Ain't No Sunshine
Inna De Yard [feat. Horace Andy] Lyrics
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It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Wondering this time where she's gone
Wondering if she's gone to stay
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
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'm gonna leave your fields alone
But 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, yeah, yeah, yeah
Anytime she goes away
The lyrics of "Ain't No Sunshine" by Inna De Yard featuring Horace Andy express the longing and emptiness experienced when a loved one, presumably a romantic interest, is absent. The absence of this person is depicted as the absence of sunshine and warmth, creating a metaphorical darkness and coldness. The repeated refrain emphasizes the continuous feeling of loss and emptiness whenever she is not around.
The song evokes feelings of uncertainty and wondering about where she has gone and if she will return. The singer acknowledges that whenever she leaves, it is for an extended period, intensifying the loneliness experienced. The repetition of the phrase "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" reinforces the idea that without her presence, life lacks light and warmth.
In the last verse, the singer expresses a desire to let go and move on, suggesting that they will abandon the memories and the emotional attachment they have to her. However, despite this declaration, the refrain is repeated once more, emphasizing that the absence of this woman leaves a void that cannot be easily filled.
Overall, "Ain't No Sunshine" is a poignant and relatable song about the emptiness and yearning experienced when a loved one is absent, using the absence of sunshine as a metaphor for their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
There is no brightness or happiness when she is not here
It's not warm when she's away
The warmth and comfort is absent when she is not by my side
And she always gone too long
She consistently stays away for extended periods of time
Anytime she goes away
Every time she leaves, the atmosphere becomes desolate
Wondering this time where she's gone
Being filled with curiosity about her current location
Wondering if she's gone to stay
Questioning whether she has departed with the intention of staying away permanently
And this house just ain't no home
This dwelling does not feel like a welcoming or comfortable place without her presence
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I am fully aware and deeply understand the situation
Hey, I'm gonna leave your fields alone
I will refrain from interfering with your personal matters
Only darkness everyday
Every day is filled with nothing but gloom and despair
Anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs, the world becomes bleak
Anytime she goes away, yeah, yeah, yeah
Each time she leaves, the emptiness is intensified
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
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