Fred Astaire
Emma Wallace Lyrics


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Now I live day to day
Most of us live that way
We've jobs to work and chores to shirk
And those bills to pay

I've tired of this routine
I want a different scene
To sit and sigh as life goes by
Just isn't for me

I'll dance backwards in high heels and perfect hair
Twirl my twirls in satin negligee if you'll be my Fred Astaire

Martinis and champagne
Dancing in the rain
At each soiree gay repartee
Each summer in Spain
Why be content with less
Than Life lived at its best?
The safe and sane may choose mundane
But let's effervesce, baby

I'll dance backwards in high heels and perfect hair
Twirl my twirls in satin negligee if you'll be my Fred Astaire

Let's have a glamorous romance
Who cares if we dance to the beat of a different drum?
Parumparumparumparumparum...





I'll dance backwards in high heels and perfect hair
Twirl my twirls in satin negligee if you'll be my Fred Astaire

Overall Meaning

In Emma Wallace's song "Fred Astaire," she expresses her desire for a life less ordinary, where she can break free from the monotony of daily routines and indulge in a glamorous, romantic relationship. The lyrics depict a woman who is tired of living in the mundane and who seeks for something more exciting, more fulfilling, and more magical. She wants to be like Fred Astaire, the legendary dancer who brought elegance and grace to the big screen.


The song speaks to anyone who feels stuck in their daily routine and longs for some kind of escape. Emma Wallace's voice carries an air of longing and wistfulness that perfectly captures the song's sentiment. The references to martinis, champagne, and Spanish summers conjure up images of a life of luxury and indulgence, while the line "Why be content with less than life lived at its best?" speaks to the core of the song's message.


Overall, "Fred Astaire" is a beautiful, enchanting song that celebrates the idea of living life to the fullest and dancing to your own rhythm.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I live day to day
I lead my life in the present and do not make long term plans


Most of us live that way
This philosophy is common among people


We've jobs to work and chores to shirk
We have obligations to fulfill and duties to avoid


And those bills to pay
We have financial responsibilities to meet


I've tired of this routine
I am bored with this way of living


I want a different scene
I desire a new, more exciting environment


To sit and sigh as life goes by
I do not want to waste my life by passively watching it go by


Just isn't for me
I refuse to accept this monotony as my fate


I'll dance backwards in high heels and perfect hair
I am willing to take risks and disregard convention for the sake of living a more adventurous life


Twirl my twirls in satin negligee if you'll be my Fred Astaire
I want to live a grand, romantic life, and I am looking for a partner who shares this dream


Martinis and champagne
I desire a luxurious, indulgent lifestyle


Dancing in the rain
I am willing to embrace new experiences, even if they may be inconvenient or uncomfortable


At each soiree gay repartee
I want to engage in lively, witty conversation and attend elegant social events


Each summer in Spain
I want to enjoy my life by traveling and experiencing different cultures


Why be content with less
I refuse to settle for a mediocre existence


Than Life lived at its best?
I want to live my life to the fullest, taking advantage of all the opportunities that come my way


The safe and sane may choose mundane
People who prioritize safety and consistency may find my lifestyle choices unappealing


But let's effervesce, baby
But I am determined to live joyfully and vibrantly, regardless of what others may think


Let's have a glamorous romance
I want to share an impressive, dazzling relationship with my partner


Who cares if we dance to the beat of a different drum?
I am not concerned with conforming to society's expectations or norms


Parumparumparumparumparum...
This is the sound of the non-standard, fun-loving life that I want to live




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