Rainbow
David Lane Lyrics

People of Europe! I send you the Rainbow of Argentina!
I, David Lane, am introducing you to the greatness of Argentina.

Spain has fallen to the charms of Evita
Evita has captured the attention of Spain with her charms.

She can do what she likes--it doesn't matter much
Evita's actions don't matter because she has great power.

She's the New World Madonna with the golden touch
Evita has great influence and success.

She filled a bull-ring--forty-five thousand seater
Evita was able to fill a stadium of 45,000 with fans.

But if you're prettier than General Franco, That's not hard
Being prettier than Franco is not difficult due to his unattractiveness.

Franco's reign in Spain should see out the forties
Franco will remain in power in Spain until the end of the 1940s.

So you've just acquired an ally who Looks as secure in his job as you
Evita has gained an ally in Franco who is as secure in his role as she is in hers.

More important, current political thought is Your wife's a phenomenal asset
Evita is a valuable political asset to her husband due to her popularity.

Your trump card
Evita is the key to many successes.

Let's hear it for the Rainbow Tour It's been an incredible success We weren't quite sure, we had a few doubts
The Rainbow Tour was a great success, though it was uncertain at times.

But the answer is yes!
Evita succeeded in her endeavors.

There you are, I told you so
As predicted, Evita was successful.

Makes no difference where we go The whole world over--just the same You should have heard them call our name
Everywhere they went, people recognized and cheered for Evita.

And who would underestimate the actress now?
Evita's success and influence should not be underestimated.

I'm not underestimating you--just do the same thing in Italy please
Evita's success should be replicated in Italy.

Now I don't like to spoil a wonderful story But the news from Rome is not so good
While reluctant to ruin the story, the news from Rome is not favorable.

She hasn't gone down like we thought she would Italy's unconvinced by Argentine glory
Evita's impact was not as great in Italy as predicted.

They equate Peron with Mussolini Can't think why
The Italians are comparing Peron to Mussolini, though it's unclear why.

Did you hear that? They called me a whore! They actually called me a whore!
Evita is upset that she was insulted and called a whore.

But Signora Peron It's an easy mistake I'm still called an admiral yet I gave up the sea long ago
The mistake was easy to make, but Evita is still upset. She uses an analogy to argue that titles acquired from one's past shouldn't be used to criticize them in the present.

Things aren't all that bad she met with the Pope She got a Papal decoration and a kindly word
Despite the Italian setback, Evita still met with the Pope and was decorated for her accomplishments.

So even if the crowds gave our lady the bird The Argentine/Italy axis does have some hope
While Evita received backlash in Italy, she is still seen as a positive figure for Argentina's relationship with Italy.

She still made a fabulous impact Caught the eye
Despite the challenges, Evita still made a positive impression and gained attention.

Eva started well, no question, in France Shining like the sun through the post-war haze A beautiful reminder of the carefree days She nearly captured the French, she sure had the chance
Evita's earlier success in France was great, highlighting the carefree nature of the post-war era.

But she suddenly seemed to lose interest She looked tired
Evita lost focus and looked fatigued.

Tired? Eva tired? Face the facts, the Rainbow's starting to fade I don't think she'll make it to England now It wasn't on the schedule anyhow
Despite her earlier success, Evita's star is fading and there are doubts about her heading to England.

You'd better get out the flags and fix a parade Some kind of coming home triumph Is required
A parade is necessary to give Evita a warm welcome back in Argentina.

And no, and yes, and no, and yes, and no Let's here it for the Rainbow Tour It's been an incredible success
While the Rainbow Tour had ups and downs, it was ultimately a great success.

Who the hell does the King of England think he is? Tea at some tinpot castle of his--what kind of invitation is that? Argentina's First Lady deserves Buckingham Palace! If England can do without me Then Argentina can do without England!
David Lane feels that Evita deserves greater respect, and if England cannot provide it, then Argentina should cut ties with them.