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Lament Lyrics by Madonna, Antonio Banderas

Evita: The Complete Motion Picture Music Soundtrack

1996

(Eva:)
The choice was mine, and mine completely
I could have any prize that I desired
I could burn with the splendor of the brightest fire
Or else, or else I could choose time
Remember I was very young then
And a year was forever and a day
So what use could fifty, sixty, seventy be?
I saw the lights, and I was on my way
And how I lived, how they shone
But how soon the lights were gone

(Che:)
The choice was yours and noone else's
You can cry for a body in despair
Hang your head because she is no longer there
To shine, to dazzle, or betray
How she lived, how she shone
But how soon the lights were gone

(Embalmers:)
Eyes, hair, face, image
All must be preserved
Still life displayed forever
No less than she deserved

About “Lament” by Madonna

Read the complete lyrics to "Lament" by Madonna, Antonio Banderas from the album "Evita: The Complete Motion Picture Music Soundtrack" in 1996. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Musicals.

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"Lament" is credited to Madonna, Antonio Banderas. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Lament" appears on "Evita: The Complete Motion Picture Music Soundtrack" in 1996.

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