Anything Goes
Romantic Chaos Unleashed: Embracing the Madness of Anything Goes
Lyrics
In olden days a glimpse of stocking
In the past, catching a glimpse of a woman's stocking was considered scandalous.
Was looked on as something shocking
This act was viewed with disapproval or surprise by society.
Now heaven knows, anything goes
Nowadays, societal norms have relaxed, and almost anything is acceptable.
Good authors too who once knew better words
Even skilled writers who once used sophisticated language now resort to simpler, four-letter words.
Now only use four letter words writing prose
They employ such language when composing prose or written works.
Anything goes
This shift in language reflects the idea that anything is permissible or acceptable.
The world has gone mad today
The world seems chaotic or irrational in the present day.
And good's bad today
What is considered good or acceptable today may be viewed as bad or unacceptable.
And black's white today
Traditional distinctions, such as black and white, are no longer clear or fixed.
And day's night today
The usual order of things has been reversed or disrupted.
When most guys today that women prize today
Many men today, whom women admire, are mere frivolous and insincere lovers.
Are just silly gigolos
They are portrayed as foolish playboys.
So though I'm not a great romancer
Although I'm not an expert in romance,
I know that you're bound to answer
I am confident that you will respond positively.
When I propose, anything goes
When I suggest something, any unconventional idea is acceptable.
In olden days a glimpse of stocking
Similar to line 1, referencing the past when glimpsing a stocking was scandalous.
Was looked on as something shocking
Reiteration of the societal disapproval of seeing a woman's stocking in the past.
Now heaven knows, anything goes
Nowadays, societal norms are open and lenient.
And good authors too who once knew better words
Even skilled writers now resort to simpler, four-letter words in their writing.
Now only use four letter words writing prose
This shift in language is accepted without judgment.
'Cause anything goes
Emphasizing that anything and everything is acceptable.
The world has gone mad today
Expressing the perception that the world is currently irrational or chaotic.
And good's bad today
The definition of good has changed, and what is considered bad today.
And black's white today
Traditional distinctions, like black and white, are blurred or reversed.
And day's night today
The usual order of day and night has been disrupted or altered.
When most guys today that women prize today
Men today, whom women admire, are portrayed as frivolous and insincere lovers.
Are just silly gigolos
These men are depicted as foolish playboys.
So though I'm not a great romancer
Even though I may not be a great romantic expert,
I know that you're bound to answer
I believe you will respond positively.
When I propose, anything goes
When I suggest something, any unconventional idea is acceptable.
May I say before this record spins to a close
As the song concludes, the singer emphasizes that anything and everything is acceptable.
I want you to know anything goes
Expressing the idea that there are no limits or restrictions.
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