Discover the story of the song > Sweet Violets – Dinah Shore

This song tells a story about a farmer who tries to convince a young woman to marry him by complimenting her and offering to do her chores for her. However, the woman does not want to marry him and tells her father, who supports her decision. The farmer tries to plan their wedding, but runs out of money and ends up alone. The song suggests that women do not want material possessions from men, but rather respect and love.