Sunshine
Nancy Wilson Lyrics


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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 ought to leave the young thing alone,
but ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
only darkness everyday.
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.
Anytime she goes away

Overall Meaning

The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by Nancy Wilson details the despair and sadness that comes with the absence of a loved one. The song begins with the declaration that there is no sunshine when the person is gone, painting a picture of the deep void left in their absence. The next verse wonders where the person might have gone, questioning if they will even return. The chorus repeats the idea that the absence of this person brings darkness and coldness into the home, and that they are gone for extended periods of time.


The final verse acknowledges that it might be best to refrain from being with this person due to the pain they inflict on the singer when they are gone. However, the repeated choruses make it clear that regardless of what the singer ought to do, the reality is that without their beloved's presence, there is no warmth, no light, and ultimately, no home.


Overall, the haunting melody and soulful lyrics of "Ain't No Sunshine" exemplify the loneliness and sadness that comes with the absence of someone we hold dear.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
The singer feels lonely and sad when the person they love is not around.


It's not warm when she's away.
Without the person they love, the singer feels cold and alone.


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone and she's always gone too long anytime she goes away.
The singer feels like the person they love is always away for too long, leaving them in darkness.


Wonder this time where she's gone, wonder if she's gone to stay.
The artist wonders where the person they love has gone and if they will ever come back.


And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.
Without the person they love, the artist's home feels empty and not like a home.


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
The singer repeats 'I know' to emphasize how strongly they feel about the absence of the person they love.


Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone, but ain't no sunshine when she's gone, ain't no sunshine when she's gone, only darkness everyday.
The singer knows they should let go of the person they love, but they can't because the loneliness is overwhelming.


And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away, anytime she goes away, anytime she goes away, anytime she goes away.
The artist emphasizes how much they feel the absence of the person they love by repeating 'anytime she goes away.'




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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Marcia thedj

Thanks to Nancy Wilson for doing it best - we'll reminisce in her beautiful jazz-pop storytelling forevermore. 💞🎶💞
February 20, 1937 – December 13, 2018

John Davis

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FrankE R

The sultry, sensual, smokey funk arrangement is the perfect setting for Nancy's classy and incomparable brand of sexy effectively complemented by John Klemmer's otherworldly sax and whoever that scat master is. Next to "As You Desire Me" this is one of her sweet fires that burn ever so nicely. R.I.P.

YS HUFF

What a DopeAss musical arrangement in this tune. My Mom use to blast it from our BKLYN home. Nancy Wilson... you were the truth in your music & social activism. Respect & thank you so much for all you've done to entertain the world. May you RILove. <3 ♫♪

olusheyi banjo

Rest In Musicians Heaven Nancy Wilson. You were a classy class act

Ronald Morris

@MALEKE O'NEY me look

MALEKE O'NEY

olusheyi banjo the epitome of class!

ilovegoodsax

I almost forgot about this gem and happy to rediscover it after nearly 40 years. What great memories of that time this song brings back. Thank you Nancy Wilson and may your soul rest in eternal peace....

Vivian Mckinzie

This was my favorite back in the day. I looked to find this album over the years but no success. Never let other people borrow your music.........R.I.P......Died 12/13/2018

Gigi Rey

I feel u....

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