Ain't No Sunshine
Selah Sue ft. Ronny Mosuse Lyrics
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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
I wonder this time where she's gone
I wonder if she's gone to stay
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I ought to leave young thing alone
But 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
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
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 ought to leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
The lyrics to Selah Sue Feat. Ronny Mosuse's song Ain't No Sunshine express the singer's agony and despair when their loved one is away. The first stanza repetitively emphasizes the absence of the sunshine in the singer's life when their lover is away. The second stanza reveals the singer's curiosity about their lover's whereabouts and hints at their fear that their lover might leave them permanently. The lines "And this house just ain't no home" convey the sense of loneliness and isolation that the singer experiences in their lover's absence.
The chorus "I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I ought to leave young thing alone, but ain't no sunshine when she's gone" portrays the singer's internal conflict. They realize that they would be better off leaving their lover, but they can't bear the thought of being without them. The song captures the painful experience of being in love with someone who may not reciprocate these feelings equally.
Overall, Selah Sue Feat. Ronny Mosuse's Ain't No Sunshine is a heart-wrenching ballad that showcases the agony of unrequited love and the struggle to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
The brightness and warmth of my life disappear when she's not around.
It's not warm when she's away
My life becomes cold and empty without her presence.
And she's always gone too long
Her absence feels prolonged and unbearable.
Anytime she goes away
Every time she leaves, my world turns upside down.
I wonder this time where she's gone
I question where she's gone this time and what it means for our relationship.
I wonder if she's gone to stay
I'm afraid that she may have left me for good this time.
And this house just ain't no home
Without her, my home feels empty and lifeless.
I ought to leave young thing alone
I should give up on this relationship, as it doesn't seem to be making me happy.
Only darkness every day
Her absence brings darkness and depression into my life.
Anytime she goes away
Once again, her leaving brings sadness and loneliness into my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bill Withers
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@howardmanley3388
No fancy makeup or hairdos , no false eyelashes just a plain girl with a voice out of this world Thanks!
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Love her!!!!
@johnf5476
This young lady is such a talent, love her music I salute you Selah Sue .... bloody marvelous
@xing2937
if selah had all the lyrics...this song would be a BLAST...
such a difficult song to sing, but her voice fills the gaps...
selah is one of the most underhyped musicians ever...wish her all the best :)
@besamemucho5
what a master piece!!! you can listen to it many times and don't worry about getting tired..
@jules8159
With the voice she has she’s allowed to cover this song, as elite as it sounds
@Unclerupert
I'd never heard of either of these artists, and really didn't think anyone could do justice to this song, but wow!
@Pedobear0908
In my opinion that's the duo who makes this song perfect :) they have both unique voices and they complete each other very well
@chrisiwisikanaldingsibings4865
Awesome interpretation
The infamous fart at 0:08 secs cracks me up every time.
@thomasd2204
I can not hear this song seriously anymore...