Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American and British composer,… Read Full Bio ↴Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American and British composer, songwriter and author of plays, novels and stories. He is best known for his number one pop hit "Escape" (subtitled "The Piña Colada Song") in 1979 and his Tony Award winning musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

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The Last of the Romantics
Rupert Holmes Lyrics

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And as our love is do I'll turn and say to you

We are the last of the romantics
Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
For at the last we are romantic
Free from time and space
We can build a place where all that is romantic can last

So close your eyes and see my clearing in the trees
Your face will feel the breeze and the wind is lace with pine
The sun will rise to where the hills embrace the sky
A stream will wander by like a rolling ball of twine
You must believe I'll make it real I can't say when
But harder times than this have been and even then
A million loves have lived and love lives on again
As long as there are two who say the way we do

We are the last of the romantics
Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
For at the last we are romantic
Free from time and space
We can build a place where all that is romantic can last

We are the last of the romantics
Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
For at the last we are romantic

Free from time and space
We can build a place where all that is romantic can last

Overall Meaning

The song 'The Last of the Romantics' by Rupert Holmes is a beautiful representation of love and the determination of a lover who wants to build a home that is made of stone and not steel. The song is written from the point of view of the lover who wishes to build a cottage down the lane with a fireplace filled with logs and crackling sticks to hear the pristine rain. The lover is optimistic about the future of their love and their ability to build a home that will last. Until they are able to build the home, they make plans and love within the small confines of their current bedroom. The lover acknowledges that they don't ask for much but as long as their love is true, they will turn and say to their partner that they are the last of the romantics.

The song goes on to emphasize the importance of their love and how they must hold onto it before it's lost to the past. The lovers are romantic and are free from time and space, and strive to build a place where all that is romantic can last. The song ends on an optimistic note, where the lover promises to make it real, and as long as there are two who love each other and say the way they do, the last of the romantics will exist.

Overall, 'The Last of the Romantics' is a beautiful and timeless song that emphasizes the importance of love and the determination to build a home that will last. It's a reminder that love is strong and can withstand the test of time.

Line by Line Meaning

We're gonna built a home from stone instead of steel
We will build a home that represents the strength, stability and endurance of our love

Our love will make it real
Our love will be the foundation of the home we build and make it a real, palpable thing

It's a cottage down the lane
Our home will be a quaint, quiet escape from the chaos of the world

We'll fill the fireplace with logs and cracklin' sticks
Our home will be filled with warmth, comfort, and the simple pleasures of life

We'll lie near by the bricks as we hear the pristine rain
We will share intimate moments together, listening to and appreciating the beauty of nature

But 'till we build that home we'll lock our bed room door
Until we can create our dream life, we will cherish what we have and protect it from the outside world

Make plans and love within this one room eight by four
We will make the most of what we have, cherishing every moment and never taking our love for granted

I'll never ask for much I'll only ask for more
I will never be satisfied with mediocrity, I will always strive for deeper, more meaningful experiences

And as our love is do I'll turn and say to you
As our love grows and blossoms, I will express my feelings and emotions to you

We are the last of the romantics
We are part of a dying breed of people who truly believe in love and all of its wonders

Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
We refuse to let the idea of true love become extinct and will do everything in our power to keep it alive

For at the last we are romantic
In the end, we will be remembered for our belief in love and our commitment to each other

Free from time and space
Our love transcends the boundaries of time and space, it is eternal

We can build a place where all that is romantic can last
We have the power to create a world where love and romance can thrive and endure

So close your eyes and see my clearing in the trees
Imagine a world without worries or fears, where all that matters is our love for each other

Your face will feel the breeze and the wind is lace with pine
The natural world will be an integral part of our lives, and we will appreciate its beauty and majesty

The sun will rise to where the hills embrace the sky
Every day will bring new opportunities for growth and discovery, and we will embrace them wholeheartedly

A stream will wander by like a rolling ball of twine
Life will not always be easy or predictable, but we will navigate its twists and turns together

You must believe I'll make it real I can't say when
Have faith in me, I will bring our dreams to fruition, even if it takes time and patience

But harder times than this have been and even then
We have faced and overcome challenges before, and we will do so again if we must

A million loves have lived and love lives on again
We are not the only ones who have loved deeply, and we take comfort in the fact that love will continue to thrive and endure even after we are gone

As long as there are two who say the way we do
As long as there are people in the world who believe in love and commit themselves to its ideals, there is hope for a brighter future

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We're gonna built a home from stone instead of steel
Our love will make it real
It's a cottage down the lane
We'll fill the fireplace with logs and cracklin' sticks
We'll lie near by the bricks as we hear the pristine rain
But till we build that home we'll lock our bed room door
Make plans and love within this one room eight by four
I'll never ask for much I'll only ask for more
And as our love is do I'll turn and say to you

We are the last of the romantics
Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
For at the last we are romantic
Free from time and space
We can build a place where all that is romantic can last

So close your eyes and see my clearing in the trees
Your face will feel the breeze and the wind is lace with pine
The sun will rise to where the hills embrace the sky
A stream will wander by like a rolling ball of twine
You must believe I'll make it real I can't say when
But harder times than this have been and even then
A million loves have lived and love lives on again
As long as there are two who say the way we do

We are the last of the romantics
Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
For at the last we are romantic
Free from time and space
We can build a place where all that is romantic can last

We are the last of the romantics
Reaching for love before we lose it to the past
For at the last we are romantic
Free from time and space
We can build a place where all that is romantic can last