Lyrics
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
A lack of brightness or positivity when she is not present.
It's not warm when she's away
The atmosphere is not comforting or pleasant in her absence.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterating the absence of sunshine and positive energy when she's gone.
And she's always gone too long
She is consistently away for an extended period.
Anytime she goes away
Whenever she departs, a void is felt.
Wonder this time where she's gone
Curiosity about where she might be this time.
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Speculation about whether her absence is permanent.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Emphasizing the lack of sunshine and positivity in her absence.
And this house just ain't no home
Feeling that the home is incomplete and unwelcoming without her.
Anytime she goes away
Reiterating the impact on the home whenever she leaves.
And I know, I know, I know, I know,
Expressing a deep sense of knowing the impact and inevitability of her departure, reinforced through repetition.
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 oughtta leave young thing alone
Acknowledging the temptation to get involved with a young person but realizing it's not a solution to the absence felt.
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterating the central theme that the absence of the person brings darkness into life.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Emphasizing the continuing lack of sunshine and positivity in her absence.
Only darkness every day
Highlighting the persistent darkness experienced every day without her.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Reiterating the impact on the home whenever she leaves.
And this house just ain't no home
Feeling that the home is incomplete and unwelcoming without her.
Anytime she goes away
Stressing the impact on the environment whenever she goes away.
Anytime she goes away
-Anytime she goes away
-Anytime she goes away
Repeating the idea of her departure and the ensuing impact.
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