Interpretation
In the lyrics of the song 'I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You' by
Madonna, it's about a meeting between Colonel Peron and Eva Duarte. Eva is an actress and Colonel Peron is a soldier. Eva is impressed by Colonel Peron and says, 'I've heard so much about you! I'm amazed, because I'm just an actress, a soldier, nothing special, one among many, just a girl on the edge, defending the country he loves.' She is surprised that he is alone here, and he says that he is also alone. It seems to be a happy coincidence.
Eva says that their encounter seems crazy, but he must believe that she hasn't planned anything: 'It seems crazy, but you must believe that nothing is calculated, nothing is planned.' She doesn't want to pressure his decisions, but she wants him to understand that she would be good for him: 'Please forgive me if I seem naive. I would never want to force you. But please understand that I would be good for you.'
Eva further explains that she doesn't usually approach people so quickly and present herself as irresistible, but she hopes he would tell her if she's wrong. She wants him to know that she would be surprisingly good for him. She asks him if he understands her perspective and if he would also consider her good for him.
This encounter is not just focused on a quick, fleeting night. Eva doesn't just want to temporarily catch his attention, but build something meaningful in the long term: 'I'm not talking of a hurried night, a frantic tumble, and a shy goodbye. Sneaking out before it gets too bright. That's not the reason why I caught your eye. It must mean I would be good for you.'
At the end of the song, Colonel Peron shows interest in Eva and says he is fascinated by her. He understands her perfectly and likes what he hears and sees. He believes that she would also be good for him: 'Please carry on, you're fascinating me. I can understand you perfectly. And I like what I hear, what I see, and I know myself. I would be good for you too.'
The lyrics of the song 'I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You' are about the attraction and potential of a relationship between Eva Duarte and Colonel Peron. Eva believes that she could have a positive impact on his life and hopes that he feels the same way about her.