Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Rieu André 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 seems 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

In the song "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" by Rieu André, the singer is reflecting on a transformation in their life and addressing their audience, asking them not to feel sorrow or pity for them. The lyrics convey a sense of honesty and vulnerability as the singer attempts to explain their feelings and the choices they have made.


The opening lines, "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," suggest that the singer is aware of the difficulty in conveying their emotions and justifying their actions. They acknowledge that there may be skepticism or disbelief from those who knew them before, but they still yearn for love and acceptance.


The verse continues with the singer explaining that they had to make a change in their life, emphasizing the need for personal growth and not staying in a stagnant or unhappy situation. They describe how they embraced freedom and new experiences, yet nothing truly impressed them. This suggests that the singer may have pursued different paths or indulged in various endeavors, but ultimately, those experiences lacked significance or fulfillment.


The refrain, "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," appeals to the audience to understand that despite their choices and adventures, they have always remained loyal and committed to their roots. The mention of Argentina may symbolize their connection to their homeland or personal values.


The next verse touches upon the themes of fortune and fame, expressing that they were not the ultimate desires or solutions they appeared to be. The singer highlights the illusory nature of these external trappings, suggesting that they never sought them out and instead realized that the answer to their needs and happiness was within the love of the people they care about.


The song concludes with the singer questioning if they have shared too much, implying that the emotions expressed are deeply personal and meaningful. They assert that simply by looking at them, the audience can discern the authenticity of their words.


Overall, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" is a heartfelt reflection on personal growth, the pursuit of happiness, and the importance of remaining true to oneself and the people who matter.


Line by Line Meaning

It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
This won't be a simple explanation, you may find it unusual


When I try to explain how I feel
When I attempt to express my emotions


That I still need your love after all that I've done
That I am still in need of your love despite my actions


You won't believe me
You will have doubts and won't trust me


All you will see is a girl you once knew
You will only perceive the girl you used to know


Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though she appears elegant and glamorous


At sixes and sevens with you
She feels uncertain and confused in your presence


I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had no choice but to allow it to occur, I needed to transform


Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain in a lowly or discontented state forever


Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
Observing life from a distance, avoiding brightness and warmth


So I chose freedom
Therefore, I opted for liberty


Running around, trying everything new
Engaging in various experiences and experimenting


But nothing impressed me at all
Yet, nothing managed to captivate or amaze me


I never expected it to
I never anticipated that it would


Don't cry for me Argentina
Please, refrain from shedding tears on my behalf, Argentina


The truth is I never left you
The reality is that I never truly departed from you


All through my wild days
Throughout my tumultuous days


My mad existence
My chaotic way of living


I kept my promise
I stayed true to my word


Don't keep your distance
Please, don't maintain your separation from me


And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and popularity


I never invited them in
I never welcomed them into my life


Though it seems to the world they were all I desired
Although it may appear to the world that they were my utmost desires


They are illusions
They are mere illusions or falsehoods


They're not the solutions they promised to be
They do not provide the solutions they pledged to offer


The answer was here all the time
The solution was present all along


I love you and hope you love me
I love you and have faith in your love for me


Don't cry for me Argentina
Please, refrain from shedding tears on my behalf, Argentina


Don't cry for me Argentina
Please, refrain from shedding tears on my behalf, Argentina


The truth is I never left you
The reality is that I never truly departed from you


All through my wild days
Throughout my tumultuous days


My mad existence
My chaotic way of living


I kept my promise
I stayed true to my word


Don't keep your distance
Please, don't maintain your separation from me


Have I said too much?
Have I revealed an excessive amount of information?


There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I can't think of anything else to communicate to you


But all you have to do is look at me
Yet, all you need to do is gaze upon me


To know that every word is true
To understand that every word I speak is sincere




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Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice

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