Not sure why or when this song was written. The lyrics tell me it was about Carolyn. And they contain the unfortunately (at the time) omnipresent groovy/movie rhyme. But there are some nice phrases and it’s fun to sing and play (or at least it was when I could sing and play). When I recorded it I used the word “charity” in the last verse but clarity, which is what I’ve changed it to, is better.
Lyrics
There Ain’t No Sun
There ain’t no sun, there ain’t no shadow
Can’t help but feeling there are people looking at you
Not long ago it seemed so groovy
They weren’t there it was like walking through a movie
And in the emptiness behind you
I run just to keep up, I don’t know if I’ll find you
You don’t look back, you never play now
I guess you know I’m never gonna stray now
And your daddy’s afraid now
I’m just amazed we’ve hung together
A few old habits and some memories strung together
We both hoped it would never end
Whatever it was, it was nothing to defend
If you don’t learn to bend where will you spend your life
Sure I got problems that come about
I’d appreciate it if you’d help me out
Just remember when you come to my aid
Do it from your heart, the pipe is played
Live for today you say, go out and do it
Today’s okay you say but is there a future to it
The maps and plans that I made now
It seems like they’ve all be mislaid somehow
And your daddy’s afraid now
You said that you were lost, well now I’ve found you
Me a doctor seeking clarity from the emptiness around you
I must admit it’s been a strange year
And I’m afraid I have no more ideas
On how to get out of here
There ain’t no sun, there ain’t no shadow…