Don't Cry For Me Argentina
A.Lloyd-Webber Lyrics
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When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I've done
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
At sixes and sevens with you
I had to let it happen, I had to change
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
But nothing impressed me at all
I never expected it to
Don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
And as for fortune, and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
The answer was here all the time:
I love you, and hope you love me
Don't cry for me, Argentina...
Don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true
The lyrics of "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" are a reflection of the emotional state of Eva Perón, the first lady of Argentina, as portrayed in the musical "Evita". It is said that the song was inspired by a speech that Perón gave to the people of Argentina. The song expresses the difficulty of trying to explain complex emotions, especially after having been through a lot of changes, but still needing the love and support of those close to you.
The lyrics talk about how Eva had to let go of her old life, her old identity, and find her own freedom, her own way of being. She tried new things, but nothing could replace the love and connection she had with her people, her country. She affirms that she never left Argentina, even though she may have strayed from the path at times. She promises that she will always stay true to her country, and that she hopes her country will always love her in return.
The song is deeply moving and inspiring, capturing the essence of the human experience in a way that few songs manage to do. It speaks of the desire for freedom and growth, but also the need for connection and love. It is a song that has touched people all over the world, and continues to do so to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know this may be difficult for you to understand and accept.
When I try to explain how I feel
I'm going to attempt to express my emotions.
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my mistakes, I still require your affection.
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You will likely have a hard time trusting me and see me as the person I used to be.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I dress nicely and seem put together.
At sixes and sevens with you
I'm feeling disorganized and unsure of how to proceed in our relationship.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I needed to allow myself to grow and transform.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't continue to live in poverty and sadness indefinitely.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was hiding away from the world outside of my home.
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
Therefore, I decided to pursue freedom and experience all sorts of new things.
But nothing impressed me at all
Unfortunately, none of the experiences satisfied me entirely.
I never expected it to
However, I didn't really anticipate it to.
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't weep for me, Argentina.
The truth is, I never left you
I never really left you at all.
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Even amidst my most chaotic moments.
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
I always fulfilled my vow to you. Please don't pull away.
And as for fortune, and as for fame
In terms of success and popularity.
I never invited them in
I never really welcomed them into my life.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
It may have appeared to outsiders that those were my main goals.
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
However, they're not the solutions they were meant to be.
The answer was here all the time:
The answer was with me all along:
I love you, and hope you love me
I love you, and I pray that you reciprocate the feeling.
Have I said too much?
Perhaps I have been talking for too long.
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I don't believe there's anything else I can say to you at this time.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
However, you can understand my sincerity by simply observing me.
That every word is true
I am speaking only the truth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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