No Woman No Cry
The Wailers & Bob Marley & 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 of "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley and the Wailers are reflective and contemplative, expressing the emotions of the singer, who is recalling memories of a time when he did not have much but seemed to have everything. He remembers sitting in the government yard in Trenchtown, where he would observe hypocrites mingle with the good people he met. He recalls lost friendships and a past that is still important today in the present. As he thinks back, he encourages those around him to "dry your tears" and not to cry.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks about a friend who would make firelights, cook cornmeal porridge, and how he must push on through with his only carriage being his feet. However, he assures those he has left behind that "everything's gonna be alright" or "every little thing is gonna be alright." While he acknowledges the sadness and struggles of life, the singer believes that, despite his limited resources and the difficulties he faces, he will always persevere. The refrain of "No woman, no cry" is his way of urging his listeners to keep their tears at bay, assuring them that with time, all will be well.
In summary, "No Woman No Cry" is a song about memories, hardship, and the importance of hope. The lyrics speak of a tumultuous past but, despite it all, suggest that it's important to remember that everything will be okay in the end. The song stands as a testament of Bob Marley's commitment to spreading messages of hope and encouragement to those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
No, woman, no cry
The singer tells a woman not to cry and repeats this phrase multiple times to emphasize his point.
'Cause, 'cause, 'cause I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown
The singer reminisces about sitting in a yard in Trenchtown and uses the word 'cause multiple times to explain why he still remembers it clearly.
Oba observing the 'ypocrites, mingle with the good people we meet
The singer remembers observing hypocrites and good people mingling with each other in Trenchtown.
Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lost along the way
The singer laments the loss of good friends he has had in his life.
In this great future, you can't forget your past
The singer encourages listeners to remember their past while looking forward to what the future holds.
So dry your tears, I seh
The singer tells his listener to stop crying and repeats the phrase in Jamaican Patois for emphasis.
Said, said, said, I remember when-a we used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown
The singer repeats the start of the previous verse to emphasize his memories of Trenchtown.
And then Georgie would make the fire lights, I seh
The singer remembers Georgie making fires in Trenchtown and repeats the phrase in Jamaican Patois for added emphasis.
A log wood burnin' through the night
The singer describes a log burning through the night as part of his memory of Trenchtown.
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge, I seh
The singer remembers cooking cornmeal porridge in Trenchtown and repeats the phrase in Jamaican Patois for emphasis.
Of which I'll share with you
The singer tells his listener that he would share his cornmeal porridge with them if he could.
My feet is my only carriage and so I've got to push on through
The singer describes how he only has his feet to carry him through life and repeats the phrase for added emphasis.
But while I'm gone, everything's gonna be all right
The singer reassures his listener that everything will be okay while he's away.
So no woman, no cry
The singer repeats the main refrain to comfort women and encourage them not to cry.
No woman, no woman, no woman, no cry
The singer repeats the refrain while adding additional 'no woman' lines for effect.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vincent Ford
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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!