Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Madonna) 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 sung by the character of Eva Perón, who was the first lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. The song was written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber for the musical “Evita” and was released in 1976. The song is about Eva’s life and her relationship with Argentina.
In the beginning of the song, Eva is aware that it won’t be easy for the people of Argentina to understand her feelings. She had to change and had to let certain things happen in her life to bring about that change. She had to let go of the past and embrace new experiences. She chose freedom and started trying everything new. Though she tried many things, nothing really impressed her, and she never expected anything from them. Eva tells the people of Argentina that she never left them and that she kept her promise even during her wild days and mad existence.
Despite all the fame and fortune, Eva tells the people of Argentina that she never invited them; it was rather an illusion. The solution was always simple. The answer was always love. Eva tells the people of Argentina that every word she said is true and there is nothing more she can say to them. She promises to keep her distance and not to leave them.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
Explaining my feelings won't be simple, and you will find it peculiar
When I try to explain how I feel
As I try to put my emotions into words
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite all my actions, I still require your love
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You might not trust in me, as you see the person you previously knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear magnificent and highly impressive
At sixes and sevens with you
I'm currently disorientated and bewildered when it comes to our relationship
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to allow things to occur and adjust myself accordingly
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain destitute for my whole life
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was unenthusiastic and refused to take action
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
Therefore, I chose to be free to explore uncharted ideas
But nothing impressed me at all
However, nothing was as impressive as I had anticipated
I never expected it to
I didn't hope for it to be different
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't feel sorry for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
Truthfully, I've never departed from you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Despite my tumultuous days and erratic lifestyle
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
I remained committed to my vow. Please don't become distant
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and recognition
I never invited them in
I never requested their presence
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though I appeared to crave them to the world
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
They are just misguided ideas and cannot provide solutions as promised
The answer was here all the time:
The solution has always been present
I love you, and hope you love me
I am in love with you, and I hope you feel the same about me
Have I said too much?
Did I provide more information than necessary?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I can't think of anything to add to our discussion
But all you have to do is look at me to know
However, all you have to do is gaze at me to comprehend
That every word is true
That everything I am saying is genuine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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