Ain't No Sunshine
Echoes of Absence: Cœur de Pirate's Soulful Tale
Lyrics
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Expresses the absence of joy or brightness when "she" is not present.
It's not warm when she's away.
Highlights the lack of warmth in the environment during her absence.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the theme of diminished happiness when she is gone.
And she's always gone too long
Suggests she is consistently away for extended periods.
Anytime she goes away
Emphasizes the impact on the atmosphere whenever she departs.
Wonder this time where she's gone
Ponders about her current whereabouts during this absence.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Raises the question of whether she might be gone permanently.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Repeats the idea of diminished sunshine (happiness) in her absence.
And this house just ain't no home
States that the house lacks the essence of a home without her presence.
Anytime she goes away.
Reiterates the impact on the home environment when she goes away.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
Conveys a deep sense of awareness or understanding about the situation.
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
Acknowledges the speaker's awareness of the need to let go, but it's challenging.
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Confirms the continued absence of joy when she is not present.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the recurring theme of darkness and gloom without her.
Only darkness every day.
Describes the persistent absence of light and happiness each day.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Repeats the idea that her absence creates a void in the speaker's life.
And this house just ain't no home
Reiterates the impact on the home, emphasizing its lack of warmth.
Anytime she goes away
Underlines the negative atmosphere whenever she goes away.
Anytime she goes away
Emphasizes the repetitive and ongoing nature of her departures.
Anytime she goes away
-Anytime she goes away
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