Maria Friedman is one of the best West End (London's Theatre District) toda… Read Full Bio ↴Maria Friedman is one of the best West End (London's Theatre District) today. She made her Broadway debut rather late, in 2005 in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "The Woman in White," which was specifically written for her voice. A great performer of Sondheim, most notably originateing the roles of "Dot"/"Marie" in "Sunday in the Park with George," she has also released a solo CD and is feautred on another one of Lloyd Webber's works, "Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" as the narrator on the DVD and CD Soundtrack.

Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Maria Friedman 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 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maria Friedman's song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" convey a mixed sense of regret, empowerment, and love. These emotions are expressed by a girl who needs to explain her actions to the people around her, especially to someone important who she may have hurt in the past. She acknowledges that the people around her might not understand why she still needs their love despite what she has done in the past, and she asks them not to cry for her because she never left them. Meanwhile, she accepts responsibility for her actions and admits that she needed to change her life, even if it meant leaving behind something she loved.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses her struggles with balancing her desire for freedom and the love she has for the people in her life. While she tried to experience new things and find some sense of purpose in her wild days, she learned that the answer to her problems had been with her all along. It was not the fortune or the fame that the world credits as the epitome of success, but the love she shared with others. She hopes that the people she once knew can forgive her and possibly love her again, and assures them that she never left them in the first place.

The song has a poignant melody that complements the underlying themes of the lyrics. Maria Friedman's vocal prowess highlights the emotive nature of the song and makes it an unforgettable anthem. As a testament to its impact, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" has been covered by numerous artists and incorporated in several films and TV shows. Overall, the song is about redemption, the power of love, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.

Line by Line Meaning

It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
You might find it hard to understand me when I try to explain my feelings to you.

When I try to explain how I feel
I will make an attempt to express what's inside my heart.

That I still need your love after all that I've done
I know I don't deserve your affection, but I'm begging you to forgive me and love me still.

You won't believe me
I understand that what I ask of you seems too much and you will not trust me.

All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although I appear to have changed, to you I will still be the same person.

Although she's dressed up to the nines
I might look like a different person to you with how I style myself.

At sixes and sevens with you
I feel that our relationship is currently in a state of chaos or disarray.

I had to let it happen, I had to change
It was necessary for me to experience a transformation and let go of my previous self.

Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't continue living my life being unsuccessful and without comfrot.

Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I've been living a life of seclusion, hiding from the rest of the world so as to avoid change.

So I chose freedom
I made the decision to break free from my past and start anew.

Running around trying everything new
I've been experimenting with different things in my pursuit of happiness.

But nothing impressed me at all
Despite everything I've tried, none of it has truly satisfied me.

I never expected it to
I knew that none of these things would give me the happiness and contentment that I sought.

Don't cry for me Argentina
Please don't feel sad for me or pity me, Argentina.

The truth is I never left you
I may have gone through many changes, but Argentina, you were always in my heart.

All through my wild days
Throughout my youthful and reckless past,

My mad existence
My wild and crazy lifestyle,

I kept my promise
I made a promise to remain loyal and loving to Argentina, and I kept it.

Don't keep your distance
Please don't stay away from me, Argentina.

And as for fortune, and as for fame
Although many believe that wealth and fame will bring happiness,

I never invited them in
I have never wanted nor sought after those things for myself.

Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Despite what others may think based on my behavior,

They are illusions
The truth is that those things are not real or fulfilling in the way I thought they would be.

They're not the solutions they promised to be
Even though riches and fame seem like the answers to our problems,

The answer was here all the time
The true solution to my problems was always within me.

I love you and hope you love me
I am asking for your love and trust.

Don't cry for me Argentina......
Please don't be sad for me or pity me, Argentina, I am happy with who I am now.

I kept my promise
I have maintained my dedication and loyalty to Argentina.

Don't keep your distance
Please, Argentina, do not push me away.

Have I said too much? There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I hope I haven't spoken too much, but I have nothing else to say to get through to you.

But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
If you just look at my eyes and my heart, you will know that these words come from my deepest feelings and are true to my soul.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE

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