I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You
Elaine Paige & Joss Ackland Lyrics

Colonel Peron?
Introducing herself and initiating a conversation with Colonel Peron.

Eva Duarte?
Confirming her identity to Colonel Peron.

I've heard so much about you.
Acknowledging that she has heard of Colonel Peron's reputation.

I'm amazed, for I'm only an actress
Expressing surprise that she, being only an actress, gets to meet a highly reputable person like Colonel Peron.

I'm amazed, for I'm only a soldier nothing to shout about one of the thousands only a girl on the air. defending the country we love.
Expressing humility and acknowledging that being a soldier is yet another occupation without any special distinction in the manner that actresses have special recognition.

But when you act, the things you do affect us all.
Complimenting Colonel Peron as an actor who has the capability to influence the audience through his acting.

But when you act, you take us away from the squalor of the real world.
Highlighting the impact of Colonel Peron's acting on the audience, and how it takes them away from the harsh realities of their daily lives.

Are you here on your own?
Asking Colonel Peron if he is alone at the moment.

Yes, oh yes.
Confirming that he is alone at the moment.

So am I. What a fortunate coincidence.
Feeling lucky and expressing surprise at the coincidence that both of them are alone at the moment.

Maybe you're my reward for my efforts here tonight.
Suggesting that meeting Colonel Peron is a reward for her being there that night.

It seems crazy, but you must believe there's nothing calculated, nothing planned.
Acknowledging that meeting Colonel Peron might seem unbelievable, but it was not something planned or calculated.

Please forgive me if I seem naive I would never want to force your hand, but please understand, I'd be good for you.
Apologizing for sounding naïve but expressing that she could be good for Colonel Peron, without any intention of forcing him into anything.

I don't always rush in like this twenty seconds after saying hello Telling strangers I'm too good to miss If I'm wrong, I hope you'll tell me so But you really should know, I'd be good for you
Admitting that it is unlike her to rush to talk to people, but expressing that she is worth talking to, and hoping that Colonel Peron will correct her if she is wrong, but she maintains that she would be a good companion for him.

I'd be surprisingly good for you.
Repeating that she would be a superlative companion for Colonel Peron.

I won't go on if I'm boring you but do you understand my point of view?
Assuring oneself if they are not bothering him, then asking if he is on the same page so that they can have a clear and concise conversation.

Do you like what you hear, what you see, and would you be good for me, too?
Asking Colonel Peron if he finds her as appealing and interesting as she finds him, and whether he would be a good companion for her too.

saxophone solo
No meaning.

Please go on, you enthrall me!
Encouraging and requesting her to continue her conversation, as she has captivated him.

I can understand you perfectly, and I like what I hear, what I see and knowing me, I would be good for you, too.
Expressing that he understands her completely and is equally interested in her, believing that they would be good for each other.

That's not the reason that I caught your eye, which has to imply I'd be good for you I'd be surprisingly good for you.
Emphasizing that their mutual interest is not just for the physical aspect, but because of their genuine compatibility that would make them an excellent match.