Lyrics
And I know, I know,
Repeated emphasis on the speaker's knowledge and awareness
And I know, I know,
Continued emphasis on the speaker's certainty and understanding
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
Further reinforcement of the speaker's acknowledgment and certainty
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
There is a feeling of emptiness or sadness when the person referred to as "she" is not present
It's not warm when she's away
The absence of this person brings a coldness or emotional distance
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiteration of the absence of brightness or joy when she's not around
And she's always gone too long
She tends to be away for extended periods, causing a sense of longing or loneliness
Anytime she goes away
Her departure affects the atmosphere significantly each time
Wonder this time where she's gone
Curiosity about where she might have gone this time
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Wondering if her absence is permanent this time
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Restating the impact of her absence on the emotional state
And this house just ain't no home
The feeling of her absence makes the place devoid of comfort or familiarity
Anytime she goes away
Reiterating the impact of her departure on the environment
And I know, I know,
Re-emphasizing the speaker's sense of understanding and awareness
And I know, I know,
Continued emphasis on the speaker's certainty and perception
And I know, I know,
Further reinforcement of the speaker's acknowledgment and certainty
Hey, I oughtta leave young thing alone
Recognizing the need to distance oneself from a situation but struggling due to the impact of her absence
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterating the absence of joy or brightness when she's not present
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Restating the emptiness or lack of light when she's away
Only darkness every day
Highlighting the constant feeling of darkness or gloom in her absence
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiteration of the emotional void in her absence
And this house just ain't no home
Once again, the absence of emotional comfort or familiarity when she's not there
Anytime she goes away
Impact of her leaving on the atmosphere, emphasizing its significance
Anytime she goes away
Repetition of the impact of her departure on the environment
Anytime she goes away
Reiterating the emotional impact of her leaving
Anytime she goes away
Continued emphasis on the emotional effect of her departure
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