The sun so hot I froze to death, Susanna don't you cry

Oh, Susanna, Oh, don't you cry for me

I came from Alabama with my banjo on my knee.
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What does "don't you cry for me?" mean?
Is the one of the following?

1. Dont' you cry for me?
2. You don't cry for me.
3. Don't cry for me.

It means "don't feel sorry for me."

It could also mean "don't miss me too much!"

The correct interpretation of the phrase "don't you cry for me" in the context you provided is option 1: "Don't you cry for me?" This phrase is a plea or request for someone named Susanna not to cry for the speaker.

When analyzing phrases or song lyrics, it's important to consider the overall meaning and context. In the given lyrics of the song "Oh, Susanna," the speaker is telling Susanna not to cry because they arrived from Alabama with their banjo, and although they faced difficulty (as expressed in the line "The sun so hot I froze to death"), there is no need for Susanna to cry or worry over their well-being.

To understand the meaning of a phrase in a song or poem, you can examine the surrounding verses or lines and consider the emotions or narrative being conveyed. In this case, "don't you cry for me" suggests that the speaker doesn't want Susanna to fret or be sad on their behalf.