So Romantic
Kent Stacey Lyrics


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You always had a taste for those movies
Like Casablanca and Song O' My Heart
Where a complicated world or the call of adventure
Forces true lovers to part
When the hero turns his back so stoically
On all the happiness they might have had

You always considered it so romantic
But I just considered it sad

It was so like you to choose such a moment
The sun setting over the square
A pavement cafe, the local children at play
The sound of an accordion somewhere
You suddenly said "Fate was pulling us apart"
Then you shrugged, like there was nothing more to add

I suppose you considered that so romantic
Well, I just considered it sad

Perhaps you're living in America now
Perhaps you're in Timbuktu
A small part of me, even after this time
Has never stopped waiting for you
To live in this state of hoping
When hoping seems so utterly mad




I can't help but consider that so romantic
Though I know I should consider it sad.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kent Stacey's song "So Romantic" explore the contrasting perspectives on romance between two individuals. The singer's partner has always been drawn to movies like "Casablanca" and "Song O' My Heart," where the complexities of the world or the call of adventure often separate true lovers. While the partner finds this narrative arc romantic, the singer sees it as more sad than anything else. The hero's stoic decision to sacrifice their potential happiness for a greater cause resonates with the partner's romantic sensibilities. However, the singer perceives it as a missed opportunity for lasting joy.


The song describes a specific moment chosen by the partner, where the sun sets over a square, and a pavement cafe is filled with the laughter of local children. The ambiance is enhanced by the sound of an accordion playing somewhere nearby. In that moment, the partner declares that fate is tearing them apart, casually shrugging as if there is nothing more to be said. The partner finds even this declaration of fate romantic, while the singer remains saddened by the situation.


The emotional turmoil caused by the partner's view on romance has endured over time for the singer. The final verse suggests that the partner may have moved on and possibly resides in America or even Timbuktu. Despite the passing years, the singer admits that a small part of them still waits for their return. This state of perpetual hope is seen by the singer as both romantic, due to their lingering feelings, and simultaneously sad, as they acknowledge the seemingly futile nature of their hope.


Overall, the song "So Romantic" explores the differences in perception and understanding of romance between two individuals. While one embraces the romantic narratives often portrayed in movies, the other is more pragmatic and sees missed opportunities and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

You always had a taste for those movies
You always had a preference for films


Like Casablanca and Song O' My Heart
Such as Casablanca and Song O' My Heart


Where a complicated world or the call of adventure
In situations where the complexity of the world or the allure of adventure


Forces true lovers to part
Compels genuine lovers to separate


When the hero turns his back so stoically
When the artist resolutely ignores


On all the happiness they might have had
The potential happiness they could have experienced


You always considered it so romantic
You always regarded it as incredibly romantic


But I just considered it sad
But I simply found it sorrowful


It was so like you to choose such a moment
It was typical of you to select a specific moment


The sun setting over the square
With the sun sinking behind the square


A pavement cafe, the local children at play
A café on the street, with children from the neighborhood playing


The sound of an accordion somewhere
The faint melody of an accordion from a distance


You suddenly said 'Fate was pulling us apart'
Unexpectedly, you uttered 'Fate was causing our separation'


Then you shrugged, like there was nothing more to add
Then shrugged, as if no further explanation was necessary


I suppose you considered that so romantic
I assume you found that incredibly romantic


Well, I just considered it sad
Well, I simply found it sorrowful


Perhaps you're living in America now
Maybe you reside in America now


Perhaps you're in Timbuktu
Perhaps you're in Timbuktu


A small part of me, even after this time
A portion of me, even after all this time


Has never stopped waiting for you
Has never ceased longing for you


To live in this state of hoping
To exist in this state of hope


When hoping seems so utterly mad
When hoping appears completely insane


I can't help but consider that so romantic
I can't help but find that incredibly romantic


Though I know I should consider it sad
Even though I know I should find it sorrowful




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Bonheur Rosa

Stacey Kent m'a accompagnée dans bien des moments, parfois douloureux mais aussi parfois langoureux...Tout est grâce chez-elle !
Je m'étonne que des artistes d'inspiration jazz aussi talentueuses qu'elle, n'attirent pas tant que celà des commentaires élogieux !
Une So Romantic" qui traîne encore :-)

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Григорий Горловский

Классный. Голос

Pierre RIMAN

Finir l'année en écoutant Stacey... tous mes voeux seront réalisés.

Christian Garcia

Anyone have the changes for this? I’m have 60percent of the changes but need help.

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