Christina Eva Christian (born June 21, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York) is an Am… Read Full Bio ↴Christina Eva Christian (born June 21, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American television correspondent on the TV Guide Channel and is also an American singer. She first gained prominence as an American Idol contestant on the show's first season placing 6th. In 2003, she was a guest star on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation during the show's third season in the episode, "Lucky Strike."

During her run on American Idol, Christian was heavily praised by Simon Cowell, who admitted to having a crush on the engaged singer. Christian had a powerful voice, but struggled to keep her heavy vibrato under control. Her final performance was "The Glory of Love" on 'Big Band Night'. She did not attend the results show the next evening when she was eliminated, having been hospitalized with exhaustion.

Aint No Sunshine
Christina Christian Lyrics

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Ain't no sunshine 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
Anytime he goes away

Wonder, this time where he's gone
Wonder if he's gonna stay

Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime he goes away

And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
Well, I gotta leave the young thing alone

'Cause ain't no sunshine when he's gone
Only darkness when he's away
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
And this house just ain't no home

Anytime he goes away

Anytime he goes away
Anytime he goes away

Overall Meaning

The song Ain't No Sunshine by Christina Christian is a soulful and melancholic masterpiece that explores the agony of a woman whose lover is always gone. The song is an emotional outcry and depicts the emptiness and loneliness that come with the absence of a loved one. The repetition of the statement "ain't no sunshine" in the lyrics creates a sense of longing and sadness, suggesting that life without the presence of the loved one is incomplete and gloomy.

The song's lyrics are also embellished with a sense of wonder as the singer wonders where her lover has gone and whether he will ever stay. She describes how his absence has converted their once comfortable and warm home into a cold and empty place. The singer is aware of her lover's infidelity, which she signifies in the line "well, I gotta leave the young thing alone," further underscoring the pain and anguish that comes with love's loss. The repetition of the line "And I know and I know" reinforces the pain that the singer feels, demonstrating her deep understanding of the reality of the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
The feeling of warmth, comfort and happiness fades when he is not around

It’s not warm when he's away
The absence of his presence makes this place feel cold and lifeless

And he's always gone too long
The length of his absence is always painfully long

Anytime he goes away
Every moment spent in his absence is incomplete and empty

Wonder, this time where he's gone
I wonder where he went this time and what he's doing

Wonder if he's gonna stay
I wonder if he will ever come back to stay with me

And this house just ain't no home
This place, which is supposed to be my home, feels empty without the man I love

And I know and I know
I am fully aware of this fact and I cannot change it

Well, I gotta leave the young thing alone
I have to stop chasing after younger men and find someone who will stay with me

'Cause ain't no sunshine when he's gone
No matter how hard I try, I cannot feel happy without the man I love

Only darkness when he's away
The emptiness of his absence creates a dark void in my life