what does no woman no cry mean

No woman no cry, no woman no cry No woman no cry, no woman no cry Say, say, said I remember when we used to sit In a government yard in Trenchtown Obba, obba, serving the hypocrites As the 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
The Meaning of the Song "No Woman No Cry" is a nostalgic song about Bob Marley's experiences living in Trenchtown, Kingston. The lyrics are a trip down memory lane and provide a comforting message for Marley's loved ones that there's 'no reason to cry' because 'everything's gonna be alright'.
Charles Steiner/Getty Images According to Smooth Radio, "those outside of Jamaica" have been misinterpreting "No Woman, No Cry" for decades. The song is not, as it turns out, a declaration that, without a woman, there is no reason to cry. Actually, the song is an admonition to any woman hearing it not to cry.
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