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Don't Cry For Me Argentina
The Festival 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
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 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 Festival's song Don't Cry For Me Argentina is based on the true story of Eva Perón, a woman who rose from humble beginnings to marry the Argentinian president and become a beloved figure in the country's history. The lyrics describe a moment of reflection for Eva, who has undergone significant changes in her life and career. She acknowledges that her actions might seem strange to those who know her, but insists that her love for her country and her people remain constant. In the end, she seeks to assure her listeners that she has stayed true to her word and is hopeful that they feel the same.
The opening lines of the song set the stage for Eva's story. She acknowledges that her explanation of her feelings might be difficult to understand, given her transformations. However, she insists that her need for love and acceptance remains the same. She then describes herself as a woman who has changed her appearance (dressed up to the nines) but is still uncertain (at sixes and sevens) in her personal relationships. Eva then explains how she had to change her life, leaving behind a sense of being downtrodden and hopeless. She sought freedom and enjoyed the wildness of her existence, but ultimately found that none of it fulfilled her.
Eva then turns her attention to her promises to her homeland and its people. She acknowledges that fame and fortune might seem attractive, but that they are not solutions to the problems that exist. Instead, the answer is love and connection. The song concludes with Eva's reassurances to her listeners that her words are true and that she hopes they still love her.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
Explaining my feelings won't be simple, and you may perceive me as odd.
When I try to explain how I feel
Despite it being challenging, I want to convey my emotions to you.
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Even with my mistakes, I still require your love and support.
You won't believe me
You may not trust that I need you after what I've done.
All you will see is a girl you once knew
Even though I may appear different, you'll only see the person you knew.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear more glamorous than before.
At sixes and sevens with you
I am unsure of what to do in regards to our relationship.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to allow these changes to happen to me and modify myself as a result.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain a lowly figure for the rest of my existence.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was previously living my life in obscurity, covering myself from the world.
So I chose freedom
I decided to select the path of self-liberation.
Running around trying everything new
I was attempting to experience everything life has to offer.
But nothing impressed me at all
Despite my endeavors, none of them have had any real impact on my psyche.
I never expected it to
However, it wasn't something I was anticipating.
Don't cry for me Argentina
Please don't cry for me, Argentina.
The truth is I never left you
Despite everything, I was always there for you.
All through my wild days
Throughout my reckless and carefree days.
My mad existence
And my tumultuous way of living.
I kept my promise
I remained faithful to you, as promised.
Don't keep your distance
Please, don't distance yourself from me.
And as for fortune, and as for fame
When it comes to wealth and popularity.
I never invited them in
I never welcomed them into my life.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though the outside world may have believed them to be my sole focus.
They are illusions
Those things can be deceiving and false.
They're not the solutions they promised to be
Despite their promises, they were unable to provide me with a solution.
The answer was here all the time
However, the solution was here with you the entire time.
I love you and hope you love me
I love you and hope my feelings for you are reciprocated.
Have I said too much?
Is there anything additional you would like me to share?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
However, I cannot think of anything else to say to you at this moment.
But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
Just by looking at me, you'll know everything I have said is truthful.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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