Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Kurt & Rachel [New Directions] Lyrics
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It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
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/the girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
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
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 to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" are a plea for understanding and forgiveness from the people of Argentina, specifically from Eva Perón. The song speaks to the tumultuous relationship between Eva and the Argentine people, as well as her own struggles with fame and fortune. The opening lines set the tone of the song, with Kurt and Rachel acknowledging that they understand that their message may be difficult to receive. The next few lines are key, as they state that, despite all that has happened, Kurt/Rachel still need the love of the people they have hurt.
The next few lines describe the ways in which Kurt/Rachel has changed over time. They mention that they had to let go of the old version of themselves and embrace a new, freer way of life. However, despite their new lifestyle, they still feel a connection to their past and to the people they have left behind. They acknowledge that they may look different and be in a different place in their lives, but they are still the same person at their core.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the people of Argentina not to cry for Kurt/Rachel, as they have never truly left them. They have gone through a lot, but they have never forgotten their roots. They have promised to always be there for their people, no matter what happens in their lives. The final lines of the song conclude with a powerful statement: that every word they've said is true, and that all the people of Argentina have to do is look at Kurt/Rachel to know that they are sincere.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know it will be difficult for you to understand what I'm about to say
When I try to explain how I feel
I'm going to do my best to communicate my emotions to you
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite everything that's happened between us, I still crave your love and affection
You won't believe me
I'm aware that you're likely to doubt me
All you will see is a/the girl you once knew
You'll only see the person you used to know and not who I've become
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I'm dressed up and seem different now
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 went through a necessary transformation
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't continue living in poverty and despair forever
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I used to feel hopeless and trapped, avoiding joy and optimism
So I chose freedom
I made a conscious decision to pursue my own liberation
Running around, trying everything new
I experimented with different experiences in order to figure out what I wanted
But nothing impressed me at all
I tried and tested different things, but nothing really resonated with me
I never expected it to
I didn't have any expectations, I was just exploring
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please don't be sad for my sake, Argentina
The truth is I never left you
Despite my physical absence, I never really left your thoughts or heart
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Even during my most turbulent times, I still held you close to my heart
I kept my promise, don't keep your distance
I still care about and love you, so please don't keep away from me
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and stardom
I never invited them in
I never actively sought them out
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it may have looked like that's what I wanted
They are illusions
They are merely illusions, not real sources of happiness
They're not the solutions they promised to be
They don't actually solve the problems they claim to
The answer was here all the time
The solution was right here in front of me the whole time
I love you and hope you love me
I still love and care about you and I hope you feel the same
Have I said too much?
Did I overshare or reveal too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I've said all that I can think of to express myself to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
You can tell from just looking at me that every word I've said is true
That every word is true
All that I've said is genuine and honest
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
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
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