Ain't No Sunshine
Mark Knopfler & Al Jarreau Lyrics
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It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
She's always gone too long
Any time 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
I know
I leave the young thing alone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Home is darkness several days
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Any time she goes away
Any time she goes away
Any time she goes away
Any time she goes away
The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by Mark Knopfler and Al Jarreau is a soulful ballad about the emptiness and darkness that ensues when a loved one is away. The lyrics suggest that the absence of the person leads to a lack of warmth, light, and joy in the singer's life. The repetition of the phrase "Ain't no sunshine" emphasizes the emptiness, and the longing for the person becomes more intense as the singer wonders where the person has gone and if they will return.
The line "I know I leave the young thing alone" suggests that the singer understands that his or her actions may be causing the loved one to leave, and that the singer may be at fault for the emptiness in their life. The final repetition of "anytime she goes away" shows that the absence is not just a physical one, but an emotional one as well, and that the singer is left feeling incomplete and lonely whenever the loved one leaves.
Overall, the song expresses an emotional vulnerability and a longing for the return of a loved one, while also reflecting on the ways in which the singer's own actions may have contributed to the emptiness in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life feels empty and bleak without her presence
It's not warm when she's away
The warmth and love in life vanishes when she's not around
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Her absence brings darkness and gloominess in life
She's always gone too long
She's away for an extended period making it unbearable to live without her
Any time she goes away
Every time she leaves, sadness overwhelms me
Wonder this time where she's gone
I wonder every time where she goes and what she's up to
Wonder if she's gone to stay
I worry if she's left me for good and won't come back
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
I cannot function properly without her by my side
And this house just ain't no home
The place where we live together feels empty and unwelcoming
I know
I am aware of the fact
I leave the young thing alone
I deliberately ignore the things that could make me happy when she's not around
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
The absence of her light in my world makes me feel lost and hopeless
Home is darkness several days
Every time she's gone, my home feels like a place of melancholy and sadness
And this house just ain't no home
Without her, my home feels like a soulless place
Any time she goes away
Every time she leaves, I feel lost and helpless
Any time she goes away
Even the thought of her leaving makes me feel miserable
Any time she goes away
The pain of her absence never seems to fade away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
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@archivestereo
His guitar is amazing and his voice is even more amazing. This is must see stuff!
@Shadowsdreamer123
that little bend @ 0:48. too awesome!
@mwillh
Lots of talent, voice real good- keep going! Thanks !
@CamerenCollierMusic
why doesn't this have more views?? Its been so long.. and its so good..
@oblvr8
Real heart for music
@yorkkia2780
I have always loved this song. yea, you rock it
@joeljackart
Yeah man, great song, cover and groove!
@tw176858
you play an awsome guitar dude.... omg... love it..
@neduddgi
Wow, very good, suggestive!
@Rc0nn3ll
46 secs in and..... your amazing!