This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Colonel Peron?
Eva Duarte?
I've heard so much about you.
I'm amazed, for I'm only an actress
I'm amazed, for I'm only a soldier
nothing to shout about one of the thousands
only a girl on the air. defending the country we love.
But when you act, the things you do affect us all.
But when you act, you take us away
from the squalor of the real world.
Are you here on your own?
Yes, oh yes.
So am I. What a fortunate coincidence.
Maybe you're my reward for my efforts here tonight.
It seems crazy, but you must believe
there's nothing calculated, nothing planned.
Please forgive me if I seem naive
I would never want to force your hand,
but please understand, I'd be good for you.
I don't always rush in like this
twenty seconds after saying hello
Telling strangers I'm too good to miss
If I'm wrong, I hope you'll tell me so
But you really should know, I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you.
I won't go on if I'm boring you
but do you understand my point of view?
Do you like what you hear, what you see,
and would you be good for me, too?
I'm not talking of a hurried night
a frantic tumble, then a shy goodbye
creeping home before it gets too light
That's not the reason that I caught your eye,
which has to imply I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you.
saxophone solo
Please go on, you enthrall me!
I can understand you perfectly,
and I like what I hear, what I see
and knowing me, I would be good for you, too.
I'm not talking of a hurried night
a frantic tumble, then a shy goodbye
creeping home before it gets too light
That's not the reason that I caught your eye,
which has to imply I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you.
Eva Duarte?
I've heard so much about you.
I'm amazed, for I'm only an actress
I'm amazed, for I'm only a soldier
nothing to shout about one of the thousands
only a girl on the air. defending the country we love.
But when you act, the things you do affect us all.
But when you act, you take us away
from the squalor of the real world.
Are you here on your own?
Yes, oh yes.
So am I. What a fortunate coincidence.
Maybe you're my reward for my efforts here tonight.
It seems crazy, but you must believe
there's nothing calculated, nothing planned.
Please forgive me if I seem naive
I would never want to force your hand,
but please understand, I'd be good for you.
I don't always rush in like this
twenty seconds after saying hello
Telling strangers I'm too good to miss
If I'm wrong, I hope you'll tell me so
But you really should know, I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you.
I won't go on if I'm boring you
but do you understand my point of view?
Do you like what you hear, what you see,
and would you be good for me, too?
I'm not talking of a hurried night
a frantic tumble, then a shy goodbye
creeping home before it gets too light
That's not the reason that I caught your eye,
which has to imply I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you.
saxophone solo
Please go on, you enthrall me!
I can understand you perfectly,
and I like what I hear, what I see
and knowing me, I would be good for you, too.
I'm not talking of a hurried night
a frantic tumble, then a shy goodbye
creeping home before it gets too light
That's not the reason that I caught your eye,
which has to imply I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you.
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You Lyrics as written by Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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