No Woman No Cry Meaning
Song Meaning No Woman No cry is a love song written in a first person narrative from man who is offering hope and reassurance to his woman as they struggle to make ends meet while living in extreme poverty. The lyrics make specific references to Jamaican life and culture which make it much more than a love song to Jamaican audiences, but also a nostalgic anthem that many, if not most, Jamaicans can relate to. Many close to Marley believe the song is based on Bob Marley's relationship with his wife, Rita. The song makes specific references to their life together in the impoverished neighborhood of Trench Town, in Kingston, Jamaica. Bob and Rita endured hard times in their early years together before Marley had any major success. Bob often traveled to make a living which caused Rita the pain of being without her husband. Misinterpretation Outside of Jamaica the meaning of "No Woman, No Cry" is often misunderstood to be about negative feelings towards women. Sometim