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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 oughtta 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers, released in 1971, is a melancholic ballad that talks about the feeling of emptiness and sadness when someone special is away. Withers repetitively sings the phrase "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" to express the overwhelming feeling of darkness and gloom that follows, emphasizing the significance of this person in his life. In the verses, he wonders where she went and if she's coming back, demonstrating his uncertainty, which adds to his sadness. The song is a true representation of a heartbreaking situation that anyone can relate to – the feeling of helplessness and loneliness whenever a loved one is not around.


Bill Withers succeeded in delivering a song that is both simple and profound that became immensely popular. The track was initially recorded in 1970 with the intention of being a B-side, but the producer believed it had the potential to be a hit, and indeed it became one. In 1972 it won a Grammy for Best R&B Song, and to this moment, it is considered one of the greatest Love songs ever made.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life isn't as bright and happy when she's not around.


It's not warm when she's away
There's a coldness, an emptiness, without her presence.


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life isn't as bright and happy when she's not around.


And she's always gone too long
She's absent for much too much time.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves, everything feels less lively.


Wonder this time where she's gone
I wonder where she is this time and if she's gone for good.


Wonder if she's gone to stay
I wonder if she's left me for good.


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life isn't as bright and happy when she's not around.


And this house just ain't no home
The house I live in feels empty and lifeless without her.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves, everything feels less lively.


And I know, I know, I know, I know,
I'm fully aware, I'm completely conscious, of this situation.


I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I'm fully conscious and have no doubts.


I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I'm fully conscious and have no doubts.


I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I'm fully conscious and have no doubts.


I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I'm fully conscious and have no doubts.


I know, I know,
I'm fully conscious even when I don't want to be.


Hey, I oughtta leave young thing alone
I should let go of this young lady.


But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
I can't bring myself to let go because she makes life brighter.


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life isn't as bright and happy when she's not around.


Only darkness every day
Life feels miserable without her.


Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life isn't as bright and happy when she's not around.


And this house just ain't no home
The house I live in feels empty and lifeless without her.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves, everything feels less lively.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves, everything feels less lively.


Anytime she goes away
Whenever she leaves, and her presence is missed.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cuategomez4710

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 oughtta 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



@imaanhammam8220

Lyrics
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 oughtta 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



@rishabhvishal7488

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's 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



@urumayukihira9716

[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gonna stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away

[Bridge]
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

[Verse 3]
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



All comments from YouTube:

@appulse

Fun fact : he actually sang "I know" 26 times because he realized that he forgot to write a verse during the recording. When it was over, he wanted to quickly write one, but everybody in the studio told him to keep it. 😉

@juliusyapo1181

It was meant to be

@b3j8

Another fun fact, listen to the last verse. Bill starts to sing "And she's always gone too long", but instantly catches his mistake and smoothly changes to "this house just ain't no home."

@fatema861

@@b3j8 yeah i noticed that too

@gneurshk4906

@@b3j8 where?

@b3j8

@@gneurshk4906 Last verse, listen close.

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@cuategomez4710

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 oughtta 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

@danielochoa9590

Thank you but we all know the lyrics in our hearts

@cuategomez4710

Daniel Ochoa lol, really good song

@TheNickness

Thanks mate, I wonder why the description had only like half the lyrics

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