No Woman No Cry
bobmarley & the wailers Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Seh, seh, seh 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 we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights
As it was log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
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 woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Oh my 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 lights
As it was log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
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
No, woman, no cry
No, woman, no cry
Oh my little darlin', seh don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Little sister, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
Bob Marleyโs No Woman No Cry is an iconic song that aims to console the audience and reject the idea that women are the root of problems. The song is a nostalgic reminiscence of Marleyโs life in Trenchtown, Jamaica, observing the hypocrisy of those who mingled with good people. Marley sings of the good friends that he has lost and how it is essential not to forget the past in building a great future. Hence the chorus, โNo woman no cry,โ which translates to โEverything's going to be all rightโ or โNo worries,โ reassures women that they should not shed tears and that everything will be okay. The lyrics emphasize pushing through challenging times as Marley describes his feet as his only carriage.
Marley draws on his memories of Trenchtown, where he grew up and developed his talent, to reminisce about the bond between family and community. He takes the listener back to warm nights with friends gathered around, cooking food, and making a fire. Marley invokes this imagery to offer refuge to those who are experiencing feelings of sadness to remind them to have a sense of hope and to find comfort in the commonality of human experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
No, woman, no cry
Don't cry, dear lady, everything's going to be alright, even if times are tough.
Seh, seh, seh I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Oba observing the 'ypocrites
As they would 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
I recall days of sitting in the government yard in Trenchtown, watching the hypocrites as they mix with the good people we know. We have lost many good friends along the way. However, in life's journey, it is essential to acknowledge and remember your past. So don't cry, my friend.
'Ere, little darlin', don't shed no tears
Hey, my dear, don't cry. I'm here for you, and everything's going to be alright.
Said, said, said, I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights
As it was log wood burnin' through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
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
Let me tell you another time we sat in the government yard in Trenchtown, where Georgie would light up the night with his wood-burning fire. We cooked cornmeal porridge together, which we can share again. Since my feet are my only means of transportation, I must keep pushing forward. But don't worry, my friend, while I'm gone, remember everything's going to be alright.
Oh my little sister, don't shed no tears
My dear little sister, there's no need to cry. I'm here for you, and everything's going to be alright.
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
My dear, don't cry. Remember, no woman should ever shed tears, so don't worry, and everything's going to be alright.
Little sister, don't shed no tears
No, woman, no cry
My dear little sister, there's no need to cry. Remember, no woman should ever shed tears, so don't worry, and everything's going to be alright.
Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@md.rayhankabirmd.rayhankab1174
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!