2. Mama Lion is also a modern group from San Francisco who's songs range from upbeat post-punk to beautiful melodic dirges. They've released one EP entitled "Gamble, Gamble, Die.".
Ain't No Sunshine
Mama Lion Lyrics
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It's not warm when he's away
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
And he's always gone too long
Anytime he goes away
I wonder this time where he's gone
Wonder how long he's gonna stay
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime he goes away
Well I know I know I know I know
When he's gone
Always gone too long
Anytime he goes away
Anytime he goes away
Anytime he goes
The lyrics of Mama Lion's song "Ain't No Sunshine" are a poignant expression of the feelings of loss and loneliness that accompany the absence of a loved one. The repeated refrain "Ain't no sunshine when he's gone" sets the tone for the song, creating a sense of emptiness and coldness that pervades the atmosphere of the lyrics. The use of the third person pronoun "he" adds further distance to the relationship between the singer and the subject of the song, strengthening the sense of separation and disconnection.
The second stanza of the song expresses the singer's uncertainty about the future of the relationship, wondering where her loved one has gone and how long he will be away. The use of the word "wonder" emphasizes the singer's sense of powerlessness and her inability to control the situation. The final stanza of the song reaffirms the central message of the refrain, that the absence of the loved one creates a void in the singer's life that cannot be filled, and that their home is no longer a place of warmth and comfort.
Overall, "Ain't No Sunshine" is a powerful and affecting song that speaks to the universal human experience of loss and longing. Its evocative lyrics and haunting melody have made it a classic of the soul and R&B genres, and a testament to the enduring power of music to express the deepest emotions of the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
The energy and warmth in my life are absent when he's not here.
It's not warm when he's away
My life loses its energy as soon as he leaves my presence.
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
The joy and happiness that he brings into my life vanish when he is not here.
And he's always gone too long
He takes too much time away from me and leaves me feeling empty and unstable.
Anytime he goes away
Whenever he leaves my presence, my life feels incomplete and dull.
I wonder this time where he's gone
I am filled with curiosity about where he might have gone this time.
Wonder how long he's gonna stay
I am unsure of how long he plans on staying away from me and how that will affect our relationship.
And this house just ain't no home
Without him in my life, my house and my surroundings feel bleak and empty.
Well I know I know I know I know
I am aware of how empty and deprived I feel whenever he is not present.
When he's gone
When he is not here with me.
Always gone too long
His absence feels too long and unbearable for me to deal with.
Anytime he goes away
Whenever he leaves my life, I am left feeling incomplete and lacking in energy.
Anytime he goes away
Whenever he leaves my life, the warmth and joy also dissipate into nothingness.
Anytime he goes
No matter the situation, whenever he goes away from me, it feels unpleasant and difficult.
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Fay Castle
One of the most underrated rock bands ever.
Timothy Hawes
Great band vastly underrated and Lynn Carey WHAT A VOICE
Francisco Javier Munguia Zamudio
Solo ella pudo cantar esa canción de esa manera me encanta
Luis Chavez
That voice! ❤
Ingeniería Arquitectura
Me encanta esta banda casi olvidada, gracias por compartir
Armando Guevara
Muy buena version entre Hard & Blues
Maria Viola
Supercool och uppriktig version!
AdletProductions
Man thanks a lot for your videos! dope samples!
Marie Maës
Mille merci pour cette publication... Que je n'avais plus eu l'occasion d'écouter depuis si longtemps !
Refugio Sanchez
gracias por compartir la buena musica de los 70s y con mama lion un agasago para el oido