Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Olivia Newton‐John Lyrics
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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 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
The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's song "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" are rich with emotion and self-reflection. The song seems to be from the perspective of a woman who has left someone she was close to and is now trying to explain her behavior to them. She acknowledges that her actions may seem strange to the person she left, but she tries to explain that she still needs their love even after all that has happened. She recognizes that the person she left may only see her as the girl they once knew, but she has changed and grown into a new person.
As the verses continue, the woman reflects on her past and how she had to change and "let it happen." She realized that she couldn't stay in the same place forever and needed to experience new things to find herself. However, nothing impressed her and she never expected it to. The last verse is the most emotional part of the song, as the woman pleads with the person she left not to cry for her. She assures them that the truth is, she never left them and has loved them all along. She kept her promise and asks them not to keep their distance.
Overall, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" is a powerful song about regret, growth, and the power of love. It's a song that can resonate with anyone who has experienced a difficult or tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know it will be hard to understand
When I try to explain how I feel
As I try to tell you how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Even after all my mistakes, I still love you
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You won't trust me because you have an old version of me in your mind
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may look my best
At sixes and sevens with you
I feel confused and uncertain around you
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to go through changes and let go of the past to grow
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't stay depressed and stagnant forever
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I used to isolate myself and avoid the world
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I decided to explore and experience new things
But nothing impressed me at all
But I didn't find anything that truly fulfilled me
I never expected it to
I didn't have high expectations of finding fulfillment in those experiences
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't feel sorry for me
The truth is, I never left you
I never stopped loving you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Even when I was lost and reckless
I kept my promise
I always kept my love for you
Don't keep your distance
Please don't stay away from me
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Although I may have pursued wealth and fame
I never invited them in
I never let them consume me
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it may have appeared that way to others
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
In reality, they are just illusions and not true solutions to happiness
The answer was here all the time
The answer to my happiness was always with you
I love you, and hope you love me
I still love you and hope you feel the same way
Have I said too much?
Did I share too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I've said everything that I can think of
But all you have to do is look at me to know
But just by looking at me, you'll know the truth
That every word is true
That everything I've said is the truth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gringojrf
I first heard this song when I bought her album. I had no idea where it came from but it was so powerful that it instantly became one of my favorites. Years later I saw the movie starring Madonna. While her version was good it cannot hold a candle to this one. Whenever I get the urge to hear this song this is the version I seek out. Best ever. RIP Olivia Newton-John.
@manjsingh5073
Julie Covington one was the best and original
@rebeccacurtis6680
RIP Olivia Newton John. Everything you did was beautiful just like you. You will be sorely missed.
@richardsianipar4103
As Always In This Heart, Grandma O.N.Jakarta : )
@asierasier7259
I am 41 years old and, my dear Olivia, you have been my inspiration and accompanied me in the good and the bad moments, in happy and sad ones, since I was 14 years old. I can't imagine a world where there is no you, but you will forever live in my heart and in my thoughts. I know that someday we will share the same time and space once again. In the meantime, rest in peace, wherever you are. The world is a better place because of hearts like yours - because of people like you! And the echo of your unique and phenomenal voice will always LIVe on... You are love and light! I will always love you, Olivia. 💙💜💚❤🤍💗
@Bob-sg9ke
You're comment brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully written. 🥰😪
@Bob-sg9ke
This is the first time I heard this version. It is absolutely moving and beautiful.
@vastolive8
She was a remarkable woman, an inspiration to many. We honestly love her . Fly high Angel 🙏💞❤️
@heatherrandell5134
You will be dearly missed. Your a beautiful sole inside and out. You have a smile that brightens up a room and that brightnes we will see from the heavens. RIP Olivia
@Falconlibrary
I had no idea this version of the song existed. It's the best one. Good night, sweet princess, and may bands of angels sing thee to thy rest.