Ty was on the honor roll at his performing arts high school. He received a full scholarship from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he was an awarded graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in drama and music.
Ty was signed to Elektra Records with the band Dakota Moon for six years and had two Top 10 hits in countries all over the world, including the United States. After leaving Dakota Moon, he produced and performed his solo project in clubs all around Los Angeles. He most recently performed in the Las Vegas show "We Will Rock You," which includes the music from Queen.
He has toured with Eric Clapton, Macy Gray, Tina Turner and Fiona Apple. He has performed on Broadway in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Grease," "Songs for a New World" and "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert." He also wrote, arranged and produced the acclaimed children's CD I'm Ready. He has also performed in countless national commercials, voiceovers and jingles.
No Woman No Cry
Ty Taylor 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 - obaserving 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 she′d 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,
As it was logwood burnin' through the nights.
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, 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!
I said, everything′s gonna be all right-a!
Everything′s gonna be all right!
Everything's gonna be all right, now!
Everything′s gonna be all right!
So, woman, no cry,
No, no, woman, woman, no cry.
Woman, little sister, don't she′d 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 logwood burnin' through the nights.
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′, say don′t she'd no tears,
No, woman, no cry.
Eh! (Little darlin′, don't she′d no tears!
No, woman, no cry.
Little sister, don't she′d no tears!
No, woman, no cry.)
Ty Taylor's "No Woman No Cry" is a remake of the classic Bob Marley song that explores the memory of life in Trenchtown government yard. The song's title is actually quite misleading, as it is not a directive to women to not cry, but a comfort to them during difficult times. The song's lyrics are a remembrance of simpler and happier times that the singer had amidst hardship and poverty. It is a reminder that even in the worst times, there is always something to hold onto and cherish, and that memories and friendship can bloom even in a hostile environment. The song moves from the present to the past and back again, drawing out those memories and experiences.
Throughout the song, Taylor emphasizes the theme of friendship and community, as these two aspects are capable of healing even the biggest wounds. The sufferings that they faced were immense, but they made it through together. The song is both a celebration of the people and of what they accomplished in the face of adversity. The lyrics also speak to the idea that one's past should not be forgotten. It serves as a reminder of where they came from and how they came to reach where they are today. Overall, the song's repetition of "No woman, no cry" is not meant to be commanding or dismissive, but rather a lyrical embodiment of how, even during the worst of times, the singer wants the women of Trenchtown to know that things will eventually be alright.
Line by Line Meaning
No, woman, no cry,
Hey, woman, please don't cry, everything will be okay.
Cause, cause, cause, I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown,
Oba - obaserving the ′ypocrites
As they would mingle with the good people we meet.
I think of the times we spent together in Trenchtown, watching the hypocrites associate with good people.
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.
We may have lost some good friends, but in this bright future, we must acknowledge our past but move on with life.
No, woman, no cry,
No, woman, no cry.
'Ere, little darlin', don′t she′d no tears,
No, woman, no cry.
Please don't cry, woman, keep your head up high.
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,
As it was logwood burnin' through the nights.
I recall when we spent time together in Trenchtown, and how Georgie lit the logwood fires at 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.
We would cook cornmeal porridge together, which I can share with you. I walk everywhere, so I must persevere.
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!
While I am away, I have faith that everything will be okay in the end.
I said, everything′s gonna be all right-a!
Everything′s gonna be all right!
Everything's gonna be all right, now!
Everything′s gonna be all right!
I reassure everyone that everything will be okay in the long run.
So, woman, no cry,
No, no, woman, woman, no cry.
Woman, little sister, don't she′d no tears,
No, woman, no cry.
Please don't cry, no need to shed a tear, everything will be alright, you are strong.
Eh! (Little darlin′, don't she′d no tears!
No, woman, no cry.
Little sister, don't she′d no tears!
No, woman, no cry.)
Hey, little darlin' and my little sister out there, don't cry, keep the faith.
Writer(s): Vincent Ford
Contributed by Ella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.