His awards include seven Tonys, three Grammys including Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, two International Emmys, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship and the Kennedy Center Honor.
He currently owns six London theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the London Palladium.
Another Suitcase In Another Hall
Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics
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I don´t expect my love affairs to last for long
Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
But all the same I hate it, wouldn´t you?
(Eva:) So what happens now?
(Che:) Another suitcase in another hall(Eva:) So what happens now?
(Che:) Take your picture off another wall
(Eva:) Where am I going to?
(Che:) You´ll get by, you always have before
(Eva:) Where am I going to?
Time and time again I´ve said that I don´t care
That I´m immune to gloom, that I´m hard through and through
But every time it matters all my words desert me
So anyone can hurt me, and they do
(Eva:) So what happens now?
(Che:) Another suitcase in another hall
(Eva:) So what happens now?
(Che:) Take your picture off another wall
(Eva:) Where am I going to?
(Che:) You´ll get by, you always have before
(Eva:) Where am I going to?
Call in three months time and I´ll be fine, I know
Well maybe not that fine, but I´ll survive anyhow
I won´t recall the names and places of each sad occasion
But that´s no consolation here and now.
(Eva:) So what happens now?
(Che:) Another suitcase in another hall
(Che:) Take your picture off another wall
(Eva:) Where am I going to?
(Che:) You´ll get by, you always have before
(Eva:) Where am I going to?
(Huevo:)
Don´t ask anymore.
The song Another Suitcase In Another Hall from the musical Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is performed by the character of Eva. The song speaks about the transient nature of relationships and how they end up leaving one feeling empty and lost. Eva, who is used to trouble and expects it, laments the fact that love affairs don't last for long and that her dreams wouldn't come true. She wonders what happens next for her, where she is going and how she will make it through. In response, the character of Che, who represents the proletariat, advises her to move on to another place, to take down her picture from the wall and find a way to make it through as she has before.
The lyrics question the ability of an individual to cope with difficult situations on their own. Eva is vulnerable and broken as she contemplates her future while Che is pragmatic and unsentimental in his advice. The phrase "another suitcase in another hall" refers to the transience of Eva's life, with each new suitcase representing a new chapter in her troubled existence. The line "You'll get by, you always have before" highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of Eva, as well as her ability to cope with change.
Overall, the song Another Suitcase In Another Hall is a bittersweet reflection of life and the challenges it presents. It is a poignant reminder that everyone faces hardship, but it is possible to move on and find a way through. Despite the sadness and uncertainty of Eva's situation, the song ends on a note of hope, with the belief that she will "survive anyhow."
Line by Line Meaning
I don't expect my love affairs to last for long
I know that my relationships won't last very long
Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
I'm realistic and don't have unrealistic expectations about my dreams
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
I'm used to problems and I expect to encounter them
But all the same I hate it, wouldn't you?
Despite being used to problems, I still don't like going through them. Who would?
So what happens now?
What comes next?
Another suitcase in another hall
I'm being forced to leave, again
Take your picture off another wall
Remove all evidence of me from your life
Where am I going to?
I don't know where I'm headed
You'll get by, you always have before
You've survived tough times in the past, and you will again
Time and time again Iíve said that I don't care
I've told myself many times that I don't care, but I do
That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through and through
I tell myself that I can't be affected by sadness, that I'm always tough
But every time it matters all my words desert me
When it's important, I can't seem to say what I mean
So anyone can hurt me, and they do
Anyone can hurt me, and they often do
Call in three months time and I'll be fine, I know
Don't worry, I'll be okay in three months
Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
I might not be great, but I'll make it through
I won't recall the names and places of each sad occasion
I won't remember every detail of every bad thing that's happened to me
But that's no consolation here and now
That doesn't make me feel better in this moment
Don't ask anymore.
Stop asking questions, there are no answers.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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