Lyric discussion by I.Still.Remeber 

Cover art for No Woman No Cry lyrics by Bob Marley and the Wailers

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