No Woman No Cry
®-Bob Marley Lyrics
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No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Seh, seh, seh I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Oba observing the 'ypocrites
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 we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights
As it was log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
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 woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Oh my little sister, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights
As it was log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
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
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Oh my little darlin', seh don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Little sister, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
"No Woman, No Cry" is a song by Bob Marley whose main theme is the idea of perseverance through hard times. The song is about reminiscing on the past, observing life, and remaining hopeful for the future. The repeated phrase "no woman no cry" is a message to not worry about the things we cannot change, and to keep moving forward through adversity. Marley is telling his audience to stay strong, and that everything is going to be alright.
The first verse describes sitting in the government yard in Trenchtown watching hypocrites mingle with good people. Marley reminisces about good friends that have been lost along the way. He reminds listeners that we cannot forget our past as it is a part of our future. The chorus repeats the phrase "no woman no cry," reminding the listener not to worry and to stay strong.
The second verse describes Georgie making a fire out of log wood and sharing cornmeal porridge. Marley acknowledges that his feet are his only carriage, but that he must keep pushing through. The final chorus repeats "no woman no cry." It is a message of hope amidst the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
No, woman, no cry
Don't cry, woman. Keep your composure and don't let the troubles of the world bring you down.
Seh, seh, seh I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Oba observing the 'ypocrites
As they would 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
I remember how we used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown and observe the hypocrites mingle with the good people. We've lost some good friends in the past, but we can't forget where we came from as we move towards a brighter future. So, don't cry, wipe your tears, and keep going.
'Ere, little darlin', don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Hey, little darling, don't cry. Keep your head up and don't let anything or anyone bring you down, woman.
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
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
We used to cook cornmeal porridge together, and I'll share the recipe with you. My feet are my only way of transportation, so I must keep pushing ahead. But, while I'm gone, remember to stay strong.
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
Everything will be okay. Have hope and believe that things will get better. Keep pushing forward and everything will work out in the end.
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Little sister, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Hey, little darling and little sister, don't cry. Things may be tough, but keep going and know that you're loved and supported. Don't let the world bring you down, woman.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@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
@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