Posted by rfvv on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 5:56pm.
Oh, Susanna,
Oh don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama
With my banjo on my knee
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What is the meaning of the sentences?
1. Don't cry for me, because I've come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee.
2. Are you crying now? Don't do that, because I've come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee.
3. Do you want to cry for me? You don't need to do so, because I've come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee.
4. What else.........
5. Don't you cry for me! (Is saw this one on the Internet)
Does it mean "(You) Don't cry for me!
I think I've answered this several times already, right?
Please read through the Related Questions below, and then let me know what YOU THINK these lines mean.
The meaning of the sentences in the song "Oh, Susanna" can be interpreted as follows:
1. The speaker is telling someone not to cry for them because they have come from Alabama with their banjo on their knee. This can be seen as a reassurance that they are okay or that they don't need pity.
2. The speaker is asking if the listener is currently crying and advising them not to do so, as there is no need. The reference to coming from Alabama with a banjo on their knee might be used to provide comfort or encouragement.
3. The speaker is asking if the listener wants to cry for them, but then tells them that it is not necessary because the speaker has come from Alabama with their banjo on their knee. This could be seen as the speaker trying to alleviate any sympathy or concern from the listener.
4. The question is incomplete, so it is unclear what the intended meaning is. If there is more context or information, it would be helpful to understand the intended meaning.
5. "Don't you cry for me!" is an imperative sentence, which means it is a direct command or order. In this context, it can be understood as the speaker instructing someone (the listener) not to cry for them.
To understand the meaning of a sentence, it is important to consider the context, the words used, and the overall message being conveyed. In this case, the speaker seems to be conveying a sense of reassurance, defiance, or instruction through the lyrics of the song.