dancing with tears in my eyes
Dennis Hayward and His Orchestra Lyrics
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'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you,
Dancing with somebody new
When it's you that my hearts calling to
Trying to smile, once in a while,
But I find it so hard to do.
For I'm dancing with tears in my eyes,
"Dancing With Tears In My Eyes" is a poignant ballad about a man who is dancing with someone else while his heart is yearning for someone who isn't there. Despite his efforts to fake happiness and smile, he finds it challenging to do so, and his eyes are filled with tears. The lyrics convey the feeling of a person who is trying to move on, but their heart is still firmly attached to the person they truly love.
The opening line of the song, "Dancing with tears in my eyes," is a clear indication of the sincerity of the sentiment being expressed. It is the feeling of dancing alone in a crowded room, feeling isolated despite being surrounded by many people. The lyrics further describe the feeling of being with someone new, but the heart is still calling out to the person who is absent. The chorus repeats the phrase "dancing with tears in my eyes" twice, which reinforces the pain of the situation.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on while the heart remains attached to someone deeply. It is a reminder that even though we may put on a brave face and try to move on, the pain and heartache may remain inside us for a long time.
Line by Line Meaning
For I'm dancing with tears in my eyes
I am crying while I dance because I am missing you.
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
The person I am dancing with is not you.
Dancing with somebody new
I am dancing with someone else, but I still want to be with you.
When it's you that my hearts calling to
Even though I am dancing with someone else, my heart still longs for you.
Trying to smile, once in a while,
I am attempting to put on a happy face every so often.
But I find it so hard to do.
It is difficult for me to fake a smile when all I can think about is being with you.
For I'm dancing with tears in my eyes,
Once again, I am crying while I dance because I can't be with you.
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
The person I am dancing with cannot replace you in my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH A BURKE, AL DUBIN
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