Romance
Andras & Oscar Lyrics
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A fine romance, my friend, this is
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)
A fine romance, you won't nestle
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
A fine romance, my good fellow
You take romance, I'll take Jello
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
At least they flap their fins to express emotion
A fine romance, my dear Duchess
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France! (Fronce)
I haven't got a chonce (chance), this is a fine romance
A fine romance, my good woman
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
You never give those orchids I send a glance
They're just like cactus plants, (oh boy)
This is a fine romance!
The lyrics to Andras & Oscar's song "Romance" play with the idea of what is expected from a romantic relationship and how it rarely aligns with reality. The song speaks to the tendency to over-romanticize relationships and the disappointment that can come from these unfulfilled expectations. The repeated phrase "a fine romance" emphasizes the idea that the relationship looks good on the surface, but lacks the depth and passion that is often associated with love.
The opening lines "A fine romance with no kisses / A fine romance, my friend, this is" sets the tone for the entire song. It highlights the irony of a relationship without physical intimacy being considered a "fine romance," playing on the cultural expectation that a romance must be physical. The following lines "We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes / But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes" drive home the idea that the relationship is lacking passion and emotional connection.
The rest of the song continues in this vein, using playful and sometimes absurd comparisons to illustrate the lack of emotional connection between the two individuals. The line "You take romance, I'll take Jello / You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean / At least they flap their fins to express emotion" contrasts the singer's desire for passion with their partner's seeming lack of emotion. While the line "Two old fogies, we really need crutches / You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France!" comments on the difficulty of finding lasting love.
Overall, the song is a witty commentary on the expectations and realities of love and relationships, showcasing the ways in which our cultural expectations can distort our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
A fine romance with no kisses
Our supposed romance lacks any passion or connection.
A fine romance, my friend, this is
This 'romance' between us is anything but fine.
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
We should be passionately in love, like two hot-blooded individuals.
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)
But you are emotionally distant and uninterested.
A fine romance, you won't nestle
Our relationship lacks any physical affection or closeness.
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
We don't even engage in playful physical contact, like wrestling.
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
You've never even come close to getting physically intimate with me.
You never take a chance, this is a fine romance
You never take any risks or show any vulnerability, making our 'romance' dull and unfulfilling.
A fine romance, my good fellow
Our relationship is polite and formal, lacking any true emotional connection.
You take romance, I'll take Jello
You are not interested in romance, so I'll pursue other interests instead.
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
You are emotionally distant and unresponsive, even in the most extreme circumstances.
At least they flap their fins to express emotion
Unlike you, even the animals in the Arctic express emotion in some way.
A fine romance, my dear Duchess
Our relationship is formal and proper, but lacks any real intimacy.
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
We are both old and feeble, and our lack of passion makes us even less able to stand on our own.
You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France! (Fronce)
You are just as difficult to capture and connect with as a massive ocean liner.
I haven't got a chonce (chance), this is a fine romance
I have no chance at having a real romance with you, because you are so distant and uninterested.
A fine romance, my good woman
Our relationship lacks any true passion or intimacy, despite our formal address of each other.
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
You are mature and experienced, but still lack any real romantic connection to me.
You never give those orchids I send a glance
You never even acknowledge the romantic gestures I make towards you.
They're just like cactus plants (oh boy)
My romantic gestures towards you are as useless and futile as sending a cactus instead of flowers.
This is a fine romance!
Overall, our supposed romance is anything but fine and lacks any true connection or passion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields
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