Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics

It won't be easy
Breaking this news to you is going to be difficult.

You'll think it strange
You might find it difficult to understand or accept my reasons for this.

When I try to explain how I feel
I will attempt to express my emotions and thoughts to you.

That I still need your love
Despite what has happened, I still require your affection and support.

After all that I've done
Considering all the actions that I have taken.

You won't believe me
It may be difficult for you to have faith in my words.

All you will see is a girl
You will only perceive me as the person I was before.

You once knew
Someone who you were familiar with.

Although she's dressed up
Despite my attempts to change my appearance and behavior.

To the nines
To perfection or high standards.

At sixes and sevens with you
It seems like our relationship is chaotic and disorganized.

I had to let it happen
I had no choice but to let things unfold as they did.

I had to change
I needed to alter my life and make changes.

Couldn't stay all my life
I could not continue living in the same way for the rest of my days.

Down at heel
In a state of poverty, financial hardship, or distress.

Looking out of the window
Staring into space, hoping for a better future.

Staying out of the sun
Avoiding exposure or confrontation with the harsh realities of life.

So I chose freedom
Therefore, I decided to pursue personal liberation and independence.

Running around trying
Attempting various activities and experiences.

Everything new
Exploring unknown or fresh opportunities.

But nothing impressed me at all
However, nothing I did was satisfying or impressive.

I never expected it too
I did not have high expectations or hopes for those experiences.

Don't cry for me Argentina
Please do not grieve or feel sorry for me, Argentina.

The truth is I never left you
Despite what may have seemed, I never abandoned or betrayed you.

All through my wild days
Even during my reckless and chaotic periods.

My mad existence
My turbulent, unstable and erratic way of living.

I kept my promise
I remained true to my word and commitment.

Don't keep your distance
Please do not stay away from me, forgive me.

And as for fortune
Concerning wealth and good luck.

And as for fame
Regarding being well-known and recognized.

I never invited them in
I never wanted or aimed for those things.

Though it seemed to the world
Although the public perceived those things to be desirable and sought-after.

They were all I desired
But they were not what I truly wanted – your love was.

They are illusions
Wealth and fame are not realities, but perceived realities.

They are not the solutions
They cannot solve my problems or address my true desires.

They promised to be
They made it seem like they were the answers.

The answer was here all the time
The solution was always within reach, it just took me time to realize it.

I love you and hope you love me
I still have feelings for you and I hope you reciprocate them.

Have I said too much?
Did I reveal too much? Express too many emotions?

There's nothing more
There is nothing more that needs to be said about this.

I can think of to say to you
I cannot come up with anything else to tell you.

But all you have to do is
The only thing you have to do is one simple task.

Look at me
Just look into my eyes, and see my truth and sincerity.

To know that every word is true
To understand that everything I have said is honest and factual.