About The Song
No Woman, No Cry is a song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was first released in 1974 on the album Natty Dread. The song is a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that even though things may be tough, there is always hope for a better future.
The song begins with Marley singing about remembering when he and his friends used to sit in the government yard in Trenchtown, a poor neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica. They would sing and play music together, and they would dream of a better life.
The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful message of hope: “No, woman, no cry. No, woman, no cry. Everything’s gonna be all right.” Marley sings these words with such conviction that it is impossible not to believe him.
The song goes on to describe the struggles that people face in life, such as poverty, hunger, and violence. But Marley reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. He sings about the importance of love, friendship, and community. He also sings about the power of music to lift people’s spirits.
No Woman, No Cry is a timeless classic that has inspired people all over the world. It is a song of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the frontman, lead singer, and rhythm guitarist of the ska, rocksteady, and reggae bands The Wailers (1963–1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping to spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.
Marley was born in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, on February 6, 1945. He was the son of Norval Sinclair Marley, a white Jamaican of English descent, and Cedella Malcolm, a black Jamaican. Marley’s parents married when he was five years old.
Marley began his musical career in 1962 with the ska band The Teenagers. In 1963, he formed The Wailers with Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh, Junior Braithwaite, Beverley Kelso, and Cherry Smith. The Wailers released their debut album, The Wailing Wailers, in 1965.
In 1972, The Wailers signed with Island Records. They released their first album for Island, Catch a Fire, in 1973. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to introduce reggae music to a worldwide audience.
The Wailers released their follow-up album, Burnin’, in 1974. The album was even more successful than Catch a Fire, and it featured the hit singles “Get Up, Stand Up” and “I Shot the Sheriff”.
In 1975, The Wailers released their third album for Island, Natty Dread. The album featured the hit singles “No Woman, No Cry” and “War”.
Marley left The Wailers in 1974 to pursue a solo career. He released his debut solo album, Natty Dread, in 1975. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it featured the hit singles “No Woman, No Cry” and “War”.
Marley released his second solo album, Rastaman Vibration, in 1976. The album was another critical and commercial success, and it featured the hit singles “Roots, Rock, Reggae” and “Positive Vibration”.
Marley was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma, a type of skin cancer, in 1977. He continued to tour and record music throughout his illness. He released his final album, Uprising, in 1980.
Marley died on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36. He was buried in his birthplace of Nine Mile, Jamaica.
Marley’s music has had a profound impact on people all over the world. He is considered to be one of the most important and influential musicians of the 20th century. His music continues to inspire and uplift people today.
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[Chorus]
No woman, no cry
No woman, no cry
No woman, no cry
No woman, no cry
[Verse 1]
‘Cause, ’cause, ’cause I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
Oba, observing the hypocrites, yeah
Mingle with the good people we meet, yeah
Good friends we have had, oh, good friends we’ve lost along the way, yeah
In this bright future you can’t forget your past
So dry your tears I say, yeah
[Chorus]
No woman, no cry
No woman, no cry, eh, yeah
Little darling don’t shed no tears
No woman, no cry
[Verse 2]
Eh, said, said, said I remember when we used to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown, yeah
And then Georgie would make the fire light, I say
A log wood burning through the night
Then we would cook corn meal porridge, I say
Of which I’ll share with you, yeah
My feet is my only carriage
And so I’ve got to push on through
But while I’m gone
[Bridge]
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
Everything’s going to be alright
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, eh
[Chorus]
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