Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Starlite Orchestra & 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
The lyrics to Starlite Singers' song, "Don't Cry Daddy" are actually a cover of a song by the same name written by Glen Hardin and first made popular by Elvis Presley. The song is sung from the perspective of a woman who has betrayed a man, likely a lover or husband, and is trying to explain to him that despite everything she has done, she still loves him and needs him in her life. The lyrics are emotional and powerful, with the woman acknowledging that her lover may find it hard to believe her words, but that her feelings are genuine.
The woman explains that she had to change and try new experiences, but nothing she did gave her the same satisfaction as being in a loving relationship. She also recognizes that the things she once thought would bring her happiness, such as fortune and fame, were actually illusions and not true solutions to her problems. She begs her lover not to push her away, as she has kept her promise to love him and wants him by her side.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Cry Daddy" are a plea for forgiveness and a declaration of love. The woman is honest about the mistakes she has made but ultimately desires to reconcile with her lover and show him how much he means to her.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know this won't be a simple thing to comprehend
When I try to explain how I feel
When I attempt to verbalize what I'm feeling inside
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite all that has happened, I require your love
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
I know you won't take my word and you'll just see the woman you used to know
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear to have it all together
At sixes and sevens with you
I still feel lost and confused around you
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to let go and change my ways
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't continue living in poverty and despair forever
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I spent my days staring out the window, avoiding the outside world
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
So I chose to pursue freedom, trying anything and everything
But nothing impressed me at all
But nothing I tried seemed to be satisfying or impressive
I never expected it to
I didn't think it would be any different
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
The truth is, I was never gone from you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Throughout my crazy, unpredictable life
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
I kept my vow to you. Please don't push me away
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding riches and renown
I never invited them in
I never sought them out
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Although it appeared to others that they were my main focus
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
They are merely delusions and not the answers they were promised to be
The answer was here all the time:
The solution was with me all along:
I love you, and hope you love me
I love you, and I hope that you love me too
Don't cry for me, Argentina...
Please don't cry for me, Argentina
Have I said too much?
Have I spoken too openly?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I can't think of anything else to tell you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
But if you just look at me, you'll understand
That every word is true
That everything I've said is sincere and honest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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