Let's Fall In Love
Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra Lyrics

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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 Letts do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Not to mention the Finns
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

Romantic 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, 'gainst 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 shadroe

In shallow shoals, English soles do it

Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Let's Fall in Love" by Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra are a playful invitation to embrace the irresistible power of love. The poetic imagery employs an array of unusual examples to illustrate the point that virtually every living creature is wired to seek out a mate. From birds and bees to educated fleas, from aristocrats in Spain to immigrants from Lithuania and Letts, from sponges and oysters to jellyfish and electric eels, the song suggests that no matter how different we may be, we all share a universal desire to find companionship and intimacy. The lyrics also recognize the humorous side of love, as in the case of the Cape Cod clams, which are portrayed as having no choice in the matter, or the electric eels, which are charged with an energy that shocks them when they do it.

Line by Line Meaning

Birds do it, bees do it
Even animals as small as bees and birds are capable of falling in love.

Even educated fleas do it
Intelligent fleas are capable of finding love too.

Let's do it, let's fall in love
The singer wants to find love with their partner and suggests that they do so.

In Spain the best upper sets do it
Even high society individuals in Spain are able to find love.

Lithuanians and Letts do it
People from Lithuania and Latvia are also capable of falling in love.

The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Even people from Amsterdam are capable of finding love.

Not to mention the Finns
People from Finland are also capable of falling in love.

Folks in Siam do it
Even people from Siam (now Thailand) can find love.

Think of Siamese twins
Even conjoined twins are capable of finding love.

Some Argentines, without means do it
Even people from Argentina who aren't wealthy are capable of finding love.

People say in Boston even beans do it
This line is likely meant to be humorous and suggests that even inanimate objects like beans can find love in Boston.

Romantic sponges they say do it
Even sponges, which are not typically associated with being romantic, are capable of finding love.

Oysters down in Oyster Bay do it
Even oysters (commonly considered aphrodisiacs) in Oyster Bay are capable of finding love.

Cold Cape Cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it
Even clams in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, which may not have wanted to fall in love, are capable of doing so.

Even lazy jellyfish do it
Jellyfish, which often just float around in water, are still capable of finding love.

Electric eels, I might add, do it
Even electric eels, which can shock their partners, are capable of finding love.

Why ask if shad do it
This line is likely meant to be humorous and suggests that even fish like shad are capable of finding love.

Waiter, bring me shadroe
The singer orders shadroe (the eggs of a shad fish), perhaps to enjoy with their partner.

In shallow shoals, English soles do it
Even fish like English soles in shallow water are capable of finding love.

Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Even goldfish, kept as pets in bowls, can still find love.

Let's do it, let's fall in love
The singer reiterates their desire to find love with their partner.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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