In high school, the teacher that directed the plays, Mr. Pawlawski, said he was really into the idea of me playing Evita in the school play even though he hardly knew me. I was very excited that he knew that I was an “Evita type”. Hope I found my “Peron”. That one can carry a tune! Two words Musical. Dictatorship. Seriously, it’s kind of intriguing if the dictator is a warm and tender type.
"Rainbow High"
(from "Evita" soundtrack) Lyrics
[Eva:]
There again I've more to do
Than simply get the message through
I haven't started
Let's get this show on the road
Let's make it obvious
Peron is off and rolling
[Eva's dressers:]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, movement
Hands, magic, rings, glamour
Face, diamonds, excitement, image
[Eva:]
I came from the people, they need to adore me
So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes
I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High
They must have excitement, and so must I
[Eva's dressers:]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, image
[Eva:]
I'm their product, it's vital you sell me
So Machiavell me, make an Argentine Rose
I need to be thrilling, I want to be Rainbow High
They need their escape, and so do I
[Eva's dressers:]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure
Dress, voice, style, movement
Hands, magic, rings, glamour
Face, diamonds, excitement, image
[Eva:]
All my descamisados expect me to outshine the enemy
I won't disappoint them
I'm their savior, that's what they call me
So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes
To make me fantastic, I have to be Rainbow High
In magical colors
You're not decorating a girl for a night on the town
And I'm not a second-rate queen getting kicks with a crown
Next stop will be Europe
The Rainbow's gonna tour, dressed up, somewhere to go
We'll put on a show
Look out, mighty Europe
Because you oughta know what you gonna get in me
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of
Argentina's brand of star quality