Lyrics Ain't No Sunshine

Aint No Sunshine was written by Bill Withers about the painful experience of a young love ending. The lyrics reflect the feeling of loss and longing. Withers was inspired by a movie he was watching, and the theme of romantic disappointment. He didn’t expect the song to be a hit and was surprised by the huge impact it made.

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness everyday
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away