No Woman No Cry
Drake; The Fugees; DJ Alexei Lyrics
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One time say, say, say
I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in Brooklyn
Observing the crookedness as it mingled with the good people we meet
Good friends we had
Good friends we've lost along the way
In this great future you can't forget your past, So dry your tears
No woman, no cry, no woman no cry, say, say,say
Hey little sister don't shed no tears
No woman no cry say say say
I remember when we used to rock in a project yard in Jersey
And little Georgie would make the firelight
As stolen cars passed through the night
And then we'd hit the corner store for Roots, paper, and brew
My drink's my only remedy
For pain of losing family, but while I'm gone Shorty
Everything's gonna be alright, everything's gonna be alright
Fugees come to dance tonight, everything's gonna be alright
Oh everything's gonna be alright
The gun man's in the house tonight
But everything's gonna be alright
Oh ah oh ah
The Fugees' "No Woman No Cry" is a dedication to refugees around the world. The song features three verses describing different experiences of the authors' lives. The first verse remembers sitting in the government yard in Brooklyn, watching the crookedness of the system mix with the good people they met. The second verse describes rocking in a project yard in Jersey, where they would make a fire under the stars and visit the corner store for Roots, paper, and brew. In the third verse, the authors sing about the gun man being in the house tonight, but nevertheless, everything will be alright.
The title of the song, "No Woman No Cry," is a statement of comfort and reassurance for the women in the authors' lives. The phrase means that if a woman doesn't cry, then there is no need for anyone to cry. The song encourages women to be strong and not shed tears because things will work out in the end. The line "everything's gonna be alright" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize this message.
The song is an excellent example of how music can send a powerful message of hope and perseverance. It is a song that reminds us that no matter what struggles we face, we should not give up hope. The Fugees' decision to cover Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry" and add their personal touch to it is an excellent showcase of how artists can pay tribute to those who came before them and make the song their own.
Line by Line Meaning
A Dedication to all the refugees worldwide
This song is a tribute to all the refugees across the world.
One time say, say, say
Repeating this line once more for emphasis.
I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in Brooklyn
I recall the time when we sat in the yard, which belongs to the governing authorities, in Brooklyn.
Observing the crookedness as it mingled with the good people we meet
We noticed the presence of corrupt things and people around us as we interacted with good-natured individuals.
Good friends we had
We had some great friends.
Good friends we've lost along the way
Unfortunately, we have lost some of our friends on our journey.
In this great future you can't forget your past, So dry your tears
As you move towards a better future, you must not forget your past, so stop crying.
I say and to my peeps who passed away
I want to send a message to my friends who are no longer with us.
No woman, no cry, no woman no cry, say, say,say
Hey, no need to cry, woman. It's alright. Repeating it to reassure you.
Hey little sister don't shed no tears
Hey, little sister, please don't cry.
I remember when we used to rock in a project yard in Jersey
I have a memory of us having fun in a yard that belonged to a housing project in Jersey.
And little Georgie would make the firelight
Georgie would create a fire in the dark.
As stolen cars passed through the night
While we were there, we observed stolen cars pass by in the dark.
And then we'd hit the corner store for Roots, paper, and brew
Later, we went to a nearby corner shop to get Roots (possibly reggae music), rolling paper, and beer.
My drink's my only remedy
I use my drink as a remedy to the pain of losing loved ones.
For pain of losing family, but while I'm gone Shorty
I am drinking to cope with the pain of losing my family while I am away, but I want to reassure my significant other that everything will be okay.
Everything's gonna be alright, everything's gonna be alright
Repeatedly reassuring that everything will be okay.
Fugees come to dance tonight, everything's gonna be alright
We, the Fugees, came here to dance tonight, and everything will be okay.
Oh everything's gonna be alright
Again, everything will be alright.
The gun man's in the house tonight, But everything's gonna be alright
Even though there is a gunman present tonight, I am confident that everything will be okay.
Oh, ah, oh, ah
Just repeating sounds to create a soothing effect.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@somebodysnobody2616
Love them keys
Way to give back and be humble in your success
Always gonna be another one when you keep the faith
I see you to sway
Sway in the morning bringing the heat
Uncovering hidden gems
Bless you
And every believer who reads this
One love
BE THE LIGHT
@RelanoKT
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
LIKE FOR THE ORIGINAL!
@gard2097
SZA: writes whole song
DJ Khaled: DJ KHALED!!
@mista_lord
🤣🤣
@ricky2i5
Don’t forget “another one”
@Ace_of_spade.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@slals5486
Dude... Dj writes the song’s and gets others to sing them lol
@gard2097
ObsidianXD I know I guess its just a little ironic that she is festured, and not him instead
@liquidbacon9816
I'm sorry SZA (ooo) I am fo reeeaaal.
But ya need-to-drop-an album very soon.
If not, oh well. This-shit-still a tune! 🔥🔥
@stephaniekodi212
Liquid Bacon loool haaa 😂😂😂😂💯 exactly
@warr3nl33izzel5
And he call him self "The best music group"?
@far_away_rhys
Just heard this song on Scream 2022... Great track. The use of Outcast's Ms. Jackson sample combined with the modern/redone lyrics was a perfect song choice to encapture that 90s/modern feel.