Ain't No Sunshine
Longing Shadows: The Absence That Darkens Love
Lyrics
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
Acknowledges the absence of happiness or joy when the person referred to is not present.
It's not warm when she's away.
Emphasizes the emotional coldness or emptiness felt when she is away.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the idea that there is a lack of positive energy when she is not around.
And she's always gone too long anytime she goes away.
Expresses the prolonged nature of her absence and the impact it has on the speaker's sense of home.
Wonder this time where she's gone,
Reflects on uncertainty about her whereabouts during this particular absence.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Raises the question of whether she has left permanently.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the negative emotional atmosphere when she is not present, emphasizing the impact on the speaker's home.
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.
States that the house feels unwelcoming and incomplete in her absence.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
Repetition underscores the speaker's strong awareness of the situation and the need for change. The latter part suggests self-awareness of a potential mistake.
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, only darkness everyday.
Highlights the persistent darkness and emotional void experienced daily without her.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Repeats the sentiment of emotional emptiness and lack of sunshine when she is gone.
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.
Reiterates the impact on the home environment when she is away.
Anytime she goes away.
Emphasizes the negative impact whenever she leaves, reinforcing the central theme of emotional darkness and an unwelcoming home.
Anytime she goes away.
-Anytime she goes away.
-Anytime she goes away.
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