No Woman No Cry
Bob Marley;Bob Marley & the Wailers Lyrics
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No, woman no cry
No, woman no cry
No, woman no cry
Said, said, said I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Ob-observing the hypocrites
As they would mingle with the good people we meet (meet)
Along the way (way)
In this great future, you can't forget your past
So dry your tears, I say
And no, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Dear, 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 light
As it was logwood burnin' through the night (night)
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
Of which I'll share with you (ooh)
My feet is my only carriage
So I've got to push on through
But while I'm gone, I mean
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, yeah
Everything's gonna be all right
No, woman, no cry
Oh, no, no (no, woman no cry)
Woman, 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 light
As it was logwood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
Of which I'll share with you
My feet is my only carriage
So I've got to push on through
But while I'm gone
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Woman, little darlin', sayin' don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Hey, little darlin', don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Now, little sister, don't shed no tears
No, woman no cry
The song "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley & the Wailers is a message of hope and reassurance to a woman to not shed any tears because everything will be alright. The song is set in the government yard in Trenchtown, Jamaica, and Marley reminisces on his experiences in the community with people who have come and gone. The lyrics describe the hardships that he and his friends have faced but emphasizes the importance of not losing hope and to keep pushing through.
The repetition of the phrase "No woman, no cry" reinforces the message and encourages the listener to be strong. Marley's references to cooking cornmeal porridge and using his feet as his only carriage demonstrate the simplicity of life in Trenchtown and the struggles that the community faced. However, regardless of the struggles, Marley believes that everything will be alright and that the past cannot be forgotten.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was recorded live in 1974 at the Lyceum Theatre in London, UK, and was included in the album "Live!" which was released the following year. Another fact is that the song's title and chorus are often misinterpreted as "No woman, no cry" meaning "No woman, don't cry" when it actually means "No, woman, no cry" meaning "No, woman, don't cry."
Line by Line Meaning
No, woman no cry
Don't cry, woman, everything will be alright.
Said, said, said I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown
I recall a time when we used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown.
Ob-observing the hypocrites
We watched the hypocrites.
As they would mingle with the good people we meet (meet)
The hypocrites mingled with the good people we encountered.
Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lost along the way (way)
We have had good friends, but unfortunately we've lost some along our journey.
In this great future, you can't forget your past
In the future, it's important to remember your past experiences.
So dry your tears, I say
So don't cry, I advise.
And no, woman, no cry
Once more, woman, don't cry.
Dear, little darlin', don't shed no tears
Sweetheart, please don't cry.
And then Georgie would make the fire light as it was logwood burnin' through the night (night)
Then Georgie would light the fire made of burning logwood at night.
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge of which I'll share with you (ooh)
We'd make cornmeal porridge, of which I'll share with you.
My feet is my only carriage so I've got to push on through
I have to keep going on with the help of my feet.
But while I'm gone, I mean everything's gonna be all right
Despite my absence, I assure you everything will be okay.
Woman, little sister, don't shed no tears
Don't cry, little sister.
Hey, little darlin', don't shed no tears
Hey, sweetheart, please don't cry.
Now, little sister, don't shed no tears
Now, sister, don't cry.
Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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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
@sigma9425
It's weird to miss someone who died before you were even born.
@SZTANCSEK
You see, I remember. And many more died that year: Lennon, Bonham. In the 1980s, their era passed for some reason. These are eternal mysteries.
@kienanjacob9847
My brother you see..in the eyes of the world it may seem weird....but in the eyes of TRUTH....it is not weird at all my brother trust me..... time is just a created commodity... you and I are way beyond that sphere....jah bless you always my brother
@michaelross4187
No its not you met him though his music
@1stRoi
@@michaelross4187 Truth
@lindaabrahaml9455
Still listen
@candidephyfer4635
I saw this man in Rotterdam 1976. One of my most treasured memories. I am a 64 year woman. I am so grateful
@rafero420
I dont know if its even true but I love U
@andyc80
If thatโs true WOW you so lucky
@kkk-bc6xo
Great experience, no doubt about it!