Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Zamfir [Artist] 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
In Zamfir's song "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," the lyrics start off by addressing someone who the singer has wronged in some way, and acknowledges that it won't be easy to explain how they feel. The singer then reveals that they still need the love of the person they're speaking to despite all that they've done. The girl they once knew is still there, but she's changed, dressed up to the nines, and at sixes and sevens with the person they're speaking to. The singer then admits that they had to change and have their freedom to try new things. However, despite trying new things and running around, nothing impressed them. The singer then begs the person not to cry for them, and reveals that they never left them. They kept their promise throughout their wild days and mad existence, and they hope that person still loves them. Additionally, they never invited fortune or fame in, and though it may have seemed like they desired these things, they weren't the solutions they promised to be. The answer was always right there - the singer loves the person they’re speaking to and hopes for their love in return. Finally, the singer acknowledges that they may have said too much, but every word they spoke is true, and all the other person has to do is look at them to know it.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know it will be difficult to understand my feelings.
When I try to explain how I feel
Although I will try to do so anyway.
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite my mistakes, I still require your affection.
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
You may not believe that I have changed and see me as the same person.
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even if I put on a facade of sophistication.
At sixes and sevens with you
I am still unsure about our relationship.
I had to let it happen, I had to change
I had to let go of the past and transform myself.
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't keep living a life of poverty and struggle.
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I used to stay indoors and avoid confronting my problems.
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
I chose to embrace freedom and explore new experiences.
But nothing impressed me at all
However, no experience truly satisfied me.
I never expected it to
I did not have high expectations for change to bring me happiness.
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please do not pity me.
The truth is, I never left you
Despite my new experiences, my devotion to you remains intact.
All through my wild days, my mad existence
Even during my most chaotic moments, I remained committed to you.
I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance
I promise to continue loving you and request that you do not push me away.
And as for fortune, and as for fame
While the world may perceive my desires as wealth and fame.
I never invited them in
They were never truly what I wanted.
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Despite my reputation for chasing after wealth and fame.
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
They do not offer any long-lasting answers to my problems.
The answer was here all the time:
The solution was always with you.
I love you, and hope you love me
I love you more than anything and hope you feel the same.
Have I said too much?
I wonder if I have spoken too openly.
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I cannot think of any other way to express my feelings.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Simply observe me and you will understand the depth of my affection.
That every word is true
Everything I say comes straight from the heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ALEXSECHEI
Un mare Maestru si un mare talent.Sa fim mindrii ca avem aseamenea talente.Nu pot face cunoscuta Romania ,"politrucii", asa cum face un asemenea artist.
@floreadumitru1877
Foarte Frumos . O Mare Valoare Artistică A Poporului Român . Unicat În România _ Mândria României . Să Ne Trăiți Mulți Ani Fericiți Cu Sănătate Și Realizări Frumoase Celebru Artist Gheorghe Zamfir !. Cu deosebit respect , prețuire și admirație , Veronica .
@vwheavenltd
I'm glad that you pointed that out! I saw Evita on Broadway more than thirty years ago and was captivated by Zamfir's music. I have been a fan ever since I heard this piece. Madonna had just started her career and was hardly known at that time.
@alexandru14ro
Un adevarat artist... nu o sa mai avem noi asa ceva....:(
@zakifarid272
La Roumanie a fait naître ce grand monsieur de la flûte exepssionnelle ,c'est une joie d'entendre joué les morceaux de ZAMFIR
@terwilla
This is music with a soul.....Absolutely breathtaking....
@MIKEL94877
Luzcrz y Marta, opino lo mismo la musica me lleva a otros mundos,dicen que es lo que mas cerca esta del alma y me lo creo, saludos.
@sondirose
Demelia Denton is a wonderful artist and friend. I am happy you came here. I visit often...His music goes clear to my soul !!
@MariaAntonia-ez8tl
¡QUE MARAVILLA, SUBLIME INTERPRETACIÓN DE G. ZAMFIR, ES LA PRIMERA VEZ QUE ESCUCHO ESTA VERSIÓN DE ´LA CANCIÓN DE LA OPERA EVITA, " NO LLORES POR MI ARGENTINA, ME HAS HECHO LLORAR DE EMOCIÓN POR TAN BELLA Y SENTIDA INTERPRETACIÓN, GRACIAS, MIL GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR!!. SOY ARGENTINA Y VIVO EN ARGENTINA.
@ridwanoemar9638
George, you made me understand over that flute.... Thanks Zamfir..hope you still in better health..I love you..!!!!!!