Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Acoustic Sound Orchestra 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
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
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
In Don't Cry For Me Argentina, the singer is struggling to explain how she feels to someone who she feels will not believe her. She admits that she has made mistakes and hurt this person, but that she still needs their love. The person she is speaking to may only see the outward changes in her appearance and behavior, but she remains the same person inside. The singer goes on to explain that she had to make a change in her life and seek out new experiences, but none of them made her happy like the love she lost. She goes on to reassure this person, and her homeland Argentina, that she has not forgotten them, even in her wild, mad moments of seeking fame and fortune. Her true desire is to be loved and accepted, and to have that person be a part of her life once again.
The lyrics of Don't Cry For Me Argentina were written by Tim Rice for the musical Evita. The song is sung by the character of Eva PerĂłn, who was the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. The musical is based on her life and rise to power, and the song is her way of reassuring her people that she has not abandoned them, even as she pursues her own ambitions. In this way, the song is both personal and political, with Eva using her own story to make a statement about Argentina's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know this is going to be difficult and confusing for you
When I try to explain how I feel
I want to express my emotions to you
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my mistakes and actions, I still require your affection
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You won't have faith in me and instead only see who I used to be
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear glamorous and sophisticated
At sixes and sevens with you
I am confused and uncertain when it comes to our relationship
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I needed to accept what happened and make changes to myself
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain living in a state of poverty
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was actively avoiding life by hiding indoors
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I opted for new experiences and freedom to explore
But nothing impressed me at all
Despite trying different things, nothing truly peaked my interest
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't shed tears for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
In truth, I never abandoned you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Throughout my chaotic life and reckless choices
I kept my promise
I remained devoted to my word
Don't keep your distance
Please don't create distance between us
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Even concerning wealth and acknowledgment
I never invited them in
I never specifically aimed to attain or accumulate them
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Although it appeared to outsiders that those were my sole wishes
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
In reality, they are illusions and not the expected solutions
The answer was here all the time
The solution was with me all along
I love you, and hope you love me
I care for you and want your reciprocated affection
Have I said too much?
I hope I haven't revealed too much to you
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I have nothing else to articulate to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Simply looking at me will show you the authenticity of my words
That every word is true
That every statement I make holds sincere, genuine honesty
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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