Dancers In Love
Duke Ellington Lyrics


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When the little blue bird who has never said a word
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
Simply telling us to fall in love

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Let's Do It are a playful and witty celebration of the universal nature of falling in love. The song begins with the imagery of the arrival of spring, as signified by the song of the little blue bird and the ringing of the blue bell. This innocent beginning of life leads to the idea of nature itself directing us towards love, as the clock sings to the moon up above.


The irony and humor of the song stem from the fact that, in the following verses, the songwriters Cole Porter and Ted Shapiro, switch their focus to examples of love-making from around the world, highlighting how diverse species and cultures all share in the drive towards romance. From the educated fleas to the Siamese twins, from the Dutch in old Amsterdam to the English in shallow shoals, all creatures and cultures seem to share the fascination and delight of falling in love. The song culminates in an almost anarchic plea to simply give in to the universal urge and fall in love, mimicking the natural world.


Line by Line Meaning

When the little blue bird who has never said a word
Even the timid blue bird without a voice can help us understand when Spring has arrived.


Starts to sing, "Spring, spring"
The blue bird sings its song of Spring, announcing new beginnings and a time for love.


When the little blue bell in the bottom of the dell
The small bluebell in the valley reminds us that love is in the air.


Starts to ring, "Ting, ting"
The bluebell rings its bell of love, encouraging us to embrace the season of change and passion.


When the little blue clock in the middle of his work
The blue clock may seem unassuming, but even it knows when it's time to celebrate love.


Sings a song to the moon up above
The clock chimes a melody to the Moon, celebrating the universal power of love.


It is nature that's all
These signs of new life are simply the workings of nature and its cycles.


Simply telling us to fall in love
Nature's signs are urging us to give in to our emotions and embrace romance.


And that's why birds do it
Birds understand nature and know that it's time to find a mate and start a family.


Bees do it
Bees, too, follow nature's lead and help with pollinating plants and flowers throughout the season.


Even educated fleas do it
Even the smallest and seemingly insignificant creatures, like fleas, have a natural impulse to mate.


Let's do it, let's fall in love
So let's follow their example and take a chance on love!


In Spain, the best
Spain is known for its passionate and romantic culture.


Upper sets do it
Even the elite social groups in Spain understand the importance of love.


Lithuanians and let's do it
People from all over the world are drawn to the power of love and want to experience it for themselves.


The dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Dutch people, with their liberal attitudes and freedom of expression, embrace love without hesitation.


Not to mention the fins
Even people from Finland, known for their reserved and introverted nature, understand the value of love.


Folks in Siam do it
People from all walks of life, even those from faraway places like Siam, have an inherent desire to fall in love.


Think of Siamese twins
Even people who are physically and emotionally connected, like Siamese twins, have a need to experience love as individuals.


Some Argentines
Argentinians are known for their fiery and passionate nature, making them natural romantics.


Without means, do it
Even those without great wealth understand that love is life's greatest treasure.


People say in Boston even beans do it
In Boston, a hub of intellectualism, people recognize that even the most mundane objects can be associated with love.


Let's do it, let's fall in love
So let's forget about our differences and simply embrace the power of love.


Sponges
Even the simplest, most fundamental creatures on Earth have a natural inclination towards love.


They say, "Do it"
Sponges may not have a voice, but their actions indicate that they too are motivated by love.


Oysters down in oyster bay do it
Even shelled creatures like oysters want to find love and connection with others.


Cold cape cod clams
Even the seemingly unfeeling and cold creatures of the sea can be stirred by the force of love.


Against their wish, do it
Even those who may not seek out love can be surprised by its power and allure.


Even lazy jellyfish, do it
Even the seemingly directionless and passive jellyfish find themselves inexorably drawn to the current of love.


Electric eels I might add do it
Even creatures as dangerous and unpredictable as electric eels ultimately seek out love.


Though it shocks 'em I know why ask if shad do it
From the most deadly to the most mundane creatures, love is a universal and undeniable force.


Waiter bring me bring me shad roe
Even in the midst of romance, it's important to remember that a little humor and levity can go a long way.


Come on and bring me, bring me shad roe
So let's not take love, or ourselves, too seriously, and simply enjoy the moment.


In shallow shoals
Even simple, everyday creatures like fish have a natural pull towards love.


English soles do it
Those imbued with the cultural traditions and values of England find love to be an important and worthy pursuit.


Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Even creatures who are confined and isolated, like goldfish in a bowl, still seek a connection to others through love.


Now if the birds and the bees and the trees do it
From the natural world to the human world, love is the great unifier and motivator.


The monkeys and the birds, bees do it
Even creatures with vastly different lives and habits can all find common ground in their desire for love.


In, in water gates they quarrel but they do it
Even those in power, who may have everything at their disposal, understand that love is the ultimate prize and motivator.


And if they can make up and still do it baby, how about me and you?
So if everyone and everything else can find love and happiness, why can't we too?


Hey let's do it now
So let's not wait around, thinking and debating, but instead take action and embrace the power of love.


Let's do it, let's fall in love
Because ultimately, love is the great unifier and motivator for all of us, regardless of who we are or where we come from.




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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@kiiek70

I don't get it ?

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@johnedwards6124

Hell yeah!!
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This soundtrack should be used for Valentine's day.

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0:19 to 0:39 of this piece is my number 1 choice in the category "Coolest 20 Seconds in Music of All Time."

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He's going very fast

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greatness!

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Wow...Amazing i am stunned

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Great song !!

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