Ain't No Sunshine
The Rockmelons 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
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gonna stay
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know
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
The lyrics to The Rockmelons' song Ain't No Sunshine speak about the sadness felt when a loved one leaves. The repetition of the phrase "ain't no sunshine" is used as a metaphor for how dark and gloomy life can be without this person. The absence of this loved one causes a profound sense of coldness and emptiness to permeate throughout the house. The singer wonders about where this loved one has gone and if they will ever return. The song highlights the importance of having someone special in one's life and the sense of loss felt when they are not around.
The lyrics themselves are simple, but the emotion evoked by the melody and the vocals is profound. The use of repetition means that the song is easy to remember and sing along to, which is one of the reasons why it has endured as a classic. The melancholic tone of the song is accentuated by the soulful delivery of the vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life is dull and gloomy without her presence
It's not warm when she's away
My life lacks the warmth and joy that she brings
And she's always gone too long
The duration that she remains absent is usually unbearable
Anytime she goes away
Every time she departs or leaves, it leaves a void
Wonder this time where she's gone
I'm curious about her whereabouts this time around
Wonder if she's gonna stay
I'm anxious that she might leave for good one day
And this house just ain't no home
The house feels empty and uninviting without her in it
And I know, I know
I'm aware of the fact that something is missing in my life
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Her absence constantly casts a shadow over everything
Only darkness every day
The bleakness and despondency of everyday is overwhelming
Anytime she goes away
Every time she departs or leaves, it leaves a void
And this house just ain't no home
The house feels empty and uninviting without her in it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
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i was 15 when i listen to this , now in 2020 i still listen, hello from Malaysia
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Gorgeous. I love Deni's voice. She deserved far greater success.
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Had the pleasure of going to school with Miss Deni Hines in the 80s
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Can't believe this is over 30 years ago!
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What a voice 😯❤️👍😊🇦🇺
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LOvely!
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One of my fave songs of all time
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Shes got a sick voice hey
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Hi Deni, l love this song Absolutely Brilliant!!!! 😊😊😊
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God bless the years 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 & 2023 for those years of the Rat, Rabbit, Horse & Rooster in Chinese Horoscopes being the 1990s decade years!