Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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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 the 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 are 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
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 one of the most famous songs from the Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Evita. The song is performed by Eva Perón, the first lady of Argentina, who is speaking to the people of Argentina from the balcony of the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace. Eva is telling the people that she understands why they might be angry that she has become so famous and powerful. She tells them that she had to change and find her own way to become a stronger person. She also reminds them that she never lost sight of the people or her promise to them. Eva Perón lets the people of Argentina know that she still cares for them and they should not cry for her.
The lyrics convey a sense of remorse and longing for acceptance by someone or something, which the singer initially thought was impossible to achieve. The theme of the song speaks to the idea of having to leave or change something in order to come back stronger, and the changes that come along with growth or success. The singer is telling a story of her newfound freedom and her realization that true happiness lies in the love and acceptance of those close to us. Ultimately, Eva Perón is reminding people that even though she has come a long way, she still wants to be loved and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
Explaining my feelings won't be simple, you may find it peculiar.
When I try to explain how I feel
I'm trying to convey my innermost emotions to you.
that I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my past mistakes, I still require your affection.
You won't believe me
You'll have doubts about my words
All you will see is the girl you once knew
You'll only see the old version of myself.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear extravagant
At sixes and sevens with you
I feel confused in your presence.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had no choice but to let go of the past and transform.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain downtrodden for the rest of my life.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I often used to stare at the window and avoid sunlight.
So I chose freedom
I made up my mind to pursue freedom.
Running around trying everything new
I experimented with everything that was new.
But nothing impressed me at all
But nothing seemed satisfying.
I never expected it to
I never anticipated it would be that way.
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please don't grieve for me, Argentina.
The truth is I never left you
The truth is that I never truly departed from you.
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Throughout my reckless and tumultuous period.
I kept my promise
I remained true to my pledge.
Don't keep your distance
Please don't distance yourself from me.
And as for fortune and as for fame
Regarding wealth and fame,
I never invited them in
I never welcomed them into my life.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it appeared that it's all I wanted.
They are illusions
I've come to realize that they are not real.
They are not the solutions they promised to be
They don't bring the solutions they promised.
The answer was here all the time
The answer to my struggles was always here.
I love you and hope you love me
I love you, and I'm hopeful you still love me.
Have I said too much?
Did I say too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you.
I can't come up with anything else to say.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Just look at me, and you'll understand.
That every word is true
That everything I said is true.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheShowsMustGoOn
If you loved that, you'll love Elaine Paige singing Memory from Cats: https://youtu.be/mdBVJbzkoqo
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Far better than that new film!
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@@thatssofetch3481 yes, her performance is better of course, but the new film is great. The dancing is stunning. The cockney cats, awesome. Misto is fab. Railway cat stunning. Costumes. And dench addressing a cat is inspired. And it has Rebel!
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@highhighway
That is PERFECTION... she talks, she whispers, she acts, but, she still sings...I can watch this piece million times and will never get bored...
@markgasmanprothero4442
Excellent
@ighdesigns
And her dress is astonishingly good.
@Alanjkal
It's hard to believe that there is no autotune, but it is her natural voice. She is so blessed to be given the gift she has! Such passion in her performance!