Old Fashioned
Bill Engvall Lyrics

Roses are red
Beginning of the song, setting the tone for a romantic atmosphere.

Violets are blue
Second line of the song, continuing to set the stage for a romantic setting.

Primrose is pale
Describing the pale color of primrose flowers, possibly indicating a fading love or memory of a time gone by.

On the velvet green hue
Adding details to the setting of the song, describing the greenness that surrounds.

Warm summer days
A reminiscence of the warm summer days from the past, possibly hinting at the nostalgia the song is meant to convey.

Like cool water falls
Comparing the feeling of warm summer days to the cooling effect of waterfalls, in a sort of poetic way.

Like music we hear
Another comparison, this time likening the nostalgia the song is meant to inspire, to the way music affects us.

Those things we'll always hold dear
These things, warm summer days, music, etc., have a sentimental value that transcends time.

Like an old fashioned waltz
A perfectly synchronized, classic dance, symbolizing the beauty of times gone by.

When the moonlight shines down
A new scene is set, this one involving the night, the moon, and Hollywood.

On the Hollywood world
Referring to the glamorous world of Hollywood where movies take place.

And the heroine waits
Referring to the classic movie trope of a waiting heroine, usually waiting for her love interest in a dramatic setting.

For her love to return
The heroine is yearning for her love to come back to her.

And the violins play
Adding to the dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the intense emotions of the scene.

From behind garden walls
The music is subtly coming from another location, perhaps symbolizing the hidden, complex emotions behind the singer's love story.

Oh, how I love to remain
This nostalgic feeling is something to be cherished, perhaps the singer is enjoying it thoroughly.

With the silver refrain
The phrase 'silver refrain' may refer to the melody of the song or the specific words themselves.

Of an old fashioned waltz
A reference back to the classic dance, which again symbolizes the beauty of times gone by.

And they dance 'round the floor
A scene from the dance, with the couple moving around in perfect harmony and synchrony.

And there's no one else there
In this moment, there is no one else in the world for the two of them, they are alone in their dance.

In the world is no worry
They are blissfully carefree, with no worries or anxieties to mar the moment.

And is never a care
Their love is pure and simple, with no complications or issues complicating the moment.

And the perfect moon
A beautiful, perfect object serving as a backdrop for the romantic moment.

As the nightingale calls
An additional detail of the romantic setting, again emphasizing the ambiance necessary for a love story to be complete.

With only the moon
As nighttime deepens, only the moon and stars offer their support for this moment, underscoring the romantic and nostalgic feelings combined.

And the nostalgic tune
This song is meant to be nostalgic and pull at the heartstrings, which it accomplishes quite nicely.