Let's Do It
Eydie Gormé 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 of Eydie Gormé's Let's Do It is a playful invitation to fall in love that uses a variety of examples from the animal kingdom to show that it's a natural thing to do. The song starts with the famous line "Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it," suggesting that falling in love is so natural and essential that even insects and other creatures do it without thought. The song then goes on to name dropping different countries, nationalities, and species that all fall in love, from the Spaniards and Lithuanians to the romantic sponges and oysters in Oyster Bay.

Moreover, the lyrics highlight the universal nature of love by mentioning how people of different cultures and social classes are all affected by it, from the upper sets in Spain to the folks in Siam. The song also includes a witty line about Siamese twins to illustrate that love is not limited to just the physically able-bodied. Whether you're rich or poor, whether you live in Boston or Buenos Aires, love is something that everybody experiences.

Overall, the song is a lighthearted reminder of the power of love and how it can unite people from all walks of life. The lyrics effectively use animal metaphors to convey the message that falling in love is a natural phenomenon that we all are capable of experiencing.

Line by Line Meaning

Birds do it, bees do it Even educated fleas do it Let's do it, let's fall in love
Love is not limited to humans, as even animals and insects find ways to fall in love. Therefore, let's not discriminate and embrace the feeling of love.

In Spain the best upper sets do it Lithuanians and Letts do it Let's do it, let's fall in love
Love knows no boundaries and social classes. The rich and the not-so-rich, as well as people of different nationalities, all experience love. Hence, let's also open our hearts to love.

The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it Not to mention the Finns Folks in Siam do it Think of Siamese twins
Different cultures find ways to express love in their unique ways, and sometimes this love leads to unusual situations such as conjoined twins. But love always prevails, and we should be open to it no matter how different it may be.

Some Argentines, without means do it People say in Boston even beans do it Let's do it, let's fall in love
Love is not just for the wealthy or those who have the means to woo someone. Even the simplest of things, such as a humble bean in Boston, can make someone feel loved. So let's not be afraid to express our love, regardless of our status or possessions.

Romantic sponges they say do it Oysters down in Oyster Bay do it Let's do it, let's fall in love
Even sea creatures have the capacity for love! So don't hold back or think that you are not capable of love, because it is in every living being.

Cold Cape Cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it Even lazy jellyfish do it Let's do it, let's fall in love
Love can happen even when we least expect it, or when we don't really want it to happen. The unassuming clams and jellyfish are proof that love can happen anywhere, and we should be open to it.

Electric eels, I might add, do it Though it shocks 'em I know Why ask if shad do it Waiter, bring me shadroe
Even the most unlikely of creatures, such as electric eels, can experience love. The singer, however, seems less interested in love and more interested in eating shadroe, which is a type of fish egg delicacy.

In shallow shoals, English soles do it Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it Let's do it, let's fall in love
Love is not always about grand gestures or public displays - sometimes it's the quiet moments that matter the most. Fish in shoals or private goldfish bowls can still experience love, and we should cultivate our own love in our own way.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE SATCHELL, JAMES L. WILLIAMS, LEROY BONNER, MARSHALL JONES, MARVIN PIERCE, MARVIN R. PIERCE, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, WILLIE BECK

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