Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Alkistis Protopsalti Lyrics
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You'll think it strange
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love
After ll that I've done
You won't believe me
All you will see
Is a girl you once knew
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 too
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 promise 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 to 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 song Don't cry for me Argentina by Alkistis Protopsalti is a cover of the titular song from the musical Evita, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is a song sung by the character Eva Perón, who is addressing the people of Argentina in a moment of political turmoil. The song expresses her mixed feelings towards her own actions and her relationship with the people of Argentina.
The first verse of the song speaks directly to the person she is addressing, telling them that what she is about to say is not going to be easy to understand. She admits that despite her past actions, which may have caused her to lose their love, she still needs it. The next verse delves deeper into her past and alludes to her rise to fame and power. She explains that she had to change her situation and discover freedom, but despite her pursuit of new experiences, she remained unfulfilled. The chorus serves as a direct call to Argentina, urging them not to cry for her and reminding them that she never truly left them. She acknowledges her wild days and her unorthodox lifestyle, but assures the people that she kept her promise.
The final verse of the song acts as a sort of closure. She is unsure if she has said too much, but feels that all she had to say was said. She looks at the person, conveying that every word is true. The overall theme of the song deals with the complicated feelings and relationships of someone who has had immense power and fame but has struggled to find true fulfillment in their lives. It speaks to the feeling of being torn between wanting freedom and new experiences and wanting to remain true to one's roots and the people who supported them.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy
This is going to be a hard thing for both of us
You'll think it strange
You might find it difficult to understand the way I feel
When I try to explain how I feel
I'm going to explain the emotions I'm feeling and why
That I still need your love
Despite everything that's happened, I still love you
After all that I've done
Despite my actions, I still do love you
You won't believe me
You might find it hard to believe what I'm saying to be true
All you will see
Your perspective might not change despite my explanation
Is a girl you once knew
You'll only see me as the same person you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even if I've changed on the outside
At sixes and sevens with you
I'm unsure where we stand with each other
I had to let it happen
I had to let go of what was holding me back
I had to change
I needed to transform and break from the past
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't keep living miserably
Looking out of the window
I was always dreaming and looking beyond my reality
Staying out of the sun
I was avoiding facing my problems and responsibilities
So I chose freedom
I chose to liberate myself from my old life
Running around trying everything new
I tried to experience everything that life can offer and find what I truly want
But nothing impressed me at all
I still wasn't able to find anything that fulfilled me
I never expected it to
I wasn't seeking life to amaze or surprise me
And as for fortune and as for fame
Although I was tempted by success or fame
I never invited them in
I realized that they are merely illusions and unfulfilling
Though it seemed to the world
Despite how others may perceive my journey
They were all I desired
I truly only wanted the love of someone special
They are illusions
In reality, these things are not true, lasting, or fulfilling
They're not the solutions
Achieving worldly success won't cure or change the emotional problems I'm experiencing
They promise to be
Even though they may alluring or tempting
The answer was here all the time
Love, which had been there all along, was the solution
I love you and hope you love me
My love for you is true and I hope you feel the same
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please don't feel bad for me or cry over my struggles
The truth is I never left you
Despite my physical absence, my love and thoughts have always been with you
All through my wild days
Throughout all the crazy and unpredictable moments of my life
My mad existence
My erratic lifestyle and choices
I kept my promise
I remained true to my love and commitment to you
Don't keep your distance
Please don't let our differences and struggles push us apart
Have I said too much?
I hope I haven't overwhelmed or confused you
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I've shared everything from my heart and have nothing more to add
But all you have to do
The only thing I ask from you
Is look at me to know
Is to have you see in person that what I'm saying is true
That every word is true
My feelings and commitment is genuine and not a lie
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@albertobarriosmendez2455
Bellísima interpretación, voz y cantante todo. Desde Bogotá Colombia muchas gracias por su lindo compartir
@ΠόπηΠρέκα-γ1ω
ΥΠΕΡΟΧΗ !!!!!
@MsPerret
What a voice and what an interpretation......... I discover this talent today....and too late......
@eilonj
not too late, listen to her repertoire . I discovered her just 4 years ago and listen to her songs almost everyday.
@Karharias
Wonderful voice and interpretation ! In fact, in all her songs she has sung nationally and internationally, none can match her !
@kianos81
Never too late :) she is still perfect!!
@whoever_81
Alkistis, the voice of pure love ❤️
@Helena-z9k
Εύμορφη και περισσότερο καλλίφωνη από κάθε άλλη φορά.
@Helena-z9k
Sentinimientos sutiles y profundos como si 'Alkistis hubiera vivido el dolor perpetuo argentino ...
@stelioskemenesa1b2g3ddkewq24
ΤΟ ΑΣΤΕΡΙ ΜΑΣ .ΠΡΩΤΟΨΑΛΤΗ ΜΕ ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΚΗ ΠΡΑΓΑΣ