Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Anna Maria Kaufmann 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
Don't Cry for Me Argentina is a song from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Evita. The song is sung by Eva Perón, the title character of the musical, who plays the role of the First Lady of Argentina. The song is primarily about her struggle to gain the acceptance and love of the people of Argentina. The song reflects on her life and the choices she made, especially in the context of the political climate of the country.
The first verse of the song describes how Eva tries to explain her feelings to the people of Argentina, but they will not believe her. She is dressed up to the nines, but still cannot connect with them. The second verse of the song describes her reasons for leaving her old life behind and choosing freedom. However, she did not find anything that impressed her. She then tells the people of Argentina not to cry for her, as she never left them.
The third verse of the song explains that Eva never sought fortune or fame, but instead wanted the love and acceptance of the people of Argentina. She realized that these things were just illusions and were not actual solutions to her problems. Her true love was always there, and she hopes that Argentina still loves her as well. The song ends with Eva telling the people to look at her and see that every word she says is true.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
You may find what I am about to share difficult to understand.
When I try to explain how I feel
When I describe my emotions and sentiments.
That I still need your love after all that I've done
I am aware that I may not deserve your affection, but I still desire it.
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You may be unable to trust or have faith in me, and view me as the person I used to be.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Despite my impressive appearance and glamorous attire.
At sixes and sevens with you
I feel confused and uncertain about our relationship.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I couldn't hold onto the past and had to allow life to take its natural course, leading to transformation.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I had to break away from my humble beginnings and strive for more.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I spent much of my life observing the world from a distance.
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I sought liberation and tried out various experiences.
But nothing impressed me at all
Despite my efforts, nothing dazzled me or was satisfactory enough.
I never expected it to
It wasn't what I anticipated.
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't pity me or feel sad on my behalf, Argentina.
The truth is, I never left you
I never abandoned or forgot about you.
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Throughout my tumultuous and chaotic existence.
I kept my promise
I upheld my commitment.
Don't keep your distance
Don't withdraw or remain aloof from me.
And as for fortune, and as for fame
As for wealth and recognition.
I never invited them in
I never actively pursued or sought after them.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Despite the misconception that these were my ultimate priorities.
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
These are delusions and cannot provide the resolution they claim to offer.
The answer was here all the time
The response or solution was present all along.
I love you, and hope you love me
I have affection for you and long for the same in return.
Have I said too much?
Did I share too many personal details?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I have nothing else to add or express to you.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Merely looking at me is enough to discern the truth and sincerity of my words.
That every word is true
Everything I have spoken is genuine and legitimate.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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