrain (Repeated until song ends)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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Comments from YouTube:

Jen C

One of my favourite voices, one of my favourite songs... ❤ Hope David's resting peacefully.

AFS1959

heartbreaking ... thank you for the Music, David ... R.I.P.

Alraune's Cousin

beautiful version!

Kris Euribe

Just love this version. Mmm beautiful. Miss you David

Joanna Deacon

Great version of this song.

Edward Donnachie

Best ever version imo.

Rosalie Koller

Wonderful!

Frank Barr

Super version of this song

Bridget D

Sounds good. RIP

T Missing Link Videos

Ain't No Sunshine When You're Gone David sadly missed

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