No Woman No Cry
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'Cause I remember,
When we used to sit
In the Government yard in Trenchtown.

Good friends we've had,
Good friends we have lost:
In this bright future,
You can't forget your past.

We say:

Everything's gonna be alright now,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna be alright,
Everything's gonna be just fine!

Everything's gonna be alright now,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna be alright,
Everything's gonna be just fine!

'Cause I remember,
When we used to sit
In the Government yard in Trenchtown.
And then Georgie would make the fire-lights,
Logwood burnin' through the nights, yeah.

Everything's gonna be alright now,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna be alright,
Everything's gonna be just fine!

Everything's gonna be alright now,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna be alright,
It's gonna be just...

No woman, no cry.
You got no woman?
Don't cry!
No woman, no cry.
You got no woman?
Don't cry!

We say...

Everything's gonna be alright now,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna be alright,
Everything's gonna be just fine!

Everything's gonna be alright now,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna be alright now,
It's gonna be just...

No woman, no cry.
You got no woman?
Don't cry!
You got no woman?
Don't cry!
No woman, no cry.

'Cause I remember,
When we used to sit
In the Government yard in Trenchtown.
Good friends we've had,
And good friends we have lost:
In this bright future,
You can't forget your past.

We say...

Everything's gonna,
Everything's gonna,
Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's gonna,

Everything's gonna,
Everything's gonna be just fine!
Everything's gonna,
Everything's gonna,

Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's gonna,
Everything's gonna,
It's gonna be just...

No woman, no cry.
You got no woman?
Don't cry!

You got no woman?
Don't cry!




You got no woman?
Don't cry!

Overall Meaning

In [spunge]'s version of "No Woman No Cry," they sing about memories of sitting in the Government yard in Trenchtown, Jamaica with friends who were lost to them. The song is a tribute to Bob Marley, who originally wrote and performed the song. The lyrics convey a message of hope and encouragement, reminding listeners that even though they may have lost loved ones, everything will be alright in the end. The repeated chant of "everything's gonna be alright now" sends a positive message of resilience and strength.


The verse about sitting in the Government yard in Trenchtown is significant in that it refers to a real place where Marley spent a lot of time. The yard was a gathering place for Rastafarians and other people in the community. The line about Georgie making the fire-lights and logwood burning through the night is also a reference to real people and events.


Overall, the song is about finding comfort in the shared experiences of the past and being able to look forward to a brighter future. The repetition of the chorus serves to emphasize the message of hope and reassurance that everything will be alright.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause I remember, When we used to sit In the Government yard in Trenchtown.
The singer reminisces about a place and time where he used to sit and enjoy the company of others in the Government yard of Trenchtown.


Good friends we've had, Good friends we have lost: In this bright future, You can't forget your past.
The singer reflects on the importance of friends, both those who have passed and those who remain. He emphasizes that one should not forget their past while looking forward to the future.


Everything's gonna be alright now, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna be alright, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna be alright now, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna be alright, Everything's gonna be just fine!
The singer reassures the listener by repeating that things will be ok, both in the present and in the future.


'Cause I remember, When we used to sit In the Government yard in Trenchtown. And then Georgie would make the fire-lights, Logwood burnin' through the nights, yeah.
The singer returns to reminiscing about the good times in Trenchtown, specifically recalling how Georgie used to light fires and enjoy the company of others at night.


No woman, no cry. You got no woman? Don't cry! No woman, no cry. You got no woman? Don't cry!
The singer consoles those who may be alone by stating that having no woman should not be a reason to cry and that everything will be ok.


Everything's gonna be alright now, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna be alright, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna be alright now, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna be alright, It's gonna be just...
This repeated section emphasizes the idea that things will be ok in the present and in the future, that there is no need to worry.


'Cause I remember, When we used to sit In the Government yard in Trenchtown. Good friends we've had, And good friends we have lost: In this bright future, You can't forget your past.
The song returns to the theme of reminiscing about good times in Trenchtown and the importance of friends, both past and present, and having a positive outlook for the future while not forgetting where you came from.


We say... Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna be alright! Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna be just fine! Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna be alright! Everything's gonna, Everything's gonna, It's gonna be just...
The song ends by repeating the same message of hope and reassurance as before.


No woman, no cry. You got no woman? Don't cry! You got no woman? Don't cry! You got no woman? Don't cry!
The song ends with a final reminder that being alone should not be a reason to cry and that everything will be ok.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vincent Ford

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@doncorleone5149

No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
'Cause, 'cause, 'cause I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Oba observing the 'ypocrites
Mingle with the good people we meet
Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lost
Along the way
In this great future, you can't forget your past
So dry your tears, I seh
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
'Ere, little darlin', don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Said, said, said, I remember when-a we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights, I seh
A log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge, I seh
Of which I'll share with you
My feet is my only carriage
And so I've got to push on through
But while I'm gone
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
So no woman, no cry
No woman, no cry
I say, oh little oh little darling, don't shed no tears
No woman, no cry
No woman, no woman, no woman, no cry
No woman, no cry, one more time I've got to say
Oh little little darling, please don't shed no tears
No woman, no cry
No woman, no woman no cry



@amoravibes

Letra:
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
'Cause, 'cause, 'cause I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Oba observing the 'ypocrites
Mingle with the good people we meet
Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lost
Along the way
In this great future, you can't forget your past
So dry your tears, I seh
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
'Ere, little darlin', don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Said, said, said, I remember when-a we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights, I seh
A log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge, I seh
Of which I'll share with you
My feet is my only carriage
And so I've got to push on through
But while I'm gone
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
So no woman, no cry
No woman, no cry
I say, oh little oh little darling, don't shed no tears
No woman, no cry
No woman, no woman, no woman, no cry
No woman, no cry, one more time I've got to say
Oh little little darling, please don't shed no tears
No woman, no cry
No woman, no woman no cry



All comments from YouTube:

@WighTShadoW

at 15 - i was taken in by a black family, the Carter-s, this song-- reminds me of every day i spent with them, that they invested in me- I miss you Grandma, Uncle Greg and Pops- Sherman Carter, you all loved me when my entire blood line never cared about me. Thank you.

@TheRealGeorgeCostanza

Just replying so you get the notification and listen to the song

@Jhoys2310

X2

@syk3035

They are your real family.

@shainamadai

Love to you man. It takes courage to hold peace and share love 💗

@theterpenater6414

At the age of 1 my mom married a jamaican and stayed with him until I was 10 and that's why I listen to reggae at all

@arthurgunn4740

Some people are so poor, all they have is money.
- Bob Marley

@binoddhital5047

Legendary saying🙏

@NutmeggTV

Everything's gonna be all right

@paranoid3195

amazing

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