Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Madonna & Antonio Banderas Lyrics
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You think it's 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
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 desire
They are illusions
They're not the solutions they promise 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 is nothing more I could 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 of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" by Madonna and Antonio Banderas tell the story of Eva Perón, the beloved first lady of Argentina who died young from cancer. The song is a message to the people of Argentina from Eva, who addresses the rumors, criticisms, and controversies surrounding her life and legacy.
Eva acknowledges that her life has been strange and full of contradictions; that she had done things that people might find hard to forgive. However, the message of the song is ultimately one of love and commitment. Despite her mistakes and wild days, she never forgot her promises to the people, and she wants them to know that she never left them.
She also addresses the illusions of fortune and fame, that she never welcomed or desired them. Instead, her message to the people of Argentina is that love is the only thing that matters in the end, and that she hopes they still love her as much as she loves them.
Overall, the song is a poignant and emotional tribute to a woman who played a significant role in the history of Argentina and continues to be remembered and celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy
This situation is going to be complicated and difficult.
You think it's strange
You find it peculiar that I still need your love.
When I try to explain how I feel
I attempt to clarify my emotions to you.
That I still need your love
Despite everything I have done, I still require your love.
After all that I've done
Considering everything I have accomplished.
You won't believe me
You will not trust or rely on my words alone.
All you will see
You will only perceive a girl you once knew.
Is a girl you once knew
The perception of you will not have changed.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I am fully adorned with the finest of things.
At sixes and sevens with you
I am unsure of how you feel as I am attempting to win back your love.
I had to let it happen
I did not have any other choice but to let this event happen.
I had to change
I had to adapt and change my ways of living.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I could not remain impoverished my entire life.
Looking out of the window
Gazing out the window at the world beyond.
Staying out of the sun
Avoiding being noticed or becoming famous.
So I chose freedom
I elected to have liberty and independence.
Running around
I was traveling and exploring the world around me.
Trying everything new
I sampled endless possibilities in my travels.
But nothing impressed me at all
None of the things I experienced in my journey had any lasting impact on me.
I never expected it to
I never anticipated that it would be any different.
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Do not weep sadness for me or my situation, Argentina.
The truth is, I never left you
The honest reality is that I never abandoned you or your country.
All through my wild days
Throughout all of the chaotic days throughout my life.
My mad existence
My insanity and unpredictable lifestyles.
I kept my promise
I have always kept my word, whatever it may have been.
Don't keep your distance
Do not continue to remain apart from me.
And as for fortune
And regarding the concept of chance or destiny.
And as for fame
And as for becoming well-known or famous.
I never invited them in
I never actively sought out fame or fortune in my life.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desire
Even though it may have appeared to others that I craved wealth and fame.
They are illusions
These thoughts are merely delusions or incorrect perceptions.
They're not the solutions they promise to be
These fantasies will not result in the solutions they offer.
The answer was here all the time
The response or resolution to my troubles was with me all along.
I love you and hope you love me
I care for and adore you, and I wish that you reciprocate those emotions.
Have I said too much
Perhaps I have expounded too much about my struggles and feelings.
There is nothing more I could think of to say to you
I cannot think of anything additional to share or express towards you.
But all you have to do
All you are required to do in this situation.
Is look at me to know
Is gaze upon me to immediately understand.
That every word is true
That every statement I have made is authentic and truthful.
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joaquinlionelnieva2145
LETRAS
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 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
@NotCrazyLimitedEdition
Evita was by far Madonna’s best vocal work. Never before or after did we see her sing like that.
@leah6488
I actually only watched the movie a few days ago, and I feel the same way. I feel like It was one of the best musicals I have ever seen.
@bryanismyname7583
She wanted to prove she could do something different and worked hard at that. Too bad she never found another project to sustain that level of artistry. But it's similar to Diana Ross, in that she did one great movie ("Lady Sings the Blues") and declined in terms of her movie roles after that.
@mulliganstew72
She blew her vocals for this role. Her passion is second to none.
@christopherallen5521
Lucas Martins dos Santos Corrêa da Costa so true!
@christopherallen5521
Lucas Martins dos Santos Corrêa da Costa A real tribute to the history of Argentina. Sad her life was cut so short!
@2013LPN
"The truth is I never left you, all through my wild days, my mad existence....I kept my promise....dont keep your distance". -Best line...hands down.
@pua99100
I agree to disagree!!
@TheMOVIEMANIAC13
Paulo secreto oh shut it Lydia 😛🤪
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