Oh I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee, I'm going to Louisiana, my true love for to see It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry The sun so hot I froze to death; Susanna, don't you cry. Oh, Susanna, don't you cry for me For I come from Alabama, With my banjo on my knee.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker travels to see a lover despite extreme weather conditions.
- In plain terms
- I traveled far to see my love despite bad weather.
- What can you take from it?
- Love drives people to overcome obstacles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks would you take for love?
- How do you handle travel hardships?
Another view
It uses exaggerated weather to comic effect rather than realism.
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