Romance
Gordon Langford 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 Gordon Langford and his Orchestra speaks of a loveless relationship, where the singer longs for more passion from their partner. The lyrics wittily express the singer's frustration with their partner's lack of physical affection and emotional expression. The opening lines "A fine romance with no kisses, a fine romance, my friend, this is" captures the essence of the song's theme. The singer uses clever wordplays with "hot tomatoes" and "mashed potatoes" to describe their partner's behavior.
The singer complains how their partner won't participate in the pleasures of a romantic relationship. The line "you won't nestle, you won't even wrestle" emphasizes how the partner won't even indulge in playful, physical intimacy. The song also employs irony and sarcasm to highlight their partner's flat emotional state. The reference to "calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean" highlights the partner's lack of expression, especially when compared to animals that are known to be reserved.
Overall, the song is a playful, humorous take on the frustrations of an unromantic relationship. The witty and ironical lyrics add a light-hearted touch to a serious issue, making it an entertaining and enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
A fine romance with no kisses
We have a romance but it lacks intimacy
A fine romance, my friend, this is
This is a good romance, my friend
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
We should be passionate like hot tomatoes
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)
But you are unemotional and distant
A fine romance, you won't nestle
Our romance lacks affection
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
Our romance lacks passion and excitement
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
You have never been intimate enough to dishevel my appearance
You never take a chance, this is a fine romance
You are too reserved and cautious and our romance suffers
A fine romance, my good fellow
This is still a good romance, my friend
You take romance, I'll take Jello
You are not invested in this romance, you prefer something else
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
You are unemotional and indifferent
At least they flap their fins to express emotion
Unlike you, seals actually show emotions
A fine romance, my dear Duchess
This is still a good romance, my dear
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
We are old and frail, we need assistance
You're just as hard to land as the Ile de France! (Fronce)
You are just as difficult to win over as the French ocean liner, Ile de France
I haven't got a chonce (chance), this is a fine romance
I do not have a chance with you but our romance is still good
A fine romance, my good woman
This is still a good romance, my lady
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
You are a sturdy and long-lasting woman
You never give those orchids I send a glance
You ignore the gifts I give you, particularly the orchids
They're just like cactus plants, (oh boy)
The orchids are like cacti, neglected and unappreciated
This is a fine romance!
Despite our issues, our romance is still good
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JEROME KERN, DOROTHY FIELDS
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