Ain't No Sunshine
Jean Mouawad Lyrics

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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 ought to leave the young thing 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.
Anytime she goes away.

Overall Meaning

The Jean Mouawad rendition of "Ain't No Sunshine" is an emotional and melancholic song, characterized by its memorable lyrics that perfectly capture the feelings of loss and loneliness. The song tells the story of a man who is left alone every time his lover leaves. The absence of the woman in the song is compared to darkness, which emphasizes the emptiness and despair that the singer feels whenever she's gone. The repetition of the lyrics "I know, I know" creates a sense of anguish and resignation, emphasizing the hopelessness of the situation.

The lyrics also capture the singer's inner turmoil, as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that his lover may be leaving him for good. When he sings "Wonder this time where she's gone, wonder if she's gone to stay," it highlights his uncertainty about the future of their relationship. He fears that his lover has left him permanently, ultimately leading him to the realization that he cannot be without her.

Overall, the song is an incredibly touching portrayal of the fear of losing someone you love and the pain of loneliness that follows.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
The happiness and warmth in his life vanishes when she leaves.

It's not warm when she's away.
Her absence brings a chill to his life that cannot be remedied.

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And she's always gone too long anytime she goes away.
Her absence causes a prolonged period of darkness in his life.

Wonder this time where she's gone, Wonder if she's gone to stay
He wonders where she is and whether or not she will return to him.

And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.
Without her presence, their home becomes an empty and lonely place.

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
He is well-aware of the pain her absence causes him.

Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone, But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, only darkness everyday.
Although he should move on, her absence continues to cause a void in his life.

Anytime she goes away.
Each time she leaves, the darkness in his life returns.

Anytime she goes away.
Her absence is a constant torment in his life.

Anytime she goes away.
He cannot escape the despair that follows when she is not with him.

Anytime she goes away.
Her departure is a never-ending source of pain for him.

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