Caballero y Dama

Back in the day, a man would write
Poems for his beloved
With faithful devotion, and in those verses
He'd confess his love
He'd give her his life
With eternal passion

Back in the day, a woman would keep
Dried flowers in letters from her love
A treasure like that
She'd tie them with ribbons
And forever keep them
Inside her vanity

Just like in the past, that's how I want you
I'll be your lady, you'll be my gentleman
Like those times of capes and swords
I'll be your gentleman, and you'll be my lady

Back in the day, a man would win her over
With flowers and poetry
Fiery and dreamy
With elegance
With grace and courtesy
The sublime fantasy of love was born

Back in the day, a woman would listen
Romantic, entranced
To the voice of a troubadour
Blushing, fragrant, excited
She'd give her soul
Captivated by illusion

Just like in the past, that's how I want you
I'll be your lady, you'll be my gentleman
Like those times of capes and swords
I'll be your gentleman, and you'll be my lady

Just like in the days of yore, that's how I want you
A woman is a lady, and a man is a gentleman
It was a time of carriages, hats, and canes
And with a serenade, even the coldest woman
Would open her balcony
Just like in the days of yore, that's how I want you
A woman is a lady, and a man is a gentleman
Those times, my friends, you can say it
There was so much courtesy
It was worth living

It's nice to think
And it's pleasant to know that
A woman is a lady, and a man is a gentleman
Kisses on the hand
A flower in the lapel
When we danced the waltz, you see
A woman is a lady, and a man is a gentleman
We have to respect and love her
Because from her we are born
And it's true
A woman is a lady, and a man is a gentleman
Any past time with fervor
Times when a man would wear a flower
Every February
A woman is a lady, and a man is a gentleman