The live version of the song ranked No. 37 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
As a single, it reached number 22 in the UK in 1975, and, in the wake of Marley's death, reached number 8. It was certified Gold in the UK, Italy and Brazil.
No Woman No Cry
Bob Marley and the Wailers Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Bob Marley's song, No Woman No Cry, are touching and emotionally powerful. The chorus, โNo woman, no cry,โ is a phrase of reassurance, telling people that they should not fear or be sad because a woman is not there. The song takes place in Trenchtown, Jamaica, a government yard where the singer used to sit and watch the world go by with friends. He remembers the good times with his close friends who are no longer with him but will always be with him in his heart. The singer draws on his past and memories to remind himself that despite the hardships and difficulties he faces, he must push on through life with a positive attitude. He tells his listeners not to cry, as everything will be alright. The song is a tribute to perseverance, strength, and the love and importance of true friendship that never fades away.
The song was recorded during the time when Bob Marley was in London in 1974, and it was originally released in Jamaica in 1975. The song was a hit in countries like the United Kingdom and the United States. The song emphasizes the importance of remembering one's past, particularly the good times, and using that experience to draw strength and resilience in difficult times. It is a call to action for people to not give up and to keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
No, woman, no cry
Don't cry, woman, please don't shed any tears
'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
Remember the times we spent together in the government yard in Trenchtown, where we saw hypocrites mingling with good people that we met. We had good friends, but we lost them along the way. We can't forget our past in this great future, so stop crying, I say.
No, woman, no cry
Don't cry, woman, please don't shed any tears
'Ere, little darlin', don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Hey, little darling, don't cry, woman. Please don't shed any tears.
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
I remember the times when we used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown, and Georgie would make the fire lights with a log wood burning throughout the night. We would then cook cornmeal porridge, which I'll share with you. My feet are my only means of transportation, so I've got to keep going. But while I'm awayโฆ
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 is going to be okay. Everything is going to 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
So don't cry, woman. Please don't shed any tears. Hey, little darling, don't cry. 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
No woman, no woman, no woman, don't cry. I have to say it one more time: hey, little darling, please don't shed any tears. No woman, no cry. No woman, no woman, no 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!