Ain
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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You ever want something
That you know you shouldn't have
The more you know you shouldn't have it,
The more you want it
And then one day you get it,
It's so good too
But it's just like my girl
When she's around me
I just feel so good, so good
But right now I just feel cold, so cold
Right down to my bones
'Cause oh
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

I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, know, know, know, know,
I know, I know,
Hey I ought to leave
I ought to leave her alone
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

Overall Meaning

The song Ain't No Sunshine by Michael Jackson (Motown) is a powerful and emotive track, which explores the feelings of heartbreak and loneliness that come with losing someone you love. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is longing for someone they know they shouldn't have, but who they just can't help wanting. When they finally get what they want, it makes them feel so good, but when that person is gone, they feel cold and alone.


The chorus "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" is a metaphor for the emptiness and sadness that the singer feels when the person they love is not with them. The repetition of this line throughout the song reinforces the idea that this person is struggling to cope with their feelings of loss and loneliness.


The verse "I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, know, know, know, know, I know, I know, Hey I ought to leave, I ought to leave her alone" reveals the singer's self-awareness that their love for this person is potentially harmful and that they should let them go. However, they are unable to shake their feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

You ever want something
Have you ever been in a situation where you desire something or someone?


That you know you shouldn't have
Despite knowing that you shouldn't pursue that thing or person, you still want it.


The more you know you shouldn't have it,
The more aware you are of the fact that you shouldn't have it, the stronger your desire for it becomes.


The more you want it
Your desire for that thing or person only grows stronger with time.


And then one day you get it,
Eventually, you get what you want.


It's so good too
When you finally get what you want, it's the best thing ever.


But it's just like my girl
This feeling is similar to what I experience when I'm with my girl.


When she's around me
In her presence, I feel elated and happy.


I just feel so good, so good
Being with my girl brings me intense joy and pleasure.


But right now I just feel cold, so cold
But at this moment, I feel the exact opposite - I feel lonely and empty.


'Cause oh
This is because...


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
When my girl is not around, I feel like there is a big void in my life - there is no warmth or happiness.


It's not warm when she's away
Her absence makes me feel empty and cold.


And she's always gone too long
It seems like she's always away for an extended period of time.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she's not with me, I feel a sense of sadness and emptiness - it's like there's no sunshine in my life.


Wonder this time where she's gone
I often wonder where she's gone when she's not around.


Wonder if she's gone to stay
I even worry that she might leave for good.


And this house just ain't no home
When she's not around, the house feels empty and devoid of life - it's not the same without her.


I know, I know, I know, I know,
I am fully aware that...


I know, know, know, know, know,
I'm well aware that...


I know, I know,
I know for sure that...


Hey I ought to leave
I should probably end this relationship or situation.


I ought to leave her alone
It's best for me to stay away from her and end our relationship.


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
When she's not around, my life feels like it lacks light and joy - it feels empty and lonely.


Only darkness every day
Her absence makes me feel like my life is shrouded in darkness.


And this house just ain't no home
Without her presence, the place I lay my head does not feel like a home.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she's not with me, I feel an immense void and a sense of unhappiness.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bill Withers

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@arpitabanerjee7306

Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
And this house ain't no home
Anytime she goes away

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, know, know, know, know
I know, I know,
Hey I ought to leave
I ought to leave her alone
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone

Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
Only darkness everyday
Ain't no sunshine where she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away



All comments from YouTube:

@jamoflys

The talent is unbelievable, outrageous for a 13 year old to sing like this!

@SmartestRick13

The first time i heard micheal it was like a spirit passing through my body. Strange feeling

@powpow9560

he also did outrageous things to 13 year olds

@kudugod795

@@powpow9560this was actually a 13 day old comment wth 😹😹

@melindapringle11

Yes!

@melindapringle11

They lied about him and ….

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@bilgehanyucesoy8190

This is why MJ is the best. Pure talent at this age. Magnificient, Unbealieavable.

@tenderpawsm473

He is not going to outperform Bill Withers with this song.

@Alexander_Kobzar

he did@@tenderpawsm473

@deshawnmyers

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