Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Showtime Orchestra And Singers 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
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
"Don't Cry For Me Argentina" is a song from the musical Evita, which tells the story of Eva Perón, the celebrated First Lady of Argentina. In this song, Eva addresses the people of Argentina and reflects on her past and her feelings towards them. The song starts off with Eva acknowledging that it will be hard for people to understand her feelings, given all that she has done, and that despite everything, she still needs their love.
Eva explains that she had to change and leave her past behind, even though the people she left behind might not understand her actions. She then emphasizes that she did not leave Argentina and that her love for the country and its people remains intact despite her wild and tumultuous existence. Eva assures the people that she has never lost sight of her promise to them and requests that they not keep their distance from her.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
You may find it difficult to understand my feelings
When I try to explain how I feel
As I attempt to express my emotions
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my past actions, I still require your love
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
Though I speak truth, you may perceive me as the old version of myself
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear glamorous
At sixes and sevens with you
I am confused and unsure about our relationship
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to allow the transformation to occur
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain trapped in a situation of poverty or unhappiness
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was avoiding facing the reality of my situation
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I decided to seek liberty and experiment with various experiences
But nothing impressed me at all
None of it had a significant impact on me
I never expected it to
I had no anticipation that it would
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please do not weep for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
I never truly departed from you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Throughout my chaotic times, my frenzied lifestyle
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
I fulfilled my vow. Please do not isolate yourself from me
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth, and regarding recognition
I never invited them in
I never fully welcomed them into my life
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it appeared to society that they were my ultimate goals
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
They are delusions, they do not provide the answers they presented themselves as
The answer was here all the time:
The solution was always before me:
I love you, and hope you love me
I am in love with you, and I trust that you also have affection for me
Don't cry for me, Argentina...
Please do not shed tears for me, Argentina...
Have I said too much?
Perhaps I have spoken excessively?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I cannot contemplate any additional statements to express to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Merely observe me, and you will understand
That every word is true
That each and every statement is sincere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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