☝️ Key Points
- The song is about the encounter between Colonel Perón and Eva Duarte.
- Eva feels flattered that Perón has heard of her.
- Eva emphasizes that their meeting is not calculated or planned.
- She is convinced that she would be good for him and that he would benefit from her presence.
- Perón is fascinated by Eva and believes that he would also be good for her.
Interpretation
The song lyrics 'I'd be surprisingly good for you' from the musical
Evita are about a meeting between Colonel Peron and Eva Duarte. Eva is an actress and defender of her beloved country, while Peron is a soldier. Eva is surprised that Peron has heard of her and feels flattered.
Eva explains that when she acts, it affects everyone. She says that when she is on stage, she takes people to another world, away from the problems of everyday life. Peron asks her if she is alone here and Eva replies that she is actually alone. Peron considers this a fortunate coincidence and believes that Eva is his reward for his efforts tonight.
Eva emphasizes that their encounter is not calculated or planned. She apologizes if she seems naive and emphasizes that she doesn't want to force Peron. But she is convinced that she would be good for him and that he would benefit from her presence.
Eva further explains that she doesn't usually approach someone so quickly. She says that Peron should know that she would be good for him and that they would surprisingly be a good match. Eva asks Peron to tell her if she bores him.
Peron responds that he is fascinated by Eva and that he understands her well. He likes what he hears and sees from her and believes that he would also be good for her.
The song lyrics emphasize the mutual attraction between Eva and Peron and their conviction that they could be good for each other. It is about feeling a strong connection and that their relationship could be meaningful.