Let There Be Love
Bennett Tony Lyrics
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Let there be me.
Let there be oysters
Under the sea.
Let there be wind,
An occasional rain.
Chile con carne,
Let there be birds
To sing in the trees,
Someone to bless me
Whenever I sneeze.
Let there be cuckoos,
A lark and a dove,
But first of all, please
Let there be love.
Let there be cuckoos,
A lark and a dove,
But first of all, please
Let there be love
Let there be love.
In Tony Bennett's song Let There Be Love, the lyrics describe the various things that make life beautiful and satisfying. It begins by acknowledging the presence of two people - "Let there be you, Let there be me" - and then goes on to mention some of the simple pleasures that make life worth living. The mention of oysters, rain, chili con carne, and sparkling champagne allude to the sensory pleasures that bring joy and comfort. The song continues to mention the beauty of nature with birds singing in the trees and blessings from someone when sneezing. The songwriters then bring the song back to the message that love is the ultimate and most fundamental aspect of a good life – "But first of all, please let there be love." This line drives home the message that while everything else is nice, it is love that makes life truly fulfilling and meaningful.
Furthermore, the song's lyrics describe the aspects of love that the songwriter believes make it worth having. They highlight how love can create a sense of peace and completeness for people, as with the cuckoos, lark, and dove in the song. They suggest that the most powerful aspects of love are not the grand gestures but the small expressions of affection that make people feel valued and supported. This idea is emphasized by the simple but profound invocation of blessings when sneezing. The songwriters portray love as the one thing that can make everything else in life truly joyful, as well as give a sense of purpose and meaning to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be you,
Let there exist both you and me together
Let there be me.
Let there exist both you and me together
Let there be oysters
Under the sea.
Let's enjoy the finer things in life, like oysters found under the sea.
Let there be wind,
An occasional rain.
Let there be natural weather patterns like wind and rain, contributing to our experience of the world.
Chile con carne,
Sparkling champagne
Let us appreciate delicious food and drink, such as Chile con carne and champagne.
Let there be birds
To sing in the trees,
Let there be beautiful sounds from nature, like birds singing in trees.
Someone to bless me
Whenever I sneeze.
Let there be people who care about me and are there to help whenever I need it, even in the small things like sneezing.
Let there be cuckoos,
A lark and a dove,
Let there be a variety of birds, such as cuckoos, larks, and doves.
But first of all, please
Let there be love.
Above all else, let there be love and the connections we share with one another.
Let there be cuckoos,
A lark and a dove,
Let there be a variety of birds, such as cuckoos, larks, and doves.
But first of all, please
Let there be love.
Above all else, let there be love and the connections we share with one another.
Let there be love.
Let love be at the forefront of our experiences and relationships.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN GRANT, LIONEL RAND
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