Ain't No Sunshine
Ken Boothe Lyrics


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It's always cold when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
She's always gone too long
Any time she goes away

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
In this house just ain't my home
Any time she goes away

I know
Yeah, I know
I know
I will leave your things alone
There 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
In this house just ain't my home
Any time she goes away
Any time she goes away

I wonder this time where she's gone
I wonder if she's gone to stay

I leave your things alone
But there ain't no sunshine when she's gone
I leave your things alone
But there ain't no sunshine when she's gone

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone

Any time she goes away




Any time she goes away
Any time she goes away

Overall Meaning

Ken Boothe's song "Ain't No Sunshine" is a poignant ballad that speaks to the feelings of isolation and loneliness that can come with the absence of a loved one. The song is primarily centered on the experience of the singer, who is left feeling cold and alone whenever the object of their affection is away. The refrain "ain't no sunshine when she's gone" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the darkness that the singer feels in the absence of their loved one.


The second verse of the song further underscores the sense of emptiness that prevails in the singer's life when their loved one is away. The singer notes that their home doesn't feel like a home when their loved one is gone, and that the darkness that pervades everything is overwhelming. However, the singer also notes that they are determined to respect the wishes of their loved one and leave their things alone, even though it is difficult to do so.


Overall, the song is a reflection on the pain that can come with separation from a loved one. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the emotional weight of the experience, and Boothe's soulful delivery adds an extra layer of pathos to the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

It's always cold when she's away
The absence of the person he loves makes him feel lonely and cold


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
His life becomes gloomy and dark when the person he loves is not around


She's always gone too long
The person he loves is always away longer than he would like


Any time she goes away
Every time she is not around, he feels lost and alone


In this house just ain't my home
Without the person he loves, his home feels empty and devoid of warmth


I know
He acknowledges and is aware of how much he is affected by her absence


Yeah, I know
He repeats that he is fully aware of the impact of her absence


I will leave your things alone
He understands that there is no point in holding on to her things when she is not around


Only darkness every day
Without the person he loves, his days feel bleak and devoid of light


I wonder this time where she's gone
He is curious and unsure of where the person he loves has gone


I wonder if she's gone to stay
He wonders if her absence is going to be permanent


Any time she goes away
Every time she is not around, he feels lost and alone




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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Bobby Davro

Absolute classic

David Lamb

One of the greatest most soulful artists of our times . Beautiful Bill Withers song too.

Melanie Smith

Classic ❤

Açutí

BIG TUNE! 😭

Steven Bennett

Brilliant

vitto Alejandro di Corleone

forever loving Jah

Todd Devlin

@karentiffin43 i know, i know, i know i aught to leave that young thing alone, but there aint no sunshine when your gone!?

Haraki Manhaj

😅

Cizia Zykë

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