It's Easy To Fall In Love
Ben Selvin and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Starts to sing, "Spring, spring"
When the little blue bell in the bottom of the dell
Starts to ring, "Ting, ting"
When the little blue clock in the middle of his work
Sings a song to the moon up above
It is nature that's all
And that's why birds do it
Bees do it
Even educated fleas do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
In Spain, the best
Upper sets do it
Lithuanians and let's do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
The dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Not to mention the fins
Folks in Siam do it
Think of Siamese twins
Some Argentines
Without means, do it
People say in Boston even beans do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Sponges
They say, "Do it"
Oysters down in oyster bay do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Cold cape cod clams
Against their wish, do it
Even lazy jellyfish, do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Electric eels I might add do it
Though it shocks 'em I know why ask if shad do it
Waiter bring me bring me shad roe
Come on and bring me, bring me shad roe
In shallow shoals
English soles do it
Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Now if the birds and the bees and the trees do it
The monkeys and the birds, bees do it
In, in water gates they quarrel but they do it
And if they can make up and still do it baby, how about me and you?
Hey let's do it now
Let's do it, let's fall in love
The first verse of the song references natural elements like birds, bells, and clocks that symbolize the arrival of spring and love. The little blue bird, which represents a joyful and carefree spirit, begins to sing "Spring, spring" to signal the start of a new season and the potential for love. Similarly, the little blue bell in the bottom of the dell starts to ring "Ting, ting," creating a playful atmosphere. The song goes on to mention a little blue clock singing to the moon, signifying the passing of time and the urge to fall in love. It suggests that nature itself is telling us to embrace love and open our hearts to it.
The second verse moves to discussing how different cultures and people from various backgrounds also experience love. It mentions that birds, bees, and even educated fleas do it, emphasizing that falling in love is a universal phenomenon that transcends barriers. The lyrics highlight different nationalities, such as the Spanish, Lithuanians, and Dutch, to show that people from all around the world also experience the power of love. It humorously portrays love as something that unites everyone, regardless of their differences.
The third verse continues to illustrate the wide-ranging experiences of falling in love. It mentions Argentines, people without means, and even beans in Boston, suggesting that love is not limited to a specific social class or situation. The emphasis is on the inclusiveness and unpredictability of love, as it can touch anyone's heart. The lyrics also bring in unconventional examples like sponges, oysters, and jellyfish, hinting at the vastness and diversity of love in nature.
The final verse further showcases the eccentricities of love by mentioning electric eels and shad. It playfully suggests that even though electric eels might get shocked, they still engage in love. The mention of shad roe refers to a type of fish eggs, portraying a desire for a special delicacy that represents love. The lyrics then talk about English soles and goldfish in bowls, indicating that love can be found in unexpected places and even in seemingly ordinary situations.
In the last lines, the song interestingly compares human beings to the animal kingdom, implying that if birds, bees, monkeys, and water gates (a playful reference to the Watergate scandal) can make up and still fall in love, then the listener and their romantic interest can also take that leap into love. It encourages them to seize the opportunity and embrace love, giving a playful and humorous tone to the overall message.
Overall, Ben Selvin & His Orchestra's "You'd Fall in Love" celebrates the universality of love, highlighting how it is an inherent part of nature and capable of crossing all cultural and social divides. The lyrics convey the joy and spontaneity of falling in love, urging listeners to embrace this powerful emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
When the little blue bird who has never said a word
When a normally silent bird starts to sing
Starts to sing, "Spring, spring"
Sings a song about the arrival of spring
When the little blue bell in the bottom of the dell
When a small blue bell in a valley
Starts to ring, "Ting, ting"
Begins making a ringing sound
When the little blue clock in the middle of his work
When a tiny blue clock in the midst of its tasks
Sings a song to the moon up above
Serenades the moon above
It is nature that's all
It's simply nature's way
Simply telling us to fall in love
To convey the message to us, urging us to fall in love
And that's why birds do it
And that's the reason why birds engage in it
Bees do it
Bees also partake in it
Even educated fleas do it
Even fleas known for their intelligence do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Let us participate, let us experience falling in love
In Spain, the best
In Spain, among the finest
Upper sets do it
The privileged social classes also do it
Lithuanians and let's do it
Even Lithuanians engage in it
Dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Dutch people in the historic city of Amsterdam also do it
Not to mention the fins
And not forgetting the fins
Folks in Siam do it
People in Siam (now Thailand) also do it
Think of Siamese twins
Consider the example of conjoined twins from Siam
Some Argentines
Certain individuals from Argentina
Without means, do it
Despite their lack of wealth, they still partake in it
People say in Boston even beans do it
There is a belief that even beans in Boston engage in it
Sponges
Even sponges
They say, "Do it"
It is said that they participate in it
Oysters down in oyster bay do it
Even oysters in Oyster Bay partake in it
Cold cape cod clams
Chilled clams from Cape Cod
Against their wish, do it
Reluctantly engage in it
Even lazy jellyfish do it
Even lethargic jellyfish participate in it
Electric eels I might add do it
Furthermore, electric eels are also known to do it
Though it shocks 'em I know why ask if shad do it
Despite it shocking them, I don't see why we should question if shad fish partake in it
Waiter bring me bring me shad roe
Waiter, please serve me shad fish roe
Come on and bring me, bring me shad roe
Please hurry and bring me the shad fish roe
In shallow shoals
In shallow groups of fish
English soles do it
English sole fish also do it
Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Even goldfish in the seclusion of bowls engage in it
Now if the birds and the bees and the trees do it
If birds, bees, and trees engage in it
Monkeys and the birds, bees do it
Both monkeys and birds, as well as bees, participate in it
In, in water gates they quarrel but they do it
Even in the Watergate scandal, they fought, but still engaged in it
And if they can make up and still do it baby, how about me and you?
If they can reconcile and still participate in it, then why not us?
Hey, let's do it now
Hey, let us participate in it right away
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Let us engage in it and experience falling in love
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Actual Music, S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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