Ain't No Sunshine
Singers And Songwriters Lyrics

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Verse 1
Well I used to be the life and soul of the party
I would tell the jokes and they would be funny
The audience would laugh and shout out for more
And we all would have a wonderful ball

Verse 2
Well I used to be an all round entertainer

I’d make the people laugh
With my wit and my humour
But now I’m just becoming a bore
Cause I just ain’t funny no more

Chorus
Well I just ain’t funny no more
No I just ain’t funny no more
All my jokes have gone

Everything’s gone wrong
And I just ain’t funny no more

Overall Meaning

The Singers And Songwriters song "Ain't No Sunshine" talks about a once popular and entertaining person who has lost their spark. In the first verse, it highlights how this person was once the "life and soul of the party," able to make people laugh with their jokes and wit. The audience enjoyed their company, and they all had a great time. However, in the second verse, it shows how this person has lost their touch of creativity and humor, and their once entertaining self has now become a "bore." It is frustrating for them to know that they are not funny anymore and have lost their ability to make people laugh.

Overall, this song touches on the subject of losing one's talent and how it can be disheartening. People may become accustomed to being the best at something, but one day, their skills may disappear, leaving them with no choice but to accept reality. Therefore, this song is a reminder that talent is fleeting, and we should appreciate it while we still have it.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I used to be the life and soul of the party
I was once the center of attention, the one who made everyone happy at social gatherings.

I would tell the jokes and they would be funny
My comic timing was impeccable and I always knew how to tell a good joke.

The audience would laugh and shout out for more
My audience loved me and always wanted more of my jokes.

And we all would have a wonderful ball
We all had a great time together, laughing and enjoying each other's company.

Well I used to be an all round entertainer
I was once an overall performer who could do many things to entertain people.

I’d make the people laugh
I had the natural talent to make people laugh.

With my wit and my humour
I had a sharp and intelligent sense of humor that I used to make people laugh.

But now I’m just becoming a bore
However, I have lost my charm and become dull.

Cause I just ain’t funny no more
I cannot make people laugh anymore, my comic timing has failed me.

Well I just ain’t funny no more
I have lost my humor and the ability to entertain people.

No I just ain’t funny no more
I have become very serious, I am not the entertaining person I once was.

All my jokes have gone
I have lost my comic material completely. I cannot come up with any good jokes anymore.

Everything’s gone wrong
I am not funny anymore, and this has taken away my charm and ability to engage people.

And I just ain’t funny no more
My comic abilities have abandoned me and I have lost my sense of humor.

Lyrics © Gottalife Productions
Written by: James Wright

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Comments from YouTube:

@suzybailey5501

2y↑35

A wonderfully soulful and emotional arrangement. I loved hearing more of his higher range in this but just as you're settling into that.. BOOM! He drags you back into the bowels of the earth! Great reaction as always, thanks! 🙂👍

@candilunsford2878

2y↑37

It's almost to the point where you can just say Geoff. and that's all you need. He stepped out of the box on this one and once again killed it. He's got a bigger box now so I'm excited to see where he, and VoicePlay, goes this year.

@zitriphyer8429

2y↑1

you just copy pasting that everywhere? 😄

@radbrad1935

I’ve seen that comment a few times too, but I don’t mind seeing it on different reaction videos because 1: it’s likely more intended for the reactor to see, not for us viewers that watch several reactors and read comments and 2: it is slightly different each time I’ve seen it anyway, so even if the main point of the comment is copy pasted, it’s not a big deal in my eyes. I can understand the intention behind it.

@zitriphyer8429

@@radbrad1935 I meant nothing by it. But no, it’s the exact same comment

@aaroncoffman88

2y↑15

The whole video was masterful. He put so much emotion into it and the setting, a nearly empty house, only added to the atmosphere of the song. It was great. Great reaction Brad. Glad you got to this one so quick

@tracyz9155

2y↑16

This is such an interesting arrangement. Especially the change of lead tone. Thanks for your reaction

@gugz76

2y↑5

Definitely one of my favorites by Geoff!

@Broomrider1492

2y↑12

Beware of that fist DROP. Put your seatbelt on. The emotions he puts into this song.

@DC-tm7ys

2y↑4

Very nice reaction. The song is epic....sad...sensual and made for our Geoff.

@jessicahedman3048

2y↑1

I love the way Geoff makes this classic his "own"!

@sprumf

2y↑5

I’m so glad someone else got change on the rise vibes from his humming. I heard it the first time I listened and was like “this reminds me of change on the rise!”

@lkayh

2y↑5

I love that you caught that “Change on the Rise” vibe in there. I was thinking the same thing.

You mentioned Marcelito Pomoy. I also think of Dimash as a guy who has about eleven different voices. People who can do this are amazing.

Great reaction!!

@parkerbrown-nesbit1747

2y↑2

Yes, he does sound like two different people! I had to double check yesterday when I watched it.

@melaninikolova8495

2y↑2

Geoff did an incredible job. My fav version ever done of this song so far

@bsmith5970

2y↑3

A quintet of Geoffs.

@alexwalker8440

2y↑2

I love it!! 😍💯. As always with Geoff, expect the unexpected and end up speechless! 🤯. I know, I know, I know, yeah!!

@mastermonster195able

2y↑1

This is now my favorite of the 'Just Geoff' songs. His range seems so easy and effortless!...and endless!!!

@CrimFerret

2y↑1

A wonderful blues cover.

@nikkibanning176

2y↑1

Love the way Geoff mixed this up. Love all his voices❤️

@kellywilliams364

2y↑1

This has taken over as my favorite solo by Geoff.

@iamsquatty

It's so fantastic, he sounds like he's almost chewing on some of those low breathy lines 😍

@mastermonster195able

I remember singing in concert with your family group back in the 90's when I was the lead singer for 'The Southerners'. Y'all were riding the #1 song in the country at the time. Awesome group!

@victorcowboywest

2y↑1

Just found out that his Withers (7/4/1938-3/30/2020) was inspired by movie "THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES" He explained, in reference to the characters who both alcoholics were alternately weak and strong. Basically you miss the water until the well runs dry.

@debbieengle4670

Great

@chetthehoss

I'm glad I'm not the only one hearing that vocal line that's also in Avi's Change on the Rise. Another fantastic song.

@kirstenwyatt9675

2y↑1

Ya know, this sounds like a song Hades would sing for Persephone in Lore Olympus!

@laundrygoddess4

This blew my mind within 15 seconds

@Iansco1

This man is what happens when the High School Chorus Bass hits his groove in college.

@RKOStunner619

Loved the reaction, but what I love more is that Bryan Danielson shirt. I happened to be wearing mine as I watched it. Instant sub.

@bartonbagnes4605

Great version. You have a good low voice yourself. About a year ago I asked if you could react to Claire Crosby singing "Gethsemane" for Easter. It would be nice if you could do so this year.