Romance
W. J. Turner Lyrics
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Should've been a heart of stone
When you stopped me to say hello
Would've been twice as easy
To just say no
'Cause I don't want to lose at love again
But as a couple we were quite handsome
And the moon was out that night
If that thing is missing in my life
There's not enough romance in this world, no
Not enough romance in this world, ooh
There's too many people thinkin' only of themselves
You gotta give love for its return, oh
Want to sing about new lovers
Stand up against the odds
Nothing can change a thing that strong
And myself, I know my emotions
I got my love to share
And when you need something so tender
What you're looking for is so rare
There's not enough romance in this world, no
There's not enough romance in this world
You gotta believe in what your heart tells you is right
And I'm here to say that I believe in love
Ooh, we take a lot of chances playing some foolish games
But that's the only price that you gotta pay, oh
I gotta keep believing hungry hearts run free
Everybody needs a good loving
It's anything you want it to be, oh
Oh yeah
There's too many people livin' only for themselves
Got to give love for its return, oh
There's not enough romance in this world, no
Not enough romance in this world, ooh
You gotta believe in what your heart tells you is right
And I'm here to say that I believe in love, oh yeah
Not enough romance in this world, no
Not enough romance in this world
There's not enough romance in this world
The lyrics of W. J. Turner's song "Romance" express the artist's perspective on the lack of romance in the world and the importance of believing in love. In the first verse, the singer regrets making eye contact and allowing their heart to soften when someone approached them. They reflect on the pain they have experienced in love before and express a desire to avoid it in the future. However, they acknowledge the attractiveness of being a couple and the enchanting ambiance of the moonlit night, which motivated them to let their guard down and engage in a romantic encounter.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song, stating that there is a scarcity of true romance in the world. The singer observes that many people selfishly prioritize themselves instead of considering the needs of others. They believe that love should be given willingly and expect it to be reciprocated.
In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire to sing about new lovers defying the odds. They assert that nothing can change the strength of a strong connection between two people. Despite their previous negative experiences, the singer still possesses love to share. They believe that finding something tender and rare is essential for their happiness.
The second chorus reinforces the idea that there is a significant lack of romance in the world. The singer insists on the importance of believing in what one's heart tells them is right. They openly declare their belief in love as a powerful and transformative force.
The bridge acknowledges the risks and foolish games people play in love but claims that paying the price is worth it. The singer emphasizes the importance of maintaining a belief in love's potential, as hungry hearts simply long for a fulfilling connection. They state that everyone needs good loving and that love can be whatever one desires.
In the final chorus, the singer reiterates that too many people live solely for themselves, highlighting the prevalent lack of romance. They emphasize the importance of giving love in order to receive it in return. Overall, the song conveys a plea for more genuine romance in the world and a belief in the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Should've never made eye contact
I should have avoided making eye contact with you
Should've been a heart of stone
I should have had a heart that is unaffected by emotions
When you stopped me to say hello
When you interrupted me and greeted me
Would've been twice as easy
It would have been much easier
To just say no
To simply reject your advances
'Cause I don't want to lose at love again
Because I don't want to experience heartbreak again
But as a couple we were quite handsome
However, we appeared attractive as a couple
And the moon was out that night
The moon was visible that night
So we let our hearts go dancing
So we allowed ourselves to embrace love and passion
If that thing is missing in my life
If that element is absent from my life
There's not enough romance in this world, no
There is a scarcity of romance in this world
Not enough romance in this world, ooh
Insufficient romance exists in this world
There's too many people thinkin' only of themselves
There are too many individuals solely focused on their own interests
You gotta give love for its return, oh
You must give love in order to receive love in return
Want to sing about new lovers
I desire to sing about new relationships
Stand up against the odds
Defy the unfavorable circumstances
Nothing can change a thing that strong
Nothing can alter something that is deeply rooted
And myself, I know my emotions
Personally, I am aware of my emotions
I got my love to share
I have love to give
And when you need something so tender
And when you crave something affectionate
What you're looking for is so rare
What you are searching for is exceptionally uncommon
You gotta believe in what your heart tells you is right
You must have faith in what your heart deems as correct
And I'm here to say that I believe in love
And I am present to affirm my belief in love
Ooh, we take a lot of chances playing some foolish games
We often take risks engaging in foolish activities
But that's the only price that you gotta pay, oh
However, that is the sole cost you must bear
I gotta keep believing hungry hearts run free
I must continue to have faith that passionate hearts are unrestrained
Everybody needs a good loving
Every individual requires a profound love
It's anything you want it to be, oh
It can be whatever you desire it to be
There's too many people livin' only for themselves
There are an excessive number of people living solely for their own sake
Got to give love for its return, oh
You must give love in order to receive love in return
There's not enough romance in this world, no
There is a scarcity of romance in this world
There's not enough romance in this world
Insufficient romance exists in this world
You gotta believe in what your heart tells you is right
You must have faith in what your heart deems as correct
And I'm here to say that I believe in love
And I am present to affirm my belief in love
Not enough romance in this world, no
There is a scarcity of romance in this world
Not enough romance in this world
Insufficient romance exists in this world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dan Hartman
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Fifty years ago, I was introduced to this poem, along with many others, by my mother. It's not profound, it's not original, but nothing else captures the sheer pleasure to be got from foreign place names as this does. Perhaps the pleasure was all the greater then in an era before gap years and long-haul flights, an era when you felt you would NEVER to go to Cotopaxi and Chimborazo; never even meet someone who had been there. Who knows?
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Wonderful....
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