Love Walked In
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong 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" by Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong is a playful and light-hearted invitation towards love. The song describes how different living creatures on Earth engage in mating rituals, from birds to bees, to educated fleas, to humans. The first verse of the song references the arrival of spring and how it encourages animals to engage in love. The second verse explores different countries where people, despite their diverse backgrounds and cultures, share the universal desire to fall in love. The final verse emphasizes that all living creatures in nature engage in love, including cold cape cod clams, electric eels, and even jellyfish.


The song's playful lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the universality of love. Regardless of background, race, or species, it is something that all living creatures seek out. The song also underscores the fact that love is a natural phenomenon, and that it is hard-wired into our DNA. By emphasizing the universality of love and the fact that it is something that should be celebrated, the song invites everyone to embrace love and seek out the joy and happiness that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

When the little blue bird who has never said a word, starts to sing, "Spring, spring"
The start of spring is announced by the chirping of birds that are always silent and blue


When the little blue bell in the bottom of the dell, starts to ring, "Ting, ting"
The ringing of bells in the spring brings natural music and sound, indicating the arrival of a new season


When the little blue clock in the middle of his work, sings a song to the moon up above
Even a clock is affected by the joy of spring and sings to the moon while ticking away


It is nature that's all, simply telling us to fall in love
Nature's awakening during springtime encourages people to fall in love and be swept up in its beauty


And that's why birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it
The natural impulse to fall in love is not just limited to humans, but also extends to birds, bees and even educated fleas


Let's do it, let's fall in love
The song becomes an invitation for all to fall in love, just as nature intends


In Spain, the best upper sets do it, Lithuanians and Let's do it
People from different countries and cultures all fall in love, including the upper class in Spain and Lithuanians


The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it, not to mention the fins, folks in Siam do it, think of Siamese twins
People in different regions, languages, and even those connected as twins fall in love


Some Argentines without means, do it, people say in Boston even beans do it
Love is for everyone, irrespective of their means or social status, as people in Argentina and even in Boston fall in love


Sponges they say do it, oysters down in Oyster Bay do it
Even marine creatures, like sponges and oysters, have a natural instinct to fall in love and reproduce


Cold Cape Cod clams, against their wish, do it, even lazy jellyfish do it
Even clams and jellyfish, despite their lack of a brain, are not immune to love


Electric eels I might add do it, though it shocks 'em, I know
Love can be electric, just like it is for electric eels, despite the potential for a shock


Why ask if shad do it, waiter bring me, bring me shad roe
Even shads, a type of fish, fall in love and enjoy the experience, as the singer orders shad roe from the waiter


In shallow shoals, English soles do it, goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Fish in shallow waters, such as English soles and goldfish in aquariums, also have a seemingly romantic nature


Now if birds and bees and the trees do it, monkeys and birds, bees do it
The natural world is full of examples of falling in love, even including monkeys, birds, and bees


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?
Even people who quarrel and argue can find a way to come together and fall in love, so why can't we do the same?


Hey let's do it now, let's do it, let's fall in love
The song concludes with an enthusiastic invitation to everyone to fall 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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Comments from YouTube:

Joesph Begley

Ella sings each word carefully. And listen to that orchestra. American music at it’s very finest.

Tackielemkwa

Probably I have heard this version by Ella but did not realize much in my youth.. Sure I heard Dinah Washington's version and though the styles are different both are exquisitely beautiful indeed.

kalpubinc

To listen to Ella Fitzgerald and then to listen to Leontyne Price singing the same song back to back I can only say that Ella would have been a fabulous opera singer and that Leontyne would have been a great jazz singer. Their voices are equally well produced from the same mezza voce or "middle voice" that gives the singers agility and longevity. Leontyne would have had to work more on the jazz style and Ella in the opera repertoire.

Speakwell.

Sublime!

Elizabeth Meyer

❤️

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