Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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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
In the song "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," the singer, who represents Eva Perón, is addressing the people of Argentina. The lyrics express her struggle to explain her complex emotions and the choices she has made. She acknowledges that her actions may have made it difficult for others to understand her need for love and acceptance despite her past actions. The line "you won't believe me, all you will see is the girl you once knew," suggests that others may only see her external transformation and not understand the internal changes she has undergone.
The singer reflects on her journey towards freedom and self-discovery, symbolized by her choice to explore new experiences outside the confines of her previous life. She confesses that despite trying various things, none of them truly impressed her, suggesting that materialistic pursuits and superficial pleasures couldn't fill the void she felt. The chorus repeats the plea for the people of Argentina not to cry for her because she never truly left them. She emphasizes that throughout her wild and challenging days, she remained committed to her promise to the people, urging them not to keep their distance.
The lyrics also touch upon the notions of fortune and fame, highlighting that they were never her ultimate goals. The singer feels that these external markers of success were illusions and not the solutions they seemed to promise. She implies that she always prioritized love and hopes that the people of Argentina love her in return.
Overall, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" delves into Eva Perón's internal struggle, her search for freedom, the complexities of her love for Argentina, and her desire for acceptance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
This won't be a simple situation, and you may find it odd
When I try to explain how I feel
When I attempt to articulate my emotions
that I still need your love after all that I've done
That I continue to require your love despite my actions
You won't believe me
You won't have faith in my words
All you will see is the girl you once knew
All you can perceive is the person you previously knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though she appears stylish and glamorous
At sixes and sevens with you
Yet, she feels uncertain and confused in your presence
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to allow this to occur, I had to transform
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Couldn't remain downtrodden throughout my entire life
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
Observing life from the window, avoiding exposure to the sun
So I chose freedom
Therefore, I opted for liberation
Running around, trying everything new
Engaging in various activities, experimenting with the unfamiliar
But nothing impressed me at all
However, nothing managed to captivate me entirely
I never expected it to
I never had any expectations for it to do so
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please do not shed tears on my behalf, Argentina
The truth is I never left you
The truth is that I never truly departed from you
All through my wild days
Throughout my adventurous times
My mad existence
My chaotic way of living
I kept my promise
I remained true to my word
Don't keep your distance
Please do not maintain a distant relationship
And as for fortune and as for fame
Regarding wealth and recognition
I never invited them in
I never actively sought their presence
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Although it appeared to the world that they were my sole aspirations
They are illusions
They are deceptive beliefs
They are not the solutions they promised to be
They do not offer the solutions they purported to provide
The answer was here all the time
The solution existed within me all along
I love you and hope you love me
I adore you and anticipate your affection towards me
Have I said too much?
Have I expressed myself excessively?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you.
I cannot think of anything else to say to you.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Yet, simply observing me is enough to understand
That every word is true
That each and every word I speak is genuine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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