Ain't No Sunshine
Eternal Shadows: Unveiling the Heartache in Al Jarreau's 'Ain't No Sunshine'
Lyrics
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Acknowledges a lack of positive atmosphere when the person (she) is not present.
It's not warm when she's away
Describes the absence as a cold or unwelcoming time.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the idea that the singer feels the absence of sunshine (happiness) when she is gone.
She's always gone too long
Expresses frustration with the extended duration of her absence.
Any time she goes away
States that any time she departs, it brings a sense of emptiness or sadness.
Wonder this time where she's gone
Poses a question about her whereabouts this time, indicating uncertainty and concern.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Raises the possibility that she might have left for good, adding to the singer's worries.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Repeats the sentiment that her absence diminishes the quality of life.
And this house just ain't no home
Highlights the impact on the home environment, emphasizing the emotional void created.
Anytime she goes away
Reiterates the emotional impact of her departures on the singer's life.
I know
Introduces personal reflection on the situation, suggesting self-awareness.
I leave the young thing alone
Acknowledges leaving a young person alone, possibly regretting the absence's effect on others.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Restates the theme that her absence brings darkness or sadness.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reaffirms the idea that there is no sunshine (happiness) when she is not around.
Home is darkness several days
Describes the home as dark and gloomy during her extended absence.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Echoes the sentiment that her departure creates a void of positivity.
And this house just ain't no home
Emphasizes the impact on the home environment, repeating the idea of it not feeling like a home.
Any time she goes away
Reiterates the emotional impact of her departures on the singer's life.
Any time she goes away
Underlines the recurring nature of her departures and their consistent negative effect.
Any time she goes away
Continues to emphasize the repetitive and ongoing nature of her departures.
Any time she goes away
Concludes by reinforcing the idea that her absence always brings a sense of emptiness or sadness.
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