Jazzamor is a German musical duo which consists of Bettina Mischke and Rola… Read Full Bio ↴Jazzamor is a German musical duo which consists of Bettina Mischke and Roland Grosch. Their music combines elements of lounge music, jazz and bossanova.

When singer Bettina Mischke and keyboard player Roland Grosch decided to found Jazzamor in 2001 they perhaps did not imagine that their minimalistic lounge arrangements would take off so quickly. Two albums in three years have highlighted their productivity as they firm out their smoothe 60s jazzy sounds in Europe's main languages. The albums' commercial success have decided the pair on plunging into the live circuit with the same passion they brought to their recordings.
In 2006 they released their third studio album "Travel... (In Order Not To Arrive)". A trip around the world in music. Each song is placed at a special setting in the world. Sometimes it's the language, other times it's an instrument, a rhythm or a story that brings us on a journey to a distant country or a city. Sometimes it's just a wishful dream, other times tales of being there.

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Ain't No Sunshine
Jazzamor 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

Wonder this time where he's gone,
Wonder if he's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone

And this house just ain't no home

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,

Gonna leave the young thing alone,
ain't no sunshine when he's gone
ain't no home when he's away.
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone,
and this doorways come to long.

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, 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,

Gonna leave the young thing alone,
ain't no sunshine when he's gone
ain't no home when he's away.

Ain't no sunshine when he's gone,
and this doorways come to long.

Overall Meaning

The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by Jazzamor is about the absence of a loved one and how life becomes dull and lonely when they are not around. The lyrics emphasize how the departure of the person in question affects the singer’s emotions and living conditions. It is not warm when he's away, hinting at the warmth he brings into the singer's life. And this house just ain't no home without him, implying that the person plays a significant role in making the house feel warm and welcoming. The repeated phrase in the chorus "I know" indicates the helplessness of the singer in dealing with the absence of the person they love.

The lyrics of the song suggest that the loved one is someone who leaves frequently and for long periods. The singer seems to be unsure about the reasons for their departure and if they will ever come back. The line "wonder if he’s gone to stay" shows the singer’s concern about their loved one making a permanent departure from their life.

Overall, the song is about the pain of being separated from someone you love and the emptiness that lingers in their absence. It highlights how the singer's life changes in the absence of their loved one, making it clear that life is not the same without them.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no sunshine when he's gone.
The presence of him makes everything seem bright and positive but now that he is gone, darkness and gloom have settled in.

It's not warm when he's away.
His absence makes everything feel so cold and bitter.

And he's always gone too long
He is never around when needed and his inaction to be present is felt deeply.

Wonder this time where he's gone,
One is curious to know where he has gone to as it happens often.

Wonder if he's gone to stay
One is anxious if he has left for good and not coming back.

And this house just ain't no home
The longingness for him to be present is so intense that there is no home anymore without him.

Gonna leave the young thing alone,
It is better to let go of something that is not right in order to find happiness elsewhere rather than being stuck in a difficult situation.

and this doorways come to long.
The time has come to move on from him and embrace new possibilities.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
The repetition of this phrase shows the certainty of the feeling and the need for him to come back.

ain't no home when he's away.
Without his presence, there is no sense of belonging or familiarity which makes one feel lost and disconnected.

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