My Dancing Lady
Joe Venuti 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,
The above lyrics from Joe Venuti and His Orchestra's song My Dancing Lady convey a sense of melancholy and longing. The singer of the song is dancing with someone else but the girl who he truly desires is not there with him. He is struggling to hide his emotions and put on a brave face, but the tears in his eyes betray him. It is a heartbreaking scenario, where he is physically present but emotionally disconnected from the person he is dancing with.
The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and the pain of unrequited affection. The singer is trying to find solace in the presence of someone else, but his heart is still calling out for the person he truly desires. He is unable to find joy in the moment and is consumed with thoughts of the one who got away. The song is a beautifully written ode to heartache and captures the essence of unrequited love with great poignancy.
Line by Line Meaning
For I'm dancing with tears in my eyes
I am crying as I dance
'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
When it's you that my heart's calling to
My heart is longing for you
Trying to smile, once in a while,
I attempt to force a smile occasionally
But I find it so hard to do.
It's difficult for me to pretend to be happy
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
The person I am dancing with is not you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH A BURKE, AL DUBIN
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