Three Lions, released in 1996 by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds, has become an anthem for England football fans. With the memorable chorus “It’s coming home,” the lyrics reflect the emotional rollercoaster of supporting the national team—highlighting past disappointments and renewed hope. The song captures a nation’s belief in their team, blending humor, nostalgia, and national pride. Still chanted in stadiums and fan zones, Three Lions remains a timeless tribute to the spirit of English football.
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About Three Lions Lyrics
| Album/Movie | The Beautiful Game (Official Song of Euro 1996) |
| Music Composer | Ian Broudie |
| Singer | Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds |
| Lyricist | David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, Ian Broudie |
| Release Date | May 20, 1996 |
| Duration | 03:44 |
| Language | English |
| Label | © Epic Records / Sony Music |
Three Lions Lyrics
I think it’s bad news for the English game
We’re not creative enough, and we’re not positive enough
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home (we’ll go on, getting bad results)
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home
Everyone seems to know the score, they’ve seen it all before
They just know, they’re so sure
That England’s gonna throw it away, gonna blow it away
But I know they can play, ’cause I remember
Three Lions on a shirt
Jules Rimet still gleaming
30 years of hurt
Never stopped me dreaming
So many jokes, so many sneers
But all those “Oh, so nears” wear you down through the years
But I still see that tackle by Moore and when Lineker scored
Bobby belting the ball, and Nobby dancing
Three Lions on a shirt
Jules Rimet still gleaming
30 years of hurt
Never stopped me dreaming
England have done it, in the last minute of extra time!
What a save, Gordon Banks!
Good old England, England that couldn’t play football!
England have got it in the bag!
I know that was then, but it could be again
It’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home (England have done it!)
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming
Football’s coming home
(It’s coming home, it’s coming home) Three Lions on a shirt
(It’s coming, football’s coming home) Jules Rimet still gleaming
(It’s coming home, it’s coming home) 30 years of hurt
(It’s coming, football’s coming home) never stopped me dreaming
(It’s coming home, it’s coming home) Three Lions on a shirt
(It’s coming, football’s coming home) Jules Rimet still gleaming
(It’s coming home, it’s coming home) 30 years of hurt
(It’s coming, football’s coming home) never stopped me dreaming
(It’s coming home, it’s coming home) Three Lions on a shirt
(It’s coming, football’s coming home) Jules Rimet still gleaming
(It’s coming home, it’s coming home) 30 years of hurt
(It’s coming, football’s coming home) never stopped me dreaming
(It’s coming) Three Lions on a shirt
