Ain't No Sunshine
Sofuja Lyrics
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Hmmmmm...
Nohooo...
Hmmm...
Come onohohohn.
Let me be, your, your, your...
Let me make you move.
Ain′t no sunshine when she's gone,
It′s not warm when she is away.
Ain't no sunshine when she is gone,
She is always gone to long,
Anytime she goes away.
Wonder this time where she is gone.
Wonder if she is gone to stay.
But it ain't no sunshine when she′s gone,
This house it ain′t a home any time she is away.
And i know, i know i know i know i know i know...
Ain't no sun shine when she′s gone, she's allways gone to long, anytime she′s gone.
Wonder this time where she's gone.
Wonder if she is gone to stay.
But it ain′t no sun shine when she is gone,
This house,
It ain't no home anytime she goes away.
Anytime, she goes away.
Sofuja's song Ain't No Sunshine is a sorrowful ballad that speaks to the emptiness and longing that comes with the absence of a loved one. The first verse sets the tone by repeating the refrain, "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone, it's not warm when she is away." The use of negative language and the stark contrast between sunshine and darkness conveys the deep sense of loss that the singer feels.
The second verse adds to this feeling of uncertainty and longing as the singer wonders if their loved one has gone for good. The repetition of "wonder" emphasizes the singer's anxiety and lack of control over the situation. The final verse brings the song to a close with the same refrain and a declaration of the reality of the situation. The repetition of "anytime she goes away" brings a sense of finality to the song and emphasizes the inevitability of loss.
Overall, Sofuja's Ain't No Sunshine is a powerful song that speaks to the pain of separation and the longing for the return of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain′t no sunshine when she's gone,
There's a lack of brightness in my life when she's not around.
It's not warm when she is away.
Life doesn't feel joyful and comfortable without her presence.
She is always gone too long,
Her absence lingers for an extended period, making it difficult for me to cope.
Anytime she goes away.
Each and every time she leaves, my world turns gloomy.
Wonder this time where she is gone.
I wonder where she could have disappeared to this time around.
Wonder if she is gone to stay.
I fear that she might have left for good this time and may never come back.
This house it ain't a home any time she is away.
Without her presence, my home feels lifeless and dull.
And I know, I know I know I know I know I know…
I'm aware, for sure and without a doubt, that her departure is the root cause of my unhappiness.
Anytime, she goes away.
Her absence casts a shadow on my life every single time she leaves.
Writer(s): Earl Simmons, Damon J. Blackman, Bill Withers
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mr.burnardo4030
Es la mejor versión de este tema de un vocalista que yo haya escuchado. No sé qué será de él hoy, pero hay cantantes de una sola canción, y ya con eso se ganan el paraíso.
@pietje32
I have this on CD, never knew there was a video of the recording. 5 stars every time!!
@TuanaMey
Your voice is breath taking.....Hammer! I love it!
@rowe315
Great voice and great performance.
@TheRealMevuss
There are lots of soul in her voice. Fell in love. :D haha
@welshyinoz
Thanks for posting this, i've just stumbled upon Boris today as i was searching for some Donny Hathaway songs. He has a phenominal voice, no matter where he's from. I've read some posts about trying to make it in the US and struggling back home, but he should give the UK a go. There is a great soul movement over there and i imagine his awesome voice would be appreciated rather than back in Holland.
@nonimi2037
He is so underrated unfortunatelly... Love u Boris!!
@MissJayG
his voice here in his younger 'sofuja' days was a tad shaky compared to now (say what? lol). But his control and voice has actually grown to one of the best that belongs among the greatest!
@adnama721
This is a beautiful rendition of the Bill Withers song.
@bettySwollox
Ok Yeay! First to comment. Great arrangement of this song by boris and SoFuJa. Really think this guys voice is so full of soul. Great to hear a white guy pull off this black soul classic.