Ain't No Sunshine
Deni Hines Lyrics

The lyrics to Deni Hines's song Ain't No Sunshine convey the deep longing and emptiness felt when a loved one is absent. The repeated line "ain't no sunshine when she's gone" emphasizes how much the person's absence affects the singer's life. The words "it's not warm when she's away" may refer to the coldness and desolation that comes with the person's absence, both in the literal and emotional sense. The next line "and she's always gone too long" suggests that the person's absence is prolonged and painful, and the singer is left wondering where she has gone and if she will come back. The repetition of the phrase "anytime she goes away" underscores the inevitability of her leaving and the despair that follows.

The second verse continues with the singer's trepidation, wondering about the person's intentions and whether they will return. The phrase "this house just ain't no home" indicates how much the person's presence is needed to make the singer feel complete, and without them, everything feels empty and barren. The final lines repeat the central idea that nothing is the same when the person is not there, and that the darkness and emptiness are constant companions in their absence. The final line "and I know, I know" seems to suggest that the singer is resigned to this state of affairs and has come to accept that their lives will never be the same without the person they love.