Ain't No Sunshine
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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 gone to stay
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
Hey, I ought to leave the 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
The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers is a heartrending ballad about the absence of a lover. The song revolves around the idea that the singer's world is incomplete without his lover, and her absence is felt acutely. The repetition of the phrase "ain't no sunshine" emphasizes the isolation and darkness the singer feels when his lover is gone. The lyrics go on to describe the emptiness in the singer's home and the longing he experiences while wondering where his lover may be.
The final stanza shows the singer's recognition that he should move on from the relationship, but he cannot escape the overwhelming feelings of sadness and loneliness that accompany his lover's departure. The song's emotional depth conveys the pain that comes with losing someone we love, and the difficulty in moving on from that loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
The atmosphere and warmth of this place fades away the moment she leaves
It's not warm when she's away.
The warmth and comfort that her presence provides disappears when she's not around
And she's always gone too long
Her absence always feels longer than it really is
Anytime she goes away
This place feels lonely and empty without her presence
Wonder this time where she's gone
I wonder where she went this time and if she intends to stay away for long
Wonder if she's gone to stay
I wonder if she left with no intention of returning anytime soon
And this house just ain't no home
This place feels lifeless and dull without her presence
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I'm aware of the consequences of my actions, but it's difficult to resist my feelings
Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone
I probably should stop pursuing her and let her be
Only darkness every day.
Her absence creates a void that nothing else can fill
Anytime she goes away
Her presence is integral to the happiness of this place
Anytime she goes away
This place feels incomplete and dull without her presence
Anytime she goes away
Nothing can compensate for the happiness and warmth that she brings to this place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers
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