Romance
Boris Sarbek and His Orchestra 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 "Romance" by Boris Sarbek and His Orchestra is a witty commentary on a failed romance. The singer is expressing their disappointment in the relationship, highlighting the lack of physical affection and passion from their partner. The lyrics suggest that the couple should be "hot tomatoes," but instead, their partner is "as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes." The singer tries to initiate intimacy, but their partner won't nestle or even wrestle. The lack of spontaneity is emphasized when the singer notes their partner has never mussed the crease in their pants, and they never take a chance. The last two stanzas introduce a level of sarcasm as the singer refers to their partner as a "good fellow" and a "good woman" but ultimately admits defeat, declaring their relationship a "fine romance."
Line by Line Meaning
A fine romance with no kisses
This relationship lacks romance, intimacy, and passion.
A fine romance, my friend, this is
This is a sarcastic remark implying that there is no romance in the relationship.
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
We should be passionate and full of desire for one another.
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)
You have no passion or warmth in this relationship.
A fine romance, you won't nestle
You won't cuddle or show physical affection in this relationship.
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
You won't engage in playful physical activity or intimacy in this relationship.
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
You've never been passionate enough to wrinkle my clothing with physical contact.
You never take a chance, this is a fine romance
You are unwilling to take risks and show your emotions in this relationship, making it lacking in romance.
A fine romance, my good fellow
Another sarcastic remark about the lack of romance in the relationship.
You take romance, I'll take Jello
You aren't interested in romance, while I am.
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
You are emotionless and unresponsive in this relationship.
At least they flap their fins to express emotion
A remark on how even animals show emotion more than you do in this relationship.
A fine romance, my dear Duchess
Another sarcastic remark about the relationship being devoid of romance.
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
We are old and feeble, and this relationship lacks the energy and passion of youth.
You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France! (Fronce)
You are unattainable and difficult, like a hard-to-reach location or object.
I haven't got a chonce (chance), this is a fine romance
I have no hope of reaching you or bringing passion and romance to this relationship.
A fine romance, my good woman
Another sarcastic remark implying the relationship is lacking in romance.
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
A term of endearment for an older and experienced woman.
You never give those orchids I send a glance
You do not appreciate the romantic gestures I make in this relationship.
They're just like cactus plants, (oh boy)
A remark about how unappreciated and unimportant the romantic gestures are.
This is a fine romance!
A sarcastic and bitter conclusion that the relationship lacks any romance or passion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields
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