She can be found singing under these pseudonymns on albums such as Pacha Ibiza, FTV (FashionTV), Paris Dernier, Hotel Costes and Privé. She had just begun to flirt with the idea of singing to jazz when she was contacted and invited to join the production of the first volume of the series, Jazz and ´80s. No one imagined the success that the series would have almost over night. The producer of the series knew a good thing when he saw it and he quickly shared his enthusiasm in the project with Karen and made her and her voice an important part of each album.
Now that Karen had gotten her toes wet in the studio, her label decided it was time to dive in and they sent her and the rest of the Quartet on tour to Brazil in late 2009. The visit was a great success and Karen came into her own onstage, gaining confidence and ever tuning and refining her singing.
On the heels of the Brazilian adventure, the label again stepped in and told Karen it was time to focus on her own material.
To this effect they sent her to Los Angeles for a few months to work with and learn from some of the best songwriters in the business. It was there that she studied under the guidance of Pam Oland , a multiple Grammy nominated songwriter who has worked with stars like Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind and Fire and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. This period gave new direction to Karens own composing and songwriting and has helped her develop her signature sound while continuing to please fans with her characteristic lush vocals.
After her stint in LA, Karen began to dedicate herself exclusively to rehearsing both new and older material with the rest of the quartet and they have achieved a symbiosis that is a pleasure to watch. The Cooltrane Quartet with Karen in the lead is an act not to be missed, full of excellent jazz versions and brand new soloist material from a truly dynamic young artist.
Ain't No Sunshine
Karen Souza 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 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
In Karen Souza's song "Ain't No Sunshine," the artist describes the emptiness felt in the absence of a loved one. The repetition of the phrase "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" emphasizes the feeling of darkness and loneliness that accompanies this loss. The lyrics also suggest that this person is often gone for extended periods, leaving behind a cold and unwelcoming atmosphere. The repetition of the line, "Anytime she goes away" reinforces the idea that the singer's life is incomplete without their loved one.
The artist expresses their own conflict in the last verse, acknowledging that they should leave their lover alone, but they cannot seem to shake their feelings of loneliness. The unresolved tension in the final line, "Anytime she goes away," further underlines the sense of persistent sadness that the artist feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
There's no happiness around when she's not with me.
It's not warm when she's away
My heart feels cold and empty when she's not here.
And she's always gone too long
Her absence feels like an eternity and it hurts me deeply.
Anytime she goes away
My world stops turning when she leaves.
Wonder this time where she's gone
I always wonder where she goes and what she does when she's not with me.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
I fear that she might never come back and our love story will end.
And this house just ain't no home
Without her presence, even our home feels lifeless and empty.
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'm fully aware of what's happening, the pain is real and it's overwhelming.
Hey, I oughtta leave young thing alone
I know that maybe I shouldn't be with her, but I can't help it.
Only darkness every day
Life feels bleak and sad without her presence, nothing seems to bring joy anymore.
Anytime she goes away
It's the worst feeling ever, I can't wait for her to come back and make things better.
Anytime she goes away
It's the same sadness, every time.
Anytime she goes away
I can't stress it enough how much I need her in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
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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 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
@cristinajesus7215
Existe coisa melhor que boa música?!
Adorooooo 😍😍😍😍👏👏
@AuroraSison-qs6ig
My, oh my, this particular artists sets me on fire with her voice😊❤....can't help it.🥰😎
@ZoeyJones
Im also a Jazz singer but Karen I'm a super fan.. love your style! x
@jesuscello5843
El alma y la piel de la Bossa Nova dentro de tú voz de terciopelo.
Gracias por tu magia.
@maddalenaloconte6301
Mi piace,mi piace,mi piaceeee______
Grazie Karen Souza,sei bravissima! <3
@darlenejohnson4265
Oh my just heard this today. Too awesome ma'am. Love the acoustics
@darlenejohnson4265
I will purchase directly. Again Thank you for rhe Blessing of your artistry via voice and the Jazz or backgroud music. Your gift of song Blesses me everyday. I love music.
@choclinda
First time I have ever heard her. What a gorgeous sultry voice. This song never sounded better.
@angell1979
Maravilhosa!!
@georgehodgkinson4956
Meow meow love it 🤩 brilliant 🇬🇧🇬🇧😊😊🤩🤩