A Fine Romance
Chilled Romance and Cold Potatoes: Unraveling Fred Astaire's Melodic Love Tale
Lyrics
A fine romance with no kisses
A relationship without physical intimacy or affectionate gestures.
A fine romance, my friend, this is
Describing the current situation as a good example of a fine romance.
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear)
Comparing themselves to lively, passionate individuals (hot tomatoes).
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes)
Expressing disappointment that the partner is emotionally distant or unresponsive (cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes).
A fine romance, you won't nestle
Not engaging in close or affectionate behavior.
A fine romance, you won't even wrestle
Referring to the lack of physical or emotional interaction.
You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants
Not making any effort to affect the speaker's feelings or appearance.
You never take a chance, this is a fine romance
Not willing to take risks or show spontaneity in the relationship.
A fine romance, my good fellow
Addressing the partner in a friendly manner.
You take romance, I'll take Jello
Humorously choosing a non-romantic item (Jello) over romance due to the partner's attitude.
You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
Comparing the partner's calmness to the serene nature of seals.
At least they flap their fins to express emotion
Pointing out that even tranquil seals express more emotion than the partner.
A fine romance, my dear Duchess
Addressing the partner in an affectionate manner.
Two old fogies, we really need crutches
Humorously referring to themselves as old and needing support.
You're just as hard to land as the Île-de-France! (France)
Comparing the partner's difficulty in connecting emotionally to a hard-to-reach destination like the Île-de-France.
I haven't got a chance (chance), this is a fine romance
Expressing a lack of opportunity to establish a deeper connection due to the partner's reluctance.
A fine romance, my good woman
Addressing the partner with humor.
My strong, aged-in-the-wood woman
Complimenting the partner's strength and longevity.
You never give those orchids I send a glance
Not acknowledging or appreciating gestures of affection.
They're just like cactus plants, (oh boy)
Comparing the partner's disregard for gestures to the lack of response from cactus plants.
This is a fine romance!
Summarizing the relationship as unsatisfactory or lacking romance.
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