Sunshine
Eternal Shadows: Nancy Wilson's 'Sunshine' Reveals Love's Absence
Lyrics
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Acknowledges the absence of joy or happiness when the person referred to is not present.
It's not warm when she's away
Emphasizes the emotional coldness or emptiness experienced during her absence.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the idea that there is a lack of sunshine or brightness when she is not around.
And she's always gone too long
Highlights the extended duration of her absence, suggesting a sense of longing.
Anytime she goes away
Reaffirms the impact on the atmosphere and mood whenever she leaves.
Wonder this time where she's gone
Expresses curiosity about her whereabouts during this particular absence.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ponders the possibility of her departure being permanent, raising concerns about the relationship.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Repeats the theme of the absence of sunshine, linking it to a sense of incompleteness.
And this house just ain't no home
Suggests that the place loses its warmth and comfort in her absence, making it feel like an empty home.
Anytime she goes away
Reiterates the impact on the environment and emotions when she departs.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
Repeated expressions of intense awareness and understanding of the emotional void created by 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
-Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone
Acknowledges the temptation to distance oneself from the person, possibly to avoid the emotional pain.
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Despite the temptation to leave, emphasizes that her absence still brings darkness and sadness.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterates the central theme that the sunshine or brightness is missing when she is not present.
Only darkness everyday
Introduces the idea that the absence leads to a daily experience of darkness or emotional gloom.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reaffirms the impact on the emotional atmosphere when she is gone.
And this house just ain't no home
Links her absence to a feeling of the house being devoid of warmth and comfort.
Anytime she goes away anytime she goes away
Repeats the idea that the emotional impact persists every time she departs.
Anytime she goes away anytime she goes away
-Anytime she goes away
Reiterates the ongoing emotional void created by her departures.
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