Yes, although in typical Tim Rice fashion, what exactly IS the song saying ? I read it more as a command (You MUST love me) than a realization...you know?
Having said that, our production's director was far more sympathetic to Evan and Juan-- he truly believed they were sincere in much of what they did, and he staged their scenes as true love.
Interestingly, the audience members I spoke to still saw/ heard Eva as a manipulative vixen and Juan as an opportunist. The text and subtext come through. :) |
