Ain't No Sunshine
Giorgia 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 gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
And he's always gone too long
Anytime he 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 oughta leave this all alone, hey
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone

Hey....lalalalala...
Oh and i remember
Hey, and and and i remember
That tune, so, yea yea yea yea

I oughta leave it all alone
Hey, i know, i oughta leave this alone

Wonder this time where he's gone
Wonder if he's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
And he's always gone too long




Anytime he....yea
He goes away...

Overall Meaning

Giorgia’s song Ain't No Sunshine is a beautiful track that talks about a person who feels disconnected, unhappy, and incomplete in the absence of someone they love. The song starts with the lyrics "Ain't no sunshine when he's gone, it's not warm when he's away," which immediately set the mood for the entire song. The absence of the person brings darkness and sadness. When the person is gone, life just doesn't feel complete anymore. The phrase "Ain't no sunshine" also refers to a person's emotional state, which is gloomy, gray, and full of despair in the absence of their loved one.


As the song moves forward, the singer wonders where the person has gone and for how long. She feels that the person has been gone for too long and the distance between them is just too much to bear. The lyrics "And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know", repeated multiple times, indicate that the singer is well aware of her emotional state and that the relationship is not going in the right direction. However, despite feeling this way, she admits that she should leave it all alone and move on but she still cannot help but wonder where that person has gone and if he has gone to stay.


Overall, the song explores the raw emotions of loss and missing someone special, leaving a lasting impact on the listener with its heartfelt lyrics and melody.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
The absence of the person causes darkness and sadness in life.


It's not warm when he's away
The warmth and comfort provided by the person are missing when they are gone.


And he's always gone too long
The absence of the person is prolonged and feels unbearable.


Anytime he goes away
Every time the person leaves, it feels like an eternity and brings immense sadness.


Wonder this time where he's gone
Speculation about the person's whereabouts and the reason for their absence.


Wonder if he's gone to stay
Questioning whether the person will be gone for an extended period or permanently.


And i know, i know, i know, i know
Repetitive emphasis on the knowledge of the situation and how it affects the person.


I know, i know, i know, i know
Further emphasis on the understanding of the situation.


I know, i know, i know
Continuing to acknowledge the reality and impact of the absence.


I know, i oughta leave this all alone, hey
Recognizing that the situation is not healthy and the need to move on from the person.


Hey....lalalalala...
Interlude with no particular significance or meaning.


Oh and i remember
Reflecting on memories associated with the person and the past.


Hey, and and and i remember
Continuing to reminisce on the relationship with the person.


That tune, so, yea yea yea yea
Reference to a particular melody that is nostalgic or reminiscent of the past.


I oughta leave it all alone
Acknowledging the need to move on from the situation and leave the past behind.


Wonder this time where he's gone
Returning to consideration of the person's whereabouts and the impact of their absence.


Anytime he....yea
Reiteration of the overall impact of the person's absence on the artist.


He goes away...
Final emphasis on the negative effects of the person's departure and the desire for their return.




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@mariapiadesimone6910

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
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's goes away

Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
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 oughta leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, woh woh

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
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



@aybukedurmaz6529

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
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
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
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 oughtta leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
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



All comments from YouTube:

@annaproto1695

Questa cover fa venire la pelle d'oca! Giorgia è al top e il chitarrista ha reso questo pezzo davvero unico... Peccato che a Giorgia non facciano più cantare questo genere di canzoni... Questa è Arte con la A maiuscola e talento eccezionale...

@luisazanotti8206

Una cover straordinaria.. Giorgia da brividi..chi è il chitarrista....bravissimooooooo...magici insieme ♥️🥰👏👏

@LauraAnania

fantastica!! Non c'è neppure da avvicinarla ai pezzi commerciali che canta oggi. Esce fuori comunque una voce straordinaria, ma non le rendono giustizia. Qui non è solo la voce, ma la sensibilità, l'interpretazione... Non smetterei mai di ascoltarla

@alien1968

wonderful Giorgia,i love her voice,she is an italian national treasure...

@Sbaunz

Giorgia is amazing

@tata054321

One of the best versions!

@sanjivb53

I've heard every version, by every singer who tried to sing this, but this version by Giorgia is THE BEST by miles!

@user-ey9ol3jh5u

Where is this text that georgia sings

@lukaamoroso

Semplicemente la perfezione sia il chitarrista sia il batterista sia la cantante.

@TheLorenzissimo

che sensibilita'..... questo pezzo e' rischioso. facile da renderlo banale, ma le variazioni vocali e l'accompagnamento della chitarra lo hanno reso bellissimo ed unico.

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