Ain't No Woman
Dr. Saxlove Lyrics
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It's not warm when she's away.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away.
Wonder this time where she's gone,
Wonder if she's gone to stay
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know
Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone,
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Only darkness everyday.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away
The lyrics of Dr. Saxlove's version of "Ain't No Sunshine" express the feelings of a person when his significant other is away. The absence of the woman causes an emotional void in the person's life. The lyrics convey that life is not the same when the woman is not around. The words "It's not warm when she's away" suggest that the warmth and happiness in the person's life are something that only the woman can provide.
The repetition of "Anytime she goes away" emphasizes the fact that the woman is frequently absent, making the situation even harder for the person to bear. The lines "Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone, But ain't no sunshine when she's gone" portray a painful dilemma faced by the person. Although he knows he should end the relationship, he is unable to do so, as he is emotionally dependent on her.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey the depth of the emotional turmoil that the singer experiences in the absence of his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
The world seems dull and lifeless without her presence.
It's not warm when she's away.
The warmth of their love and companionship is missing.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And she's always gone too long Anytime she goes away.
Her absence is prolonged and unbearable, and it happens every time she leaves.
Wonder this time where she's gone, Wonder if she's gone to stay Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
He wonders about the reasons for her prolonged absence and fears that this time, she may not return, which makes him sad and gloomy.
And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away.
Her absence makes their house feel like an empty, lifeless place that is devoid of joy.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
The repetition of 'I know' signifies the depth of his understanding of the pain of her absence and his helplessness in finding a way to deal with it.
Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone, But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, Ain't no sunshine when she's gone, Only darkness every day.
Although he knows he should move on and live without her, he still can't seem to find any light or happiness in his life without her.
Anytime she goes away.
Her absence is so painful that it's emphasized in every repetition of this phrase.
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Written by: Bill Withers
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