Coming Home
Zapp Lyrics


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Dancing with tears in my eyes
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
Dancing with somebody new
When it's you that my arms are calling to

Dancing with tears in my eyes
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
Dancing with somebody new
When it's you that my arms are calling to

I'm trying to smile once in a while
But I found that it wouldn't do

Dancing with tears in my eyes
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you

Dancing with tears in my eyes
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
Dancing with somebody new
When it's you that my arms are calling to

I'm trying to smile once in a while
But I found that it wouldn't do





Dancing with tears in my eyes
'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zapp's song 'Coming Home' are a poignant representation of the pain and heartache of unrequited love. The singer finds himself dancing with tears in his eyes because he is with someone new, but it is not the person he longs for. The girl he desires is not there, and he can feel his arms yearning for her. He tries to force a smile, but it is clear that it is a mask for his real emotions. The chorus is repeated twice emphasizing his pain and hurt.


The lyrics effectively conveys the message that love is not easy; it can be painful and difficult to let go. The singer's attempts to move on and find someone new but his heart still belongs to someone else. The powerful imagery of "dancing with tears in my eyes" captures the sadness and despair of the situation. The song portrays the universal experience of heartbreak, and the poignant lyrics strike a chord with audiences worldwide.


Line by Line Meaning

Dancing with tears in my eyes
I am dancing with tears in my eyes because I am reminded of you but cannot be with you.


'Cause the girl in my arms isn't you
I am holding someone else but it does not compare to holding you.


Dancing with somebody new
I am dancing with someone else, but it does not feel the same as it would with you.


When it's you that my arms are calling to
My arms are longing for you even as I am dancing with someone else.


I'm trying to smile once in a while
I am trying to be happy without you, but it is not working very well.


But I found that it wouldn't do
I have found that pretending to be happy without you is not enough to fill the void.




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