When I first heard it I wondered about the 'Byzantine' also.
The way I put it together is saying 'Byzantine' is a reference to antiquity. (i.e.- The byzantine empire of approx. a thousand years ago, obviously this isn't addressed to someone from that age, just kind of a way to show something ridiculously out of date)
Note the 'simpler then' and blast from the past. Selling meaningless 'Sweet Talk' than substance. Sounds like its being addressed to someone who is old school.
I believe they are talking about simplicity of the older generation's approach to each other, love, and relationships.
When I first heard it I wondered about the 'Byzantine' also.
The way I put it together is saying 'Byzantine' is a reference to antiquity. (i.e.- The byzantine empire of approx. a thousand years ago, obviously this isn't addressed to someone from that age, just kind of a way to show something ridiculously out of date)
Note the 'simpler then' and blast from the past. Selling meaningless 'Sweet Talk' than substance. Sounds like its being addressed to someone who is old school.
I believe they are talking about simplicity of the older generation's approach to each other, love, and relationships.
Maybe just social commentary of the times.