The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore – English Lyrics

• By: Bruce Springsteen
• Album: Only The Strong Survive

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the soulful depths of Bruce Springsteen's rendition of "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore," a poignant exploration of love and loss. This song, part of Springsteen's covers album, *Only The Strong Survive*, offers a chance to explore classic soul music and understand the emotions conveyed through its heartfelt lyrics . Experience how Springsteen interprets this timeless classic, showcasing his vocal talent and paying tribute to the legends of soul .

[English]

Loneliness is the cloak you wear

A deep shade of blue

Is always there

The sun ain't gonna shine anymore

The moon ain't gonna rise in the sky

The tears are always clouding your eyes

When you're without love, baby

Emptiness is the place you're in

There's nothing to lose

But no more to win

Oh, the sun ain't gonna shine anymore

The moon ain't gonna rise in the sky

The tears are always clouding your eyes

When you're without love

Lonely without you, baby

Girl, I need you

I can't go on, on

The sun ain't gonna shine anymore

The moon ain't gonna rise in the sky

The tears are always clouding your eyes

When you're without love, baby, yeah-yeah

Oh, the sun ain't gonna shine anymore

The moon ain't gonna rise in the sky

The tears are always clouding your eyes

When you're without love, baby

When you're without love, baby

When you're without love

(The sun ain't gonna shine anymore)

The sun ain't gonna shine anymore

(The sun ain't gonna shine anymore)

Oh, the sun ain't gonna shine anymore

(The sun ain't gonna shine anymore)

Oh, the sun ain't gonna shine anymore

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ B2	noun - the state of being sad because one has no friends or company.
shade /ʃeɪd/ A2	noun - a dark area produced by blocking light. noun - a slight difference in color.
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give off bright light.
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move from a lower to a higher position.
tears /tɪrz/ A1	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes.
clouding /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/ B1	verb - making less clear or transparent.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection.
emptiness /ˈɛmptinəs/ B2	noun - the state of containing nothing.
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be deprived of or cease to have.
win /wɪn/ A2	verb - to achieve victory.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important.
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - move from one place to another.
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child. noun - a term of endearment.

Key Grammar Structures

• Loneliness is the cloak you wear

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement; Present Simple; Noun Clause

  ➔ The verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "Loneliness". The sentence expresses a general truth. The phrase "the cloak you wear" acts as an adjective clause modifying the noun "cloak".

• A deep shade of blue is always there

  ➔ Adjective placement; Adverb of frequency

  ➔ The adjective "deep" precedes the noun "shade." "Always" modifies the verb "is" indicating the frequency of the state.

• The tears are always clouding your eyes

  ➔ Present Continuous tense; Adverb of Frequency

  ➔ The present continuous tense "are clouding" describes an action happening at or around the present time. "Always" indicates the frequency of this action.

• When you're without love, baby

  ➔ Conditional Clause; Contraction

  ➔ The phrase "When you're without love" functions as a conditional clause, setting a condition. "You're" is a contraction of "you are."

• Emptiness is the place you're in

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement; Relative Clause

  ➔ The verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "Emptiness". The phrase "you're in" acts as a relative clause, modifying the noun "place".

• Girl, I need you

  ➔ Direct Object

  ➔ "You" is the direct object of the verb "need".

• I can't go on, on

  ➔ Modal Verb + Infinitive; Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The modal verb "can't" is followed by the infinitive "go". The repetition of "on" adds emphasis.