There’s something about the mood and tone of this song, Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers. The lyrics tell the story to which the music is perfectly matched. The sway of the strings with Bill’s smooth as silk voice. The fact that he almost loses his breath ‘knowing.’ It’s such a great song, such a beautiful classic from my childhood. I remember being a kid and hearing this song, my mom told me he says 'I know' 150 times, and that always stayed with me because she said it was so, but also because it was easy to believe based on the heartbreak in his vocals.
From the historical writing archive. Original date: November 4, 2017. Recovered from local source material; editorial review is still in progress.