Ain't No Sunshine
Longing in Absence: The Void Without Her Presence
Lyrics
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
A sense of emptiness and darkness when she's not present.
It's not warm when she's away
The absence of warmth and comfort during her absence.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiteration of the emotional void when she's gone.
And she's always gone too long
She consistently stays away for extended periods.
Anytime she's goes away
Every time she departs, the atmosphere becomes gloomy.
Wonder this time where she's gone
Curiosity about her whereabouts this time.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Speculation on whether her absence is permanent.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Emphasizing the recurring theme of darkness in her absence.
And this house just ain't no home
The home feels incomplete and unwelcoming without her.
Anytime she goes away
Expressing the impact of her departure on the living space.
And I know, I know, I know, I know
Repetition emphasizing the depth of the speaker's understanding of her absence.
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, I know
-Hey I oughta leave young thing alone
A realization that it might be wise to avoid involvement with a young person.
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, woh woh
Despite the realization, the absence of sunshine persists when she's gone.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiteration of the darkness felt in her absence.
Only darkness every day
The gloomy atmosphere prevails consistently.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Stressing the impact of her absence on the household.
And this house just ain't no home
The house lacks the warmth and completeness she brings.
Anytime she goes away
Highlighting the emotional struggle each time she leaves.
Anytime she goes away
-Anytime she goes away
-Anytime she goes away
Emphasizing the recurring nature of her departures.
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