Don't Cry for Me Argentina
Webber 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 lyrics of Webber's "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" convey a message of honesty and vulnerability. The singer is trying to explain how it feels to still need someone's love despite all the mistakes they have made. The first line, "It won't be easy, you'll think it strange," sets the tone for what's to come. The singer anticipates that the listener may not be able to understand her feelings, and that she may come across as strange. She then states that she had to change and let it happen, indicating that the relationship had to end, but it was necessary for her personal growth.
The chorus repeats the title of the song, urging the listener not to cry for the singer, and explaining that the truth is she never left Argentina, which may refer to the country or her past way of living. She admits that she had wild days and a mad existence, but she kept her promise, which could mean she vowed not to give up on herself or the listener. She declares her love for the listener and hopes that they still love her, making it clear that even the illusions of fortune and fame couldn't compare to what she had with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
Explaining how I feel won't be simple and you may find it peculiar.
When I try to explain how I feel
I will attempt to convey my emotions to you.
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my past actions, I still require your affection.
You won't believe me
You will not trust my words.
All you will see is a girl you once knew
You will perceive the same girl you previously knew.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Despite my fancy attire,
At sixes and sevens with you
I am unsure of where we stand.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to allow it to occur, and thus transform.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't continue to live as such.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
Spending my days indoors, away from the light.
So I chose freedom
I selected autonomy.
Running around trying everything new
I experimented with everything possible.
But nothing impressed me at all
However, none of it captured my imagination.
I never expected it to
But I never anticipated anything to begin with.
Don't cry for me Argentina
Do not weep for me, Argentina.
The truth is I never left you
In truth, I never truly departed from your side.
All through my wild days
Throughout my reckless youth,
My mad existence
During my frenzied life,
I kept my promise
I always adhered to my vow.
Don't keep your distance
So do not withdraw from me now.
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and acclaim,
I never invited them in
I never invited them into my life.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it appeared they were all I craved to outsiders,
They are illusions
They are mere deceptions.
They're not the solutions they promised to be
They are not the resolutions they assured me of being.
The answer was here all the time
The answer was within me all along.
I love you and hope you love me
I love you and desire your love in return.
Don't cry for me Argentina......
Do not weep for me, Argentina...
Have I said too much?
Perhaps my confession is excessive.
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I cannot consider anything else to tell you.
But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
However, I am confident that my words resonate with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Angry Pages
It won't be easy
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
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
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're not the solutions
They promise 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
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
Betty Spearns
Wow. Beautiful! 🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Bob Bell
Wonderfully beautiful.
Joe Torres
Thank you, Nice to see someone in Germany like this song!
jon
2 likes in 7 yrs! wow this deserves more, I dont get youtube likes?
Franzi Fröhlich
all austrians here
Angry Pages
It won't be easy
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
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
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're not the solutions
They promise 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
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
Azambre Sonia
@Lehan Edirisingh, many thanks for your time.
Grüsse aus Hamburg/Deutschland
Karl Milligan
So beautiful and lovely
Nitro Express
a major personality. she seemed to really be trying to help the people. what they did to her after her death was criminal.
Popeye
Really wonderful and amazing song of human history. But where is Arzentina's glory and happiness now?