Lyric discussion by I.Still.Remeber 

this song's NOT about the loss of someone, 'no woman no cry' is patwa, it translates to 'don't cry', and he's directing it to a woman. simple! 'chuxen' is right it is about roots, and in true Bob Marley fashion, is very political. also some of these lyrics are wrong.

'SAID, I remember when we used to sit' - for the first line 'as they'd mingle with the good people we'd MEET' - for the fourth 'In this bright future, you CAN'T forget your past' - for the seventh

but that's just me being pedantic

'as it was, LOGWOOD burning through the night then we would cook CORNMEAL porridge' - old Jamaican specialty

I'm a bit late but I totally agree with you

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