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.
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Andrew 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
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
"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" is a song from the musical Evita, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song is a monologue from the perspective of Eva Perón, the former First Lady of Argentina, as she speaks to her followers from the balcony of the presidential palace in Buenos Aires. The song reflects on Eva's rise to power and her efforts to help the poor and working-class people of Argentina, while also acknowledging the controversy and criticism she faced during her time in office.
The lyrics of the song describe the complexities of Eva's relationship with her followers and with her own sense of identity. She acknowledges that her rise to power has not been easy and that the people who love her may have a hard time understanding the choices she has made. Although she has pursued freedom and new experiences, she realizes that she has never stopped loving Argentina and the people who live there.
At the heart of the song is Eva's message of connection and loyalty. She promises that she has never left Argentina, even as she has traveled the world and explored new opportunities. She assures her followers that she will always keep her promise to them and encourages them not to keep their distance from her. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that love and loyalty can transcend politics and power, even in the face of controversy and change.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know this confession may be difficult for you to grasp
When I try to explain how I feel
I will attempt to express what's been on my mind
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite past events, I remain dependent on your affection
You won't believe me
I fear my words will be met with distrust
All you will see is a girl you once knew
Your perception of me may be static
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Despite cosmetic changes
At sixes and sevens with you
I am at a loss with our current state of affairs
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to acquiesce to the natural course of events and undergo transformation
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I could not remain in a state of perpetual hardship
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I cannot remain passive and ignore what life has to offer
So I chose freedom
Thus, I chose to pursue liberty and autonomy
Running around trying everything new
I have been exploring new experiences and opportunities
But nothing impressed me at all
However, no experience has gratified or fulfilled me
I never expected it to
It is no surprise that these ventures fell short
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please do not grieve for me, Argentina
The truth is I never left you
Despite my absence or distractions, you were always in my heart
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Throughout unpredictable, chaotic times
I kept my promise
I remained faithful to my pledge
Don't keep your distance
I implore you to not remain aloof or detached
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and prestige
I never invited them in
These achievements were never my primary goals
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Despite what others may have perceived or assumed
They are illusions
These aspirations are mere figments of the imagination
They're not the solutions they promised to be
They do not provide the solutions that were anticipated
The answer was here all the time
The solution was present all along
I love you and hope you love me
My love for you is genuine, and I hope you reciprocate
Have I said too much?
I hope that I have not been too loquacious
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I cannot think of anything else I need to convey to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
Simply observe my demeanor and you will realize my authenticity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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