1. Blondfire is an indie p… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with this name.
1. Blondfire is an indie pop band from New York City composed of the brother-and-sister duo Bruce and Erica Driscoll. The band was formed in October 2002 as "Astaire" but renamed themselves to Blondfire in July of 2005 after legal threats from the estate of Fred Astaire.
Facing a plethora of legal fees, the siblings relented and changed the band name to Blondfire. They announced this decision to coincide with the release of a new acoustic live EP that would be solely available on the iTunes Music Store. It featured one song, "L-L-Love", that had been on Don't Whisper Lies, and three new songs, "Paper Doll", "Running Back", and "Fade to Pale". The new EP was more successful than the first, eventually becoming the #1 pop album on iTunes and #9 on the album charts.
2. Astaire was the name of a Hi-NRG dance music band project who scored several Dance club hits beginning in the 1980s. Some these hit singles include "American Love", "In the Name of Love", "Love Trap" and "Power of Love."
Fine Time
Astaire 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 song "Fine Time" by Astaire is a humorous and playful commentary on the paradoxes of romance. The lyrics of the song detail a lack of physical and emotional intimacy in a "fine romance" between two people. The phrase "fine romance" is used ironically throughout the song, as the singer describes a relationship that is anything but fine. Rather than being passionate and exciting, the romance is cold, distant, and uneventful.
The opening line of the song, "A fine romance with no kisses," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The lack of physical affection is juxtaposed with the singer's desire for intimacy, expressed through the metaphor of "hot tomatoes." The singer wants the relationship to be passionate and exciting, but the other person is "as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes." The repeated use of food metaphors emphasizes the sense of disappointment and dissatisfaction felt by the singer.
The second and third verses of the song focus on the lack of emotional intimacy in the relationship. The singer's attempts to engage the other person romantically are rebuffed, as they "won't nestle" or "even wrestle." The other person is described as being "calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean," which again emphasizes their emotional distance. The singer humorously compares their inability to connect with the other person to the Ile de France, a notoriously difficult-to-navigate ship.
Overall, "Fine Time" is a lighthearted and amusing take on the ups and downs of romance. It highlights the frustrations and disappointments that can arise in relationships, but ultimately takes a playful tone that encourages laughter and enjoyment.
Line by Line Meaning
A fine romance with no kisses
Our relationship is lacking passion and intimacy.
A fine romance, my friend, this is
Despite the lack of romance, we continue to call our relationship 'fine.'
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
We should be hot and passionate, like a couple in love.
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)
However, you are emotionally distant and unresponsive.
A fine romance, you won't nestle
You refuse to show affection or draw near to me.
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
You won't engage in any physical contact or playful fighting.
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
You've never been close enough to leave any physical evidence of affection.
You never take a chance, this is a fine romance
You're not willing to take any risks or put yourself out there in our relationship, but we still call it 'fine.'
A fine romance, my good fellow
My friend, we really should have a better romance.
You take romance, I'll take Jello
You're not interested in romance, but I am so I'll have to find enjoyment in other things.
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
You are cold and unemotional like the ocean.
At least they flap their fins to express emotion
Even the seals express more emotion than you do.
A fine romance, my dear Duchess
Our romance is not very exciting, my dear.
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
We're both old and unromantic, and we need something to support us.
You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France! (Fronce)
You're just as difficult to pursue as a luxury ocean liner.
I haven't got a chonce (chance), this is a fine romance
I don't stand a chance with you, and yet we still call our relationship 'fine.'
A fine romance, my good woman
Our romance is still lacking despite our efforts.
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
You are strong and stubborn like an old tree.
You never give those orchids I send a glance
You don't pay attention to the gifts I give you.
They're just like cactus plants, (oh boy)
They go unnoticed and unappreciated, like desert plants.
This is a fine romance!
Overall, our romance is still lacking and unfulfilling.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, DOROTHY FIELDS
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