Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Original Evita Cast 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
In "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina," Evita (Eva Perón) speaks to the people of Argentina, who rose up in support of her during her husband's presidency. In the first verse, she acknowledges that it is difficult to explain the complex emotions behind her actions. Despite everything that has happened, she still needs their love and support. She acknowledges that they might not see her as the same girl they once knew, now that she has changed and is living a glamorous life.
In the second verse, she describes how she had to choose freedom and novelty over a life of poverty and hardship. She tried everything she wanted to do but found nothing impressed her. She then reassures the people of Argentina that she never left them; despite her wild and crazy days, she always kept her promise. She also reveals that she never wanted fortune or fame, even though that was what the world thought of her. Instead, she loves the people of Argentina and hopes that they love her too.
The song is a reflection of Evita's life, detailing her rise to power and her struggles to maintain her position. It reveals her motivations for her actions and the love she had for her people. The song was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and it was first performed in 1976.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know it will be difficult for you to understand.
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I've done.
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Although I made mistakes, my feelings for you have not changed.
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You might not trust me and only see the person I was before.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may look different now.
At sixes and sevens with you
I am not sure how to interact with you.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to let go of the past and make changes.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't continue to live my life feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I used to spend my time alone, feeling trapped and isolated.
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I decided to break free and try new things.
But nothing impressed me at all
However, nothing really made a difference.
I never expected it to
But I did not have any expectations.
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't feel sorry for me.
The truth is, I never left you
I have always been here with you in my heart and mind.
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Even during my wild and crazy times.
I kept my promise
I never broke my word to you.
Don't keep your distance
Please come closer to me and let's reconnect.
And as for fortune, and as for fame
As for wealth and popularity.
I never invited them in
I did not actively seek them out.
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
I realized they were not the answers to my problems after all.
The answer was here all the time
What I truly needed was with me all along.
I love you, and hope you love me
I have love for you and I hope you feel the same way for me.
Have I said too much?
I hope I haven't shared too much or overwhelmed you.
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I have shared all that is within my heart.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
But if you look at me, you will see the sincerity in my eyes.
That every word is true
And know that all I have said is the truth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Far better than that new film!
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@highhighway
That is PERFECTION... she talks, she whispers, she acts, but, she still sings...I can watch this piece million times and will never get bored...
@markgasmanprothero4442
Excellent
@ighdesigns
And her dress is astonishingly good.
@Alanjkal
It's hard to believe that there is no autotune, but it is her natural voice. She is so blessed to be given the gift she has! Such passion in her performance!