It happened again. The words of a song came to mind; I could not get it out of my head. So, of course, I looked up the lyrics of the song and also looked it up in Wikipedia. I no longer rely on the services and misinformation of Artificial Intelligence. Renowned editor Sohail Nakhooda opined that my writing has improved since Gemini is no longer on my devices.
A brief diversion. What does renown mean? I called Sohail Nakooda renowned but did I know what I was talking about??? Not gonna use Gemini to find that out. I can use Dictionary on my computer. Here goes!!
I definitely am a wordsmith. Look at the synonyms: celebrated, famed, eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, illustrious, preeminent, prominent, great, esteemed, well thought of, of note, of consequence, of repute, of high standing; notable, prestigious;, fabled, legendary, on the map. The man is definitely NOT unknown, obscure, unsung. Hahahaha
Diversion done. Back to Do Not Cry for Me Argentina This is what Wikipedia has to say.
Wikipedia: The title of the song comes from an epitaph on a plaque at Eva Perón’s grave in the La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. The plaque was presented by the city’s taxi drivers’ union and roughly translates as: “Don’t cry for me Argentina, I remain quite near to you.”[6] Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote: “For years I have wondered, during ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ why we were not to cry. Now I understand: We need not cry because (a) Evita got everything out of life she dreamed of, and (b) Argentina should cry for itself. Even poor Juan Peron should shed a tear or two; he is relegated…to the status of a ‘walker,’ a presentable man who adorns the arm of a rich and powerful woman as a human fashion accessory.”[7] The song’s lyrics are a “string of meaningless platitudes” according to Rice, who felt that it worked as an emotionally intense but empty speech by a “megalomaniac woman” trying to win the favor of the Argentines. It features the lyrics “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 illusion.
Finally you are going to get to read the lyrics of the song.
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 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
[CROWD]
Mmm
Mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm
[EVA]
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.
Upon reading the lyrics of the song it came to me. “What came to you Alexis? “ Why I am I am obsessed with the song. If I could sing (which I cannot) I would be singing Don’t Cry for Me Malaysia
I will now explain why. I do know that you are sitting on the edge of your seats. Hahahah Oops, another diversion. Sitting on the edge of your seat meaning. to remain interested and excited about something because they don’t know what’s going to happen.
Well look at these words – that is indeed me. “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 to.”
I got rid of husband number three and chose freedom. Freedom included going to London to live for two and a half years enabled by a student visa after applying and being accepted by the Creative Non Fiction program at London City University. The program was worthless, Julie Wheelwright the head of the program persecuted me. Every year she She apparently picked on the most creative person in the class. However, in a strange way it led to alexismcbride.com – my world famous blog. So I did get even, and on the blog. Hahaha. Living well is the best revenge.
The poignancy of the lyrics continue: “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”. I never sought fame, it just came. As for the fortune, I do not make money from the blog – I have income from my retirement dollars.
Look how the song ends. “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.”
There is another reason why Do Not Cry for Me Malaysia shall be applicable upon my death. I will be contributing to Malaysian charities during my lifetime. I believe in giving back. Not only that, it is my intention to follow the Straight Path to Jannah. Giving generously to charities, anonymously is the way to go. Don’t Cry for Me Malaysia as I am bound for Jannah.
Photos will include various dishes prepared by Grandson Cole, my favorite Chef.
Sent a photo to the acclaimed Sohail Nakooda
He: Wow! Looks astoundingly tasty!!
Me: You have NO idea. I laughed with Grandson Cole. “All this and you can cook too.”
