101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening sym… Read Full Bio ↴101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a puffy cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. According to the photograph, the 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. The orchestra's famous official photograph was taken in the Musikhalle Hamburg. In reality, of course, the recordings also featured a full brass, woodwind and percussion section, and not quite as many strings as are shown in the photograph. In later years (right up to the 80's), the recordings were made by a session orchestra in London, with a line-up including a modern "pop" rhythm section. In the late 1990's, the 101 Strings Orchestra was revived with "The New 101 Strings Orchestra" for a series of modern recordings.

Flirt
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics

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Let's take an old fashioned walk, I'm just bursting with talk.
What a tale could be told if we went for an old fashioned walk.
Let's take a stroll through the park, down a lane where it's dark
And a heart that's controlled, may relax on an old fashioned walk.

I know for a couple who seem to be miles apart,
There's nothing like walking and having a "heart to heart."
I know a girl who declined, couldn't make up her mind.

She was wrapped up and sold, coming home from an old fashioned walk.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 101 Strings Orchestra's song titled Flirt talk about the joy and intimacy that can come from taking a leisurely walk with someone you care about. The singer starts by suggesting an "old fashioned walk" as a way to catch up and share stories. The lyrics go on to describe a stroll through a park or down a dark lane as a chance for the heart to relax and for two people to connect on a deeper level. The second verse introduces the idea that walking together can help bridge gaps in a relationship - even couples who seem distant can benefit from a heart-to-heart conversation while out for a walk. The final lines of the song emphasize the romantic potential of a simple walk, suggesting that it can lead to unexpected connections and even new love.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's take an old fashioned walk, I'm just bursting with talk.
Let's go for a walk and have a conversation. I have a lot to say.

What a tale could be told if we went for an old fashioned walk.
We could have a lot of interesting things to talk about if we go for a walk.

Let's take a stroll through the park, down a lane where it's dark
Let's go for a leisurely walk in the park, maybe through some areas that aren't well-lit.

And a heart that's controlled, may relax on an old fashioned walk.
Walking can be a way for someone who usually has a lot of control over their emotions to let their guard down and relax.

I know for a couple who seem to be miles apart,
I've observed that when a couple is having issues, going for a walk together can help them feel closer.

There's nothing like walking and having a "heart to heart."
Talking in a genuine, open way while walking can be really beneficial for a relationship.

I know a girl who declined, couldn't make up her mind.
I know a girl who turned down the opportunity to go for a walk, maybe because she couldn't decide if she wanted to go or not.

She was wrapped up and sold, coming home from an old fashioned walk.
She was really into the experience of going for a walk and felt like it was a valuable use of her time.

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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