Don't Cry For Me Argentina
SinГ©ad O'Connor Lyrics
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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
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 too
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 are not the solutions
They promised to be
The answer was here all the time
I love you and hope you love me
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
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
The lyrics to SinГ©ad O'Connor's song Don't Cry For Me Argentina are an emotional and powerful explanation of a woman's inner conflict. The song is a cover of the original song from the musical Evita, but SinГ©ad O'Connor's interpretation of the lyrics puts a unique spin on them. The lyrics start with the singer acknowledging that what she is about to say won't be easy. She understands that people might be confused by her actions and feelings, but she still needs love despite all the things she's done. The girl in the song, whom everyone once knew, is now dressed up and is trying to make things work with her partner, but she is still at odds with him.
The girl talks about how she had to let things happen, how she changed, and had to choose freedom. She at one point even says, "But nothing impressed me at all, I never expected it too." She's tried everything, and nothing has convinced or satisfied her. The most poignant part of the song is the chorus. The singer wants people to know that she never left Argentina, and she kept her promise. The singer might have gone on wild days, but she always loved, and hoped to be loved in return. The final line of "Don't keep your distance" promises the person the song is directed to that she wants him/her in her life.
Overall, the interpretation of the lyrics shows how someone can change and still want to be loved, that material things can never replace the love of another human, and how sometimes promises can be excruciating to keep, but they are worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy
This situation is going to be very hard for both of us
You'll think it strange
You may not understand why I am doing what I'm doing
When I try to explain how I feel
I am going to try and articulate my emotions, but it may not come out the way I want
That I still need your love
Despite everything that has happened, I still have strong feelings for you
After all that I've done
I know I've made mistakes, but I want you to understand and forgive me
You won't believe me
I know it's going to be difficult for you to trust me again, but I hope you can eventually
All you will see is a girl
You may only see me as I was before, but I have changed
You once knew
I hope you can see me for who I am now
Although she's dressed up
Even though I may appear to be different on the outside
To the nines
In fancy clothing and looking fancy
At sixes and sevens with you
I am still unsure and confused about our relationship
I had to let it happen
I had to let the events of the past happen and move on from them
I had to change
I needed to change my mindset and the way I was living my life
Couldn't stay all my life
I couldn't remain in the same state forever
Down at heel
Feeling down and out
Looking out of the window
Just staring blankly
Staying out of the sun
Avoiding the good things in life
So I chose freedom
I made the decision to find freedom and a new way of living
Running around trying
I went searching for a better life
Everything new
Trying everything I had never tried before
But nothing impressed me at all
I didn't find what I was looking for in my new experiences
I never expected it too
It was naive of me to think that I could find happiness in those things
Don't cry for me argentina
Please don't feel bad for me
The truth is I never left you
I may have physically left, but I never stopped thinking about you
All through my wild days
During the times in my life when I was reckless and carefree
My mad existence
My crazy and chaotic life
I kept my promise
I stayed true to my word and always loved you
Don't keep your distance
Please come back to me, don't keep yourself away
And as for fortune
In terms of money and success
And as for fame
In terms of being famous and recognized
I never invited them in
I never wanted those things for their own sake
Though it seemed to the world
Even though it may have looked like I wanted those things
They were all I desired
I really just wanted your love and affection
They are illusions
Those things are not real and don't bring true happiness
They are not the solutions
They are not going to fix my problems or make me feel better
They promised to be
People may have thought those things were going to be my salvation
The answer was here all the time
The answer to my problems was always your love and support
I love you and hope you love me
I still have strong feelings for you and hope you feel the same way
Have I said too much?
Maybe I have been too honest or emotional
There's nothing more
I have said all I can for now
I can think of to say to you
I am at a loss for words
But all you have to do is
Just look at me and you'll know how I feel
To know that every word is true
My words are sincere and genuine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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