A Fine Romance
Ella Fitzgerald | Louis Armstrong Lyrics

A fine romance, with no kisses
We may have a great romance, but it lacks the intimacy that true love should have.

A fine romance, my friend this is
Despite the lack of passion, our relationship is still good.

We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes
We should be passionate and fiery like two hot tomatoes.

But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes
But you are emotionally distant like cold, leftover mashed potatoes.

A fine romance, you won't nestle
We may be in love, but you won't cuddle with me.

A fine romance, you won't wrestle
We may be in love, but you won't engage in passionate, physical activities with me.

I might as well play bridge
I might as well do something mundane and unromantic like playing bridge.

With my old maid aunt
With someone who is not interested in any romantic relationship.

I haven't got a chance
I don't have a chance to experience a real romantic relationship with you.

This is a fine romance
Although our relationship has flaws, it is still a good romance.

We two should be like clams in a dish of chowder
We should fit perfectly together like clams in a chowder.

But we just fizz like parts of seidlitz powder
But we don't seem to click and lacking the harmony that two lovers should have together.

Yes, a fine romance, with no glitches
Although our relationship is good, it still has flaws.

A fine romance, with no beaches
Our love is stable, but it lacks any real passion or excitement.

Just as hard to land as the Isle de France
Being with you is as difficult as trying to capture the Isle de France.

A fine romance, my good fellow
Our love may not be perfect, but it is still good, my friend.

You take romance, I'll take jello
You might prioritize something else over romance and I'll respect it.

You're calmer than the seals
You are even-tempered and not easily excitable as seals in the arctic ocean.

In the arctic ocean
A place where seals live.

At least they flap their fins
Seals can express their emotions by flapping their fins, but you can't.

To express emotion
To show how you truly feel inside.

A fine romance with no quarrels
Although we may not be perfect, we don't have any major issues or conflicts in our relationship.

With no insults and all morals
Our relationship is built on respect and good values without any hurtful words or behavior.

I've never mussed the crease
I've never disrespected or crumpled your dignity.

In your blue serge pants
Your outfit that represents your personality.

I never get the chance
But I never got the opportunity to express myself and show my love to you in a meaningful way.

Yes, a fine romance, my dear judges
Our love may not be perfect, but it's good, my dear friends.

Two old fogies who need crutches
Two old and frail people who need canes to walk.

True love should have the thrills
Real love should be adventurous, thrilling and exciting.

That a healthy crime has
That even illegal actions can sometimes make a love life more vibrant and exciting.

Oh we don't have the thrills
Our love life is a little dull and unexciting.

That the march of time has
The changes and developments that time brings to refine and evolve a relationship.

A fine romance, my good woman
Our relationship might not be perfect, but it's still good, my dear.

My strong aged in the wood, woman
A strong woman who is not easily breakable after aging in the woods for a time being.

You never give the orchids I sent a glance
You don't appreciate the gifts I offer you.

No you like cactus plants
You prefer something that's not as delicate or easily breakable.

A fine romance, my dear duchess
Our love may not be perfect, but it's still good, my love.

You know Louie we don't have half the thrills
Our love life is not anywhere near as thrilling or exciting as it should be.

You're telling me
You're stating the obvious which isn't new.

Fine romance, my very good woman
We have a good relationship, my lady.

You never give the orchids I sent a glance
You never seem to acknowledge or appreciate the things I do for you.

No I prefer cactus plants
I prefer something not so fragile and delicate, like cactus plants.

This is a fine romance
Despite our flaws, our relationship still has some good aspects.