Don't Cry For Me Argentina
The Starlite Orchestra 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 song Don't Cry for Me Argentina, performed by The Starlite Orchestra, is a moving ballad about a woman who is leaving her home country of Argentina. The singer of the song addresses her fellow citizens, acknowledging that they might not understand why she is leaving or why she needs their love, despite the mistakes she has made. The lyrics describe her journey towards self-discovery and growth, as she seeks freedom and new experiences, only to realize that her true happiness lies in the love of her country and the people she left behind. The refrain "Don't cry for me, Argentina" urges her fellow citizens not to mourn her departure, as she has not truly left them.
The first verse sets the stage for the song, as the singer acknowledges that it will be difficult to explain her feelings to her fellow citizens. Despite her aspirations and newfound confidence, she still needs their love and support. The line "dressed up to the nines/at sixes and sevens with you" is a colloquial way of saying that she is wearing fancy clothes but feeling disorientated or confused. The second verse explains her decision to leave her previous life behind and seek out new experiences, but ultimately realizing that her true happiness lies in the love and support of her home country. The refrain is repeated throughout the song, as a reminder that even though she is physically leaving, she will never truly leave their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
Explaining my feelings will not be easy for you, and you will find it unusual
When I try to explain how I feel
When I attempt to express my emotions
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my actions, I require your affection
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
Even though I speak the truth, you will only see the person you remember
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Despite being impeccably dressed
At sixes and sevens with you
I am confused and unsure in our relationship
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I allowed a transformation to occur
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I could not live a life in hardship forever
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was avoiding the world, staying hidden
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I elected to live freely, experiment with new things
But nothing impressed me at all
But none of my experiences wowed me
I never expected it to
I was not anticipating it to
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Do not weep over my fate, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
The fact is, I never abandoned you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
During all my erratic, crazy days
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
I remained committed. Do not stay distant
And as for fortune, and as for fame
As for wealth and renown
I never invited them in
I never sought after them
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it appeared that it was all I craved to the world
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
They are not the solutions they appeared to be, they are just illusions
The answer was here all the time:
The answer was here all along
I love you, and hope you love me
I love you, and hope you reciprocate
Don't cry for me, Argentina...
Do not weep over my fate, Argentina...
Have I said too much?
Did I say too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I cannot think of anything else to say to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
But you can tell just by looking at me
That every word is true
That everything I say is genuine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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