Let There Be Love
George Shearing; Nat King Cole Lyrics
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Let there be oysters under the sea
Let there be wind and occasional rain
Chilli con carne and sparkling champagne
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
Let there be cuckoos, a lark and a dove
But first of all please, let there be love
Umm, love, ooh, love, let there be love
As an insightful lyrics interpreter, I understand that Let There Be Love by Nat King Cole is a love song, conveying a message of hope, joy and the importance of love. The opening lyrics "Let there be you, let there be me" expresses the desire for a loving relationship and the need for companionship. The line "let there be oysters under the sea" is an amusing way of saying "let there be anything and everything that could enhance our romantic dinner." The mention of chili con carne and sparkling champagne shows the desire for a festive, enjoyable, and passionate atmosphere.
The following lines request birds to sing in the trees and for someone to bless the singer whenever they sneeze. These details of nature and human interaction present a picture of a peaceful and pleasant world. The song emphasizes that even the beauty of nature and the blessings of life become more enjoyable and meaningful when there is love.
The song's climax and resolution come in the repetition of the phrase "let there be love." The singer recognizes that in life, all these things are important, but love is the ultimate desire. Let there be cuckoos, a lark, and a dove, but first and foremost, let there be love.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be you, let there be me
May we exist and share our love with one another
Let there be oysters under the sea
Let there be an abundance of luxury and extravagance
Let there be wind and occasional rain
May there be natural elements to strengthen our love
Chilli con carne and sparkling champagne
May we indulge in the finer things in life together
Let there be birds to sing in the trees
May there be sweet music to accompany our love
Someone to bless me, whenever I sneeze
May we have each other's backs and take care of one another
Let there be cuckoos, a lark and a dove
May nature's beauty also be present to celebrate our love
But first of all please, let there be love
Love is the most important and essential element of all
Umm, love, ooh, love, let there be love
Love is the ultimate goal and desire
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEL SHAPIRO
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"Let There Be Love"
Let there be you,
Let there be me.
Let there be oysters
Under the sea.
Let there be wind,
An occasional rain.
Chile con carne,
Sparkling champagne
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.
[Interlude]
Let there be cuckoos,
A lark and a dove,
But first of all, please
Let there be love...
Hmmm umm...love
Hmmm umm...love
Let there be love.
Peter Bewers
I love all Nat King Coles work , his voice was unique , but this partnership with Goerge Shearing is so special - Let There be Love is a superb song that with the piano playing and orchestra just ' Floats , its Superb. Love It .
Ceeby
My Parents played every Sunday while Mum was cooking. I'll never forget it. I love it. 🎶🎶🎶
Verónica Hernández
Que hermoso!!! Viva el amor!! Greetings from 🇲🇽
Autumn Leaves
What a great pairing. Just superb. The velvety voice of Nat King Cole and the elegant playing of George Shearing.
Greg Lee
Had this album during my last 3 years of college. With extreme insomnia, I used this album to fall asleep at night.
Peter Shaw
God I love this album and Nat so talented. He was also a great pianist!
English Guy
I can’t believe I always assumed it was Nat playing the piano on this 🤦
Two amazing musicians
Alan Bond
As well as being a great singer Nat Cole was also a great pianist too. It would have been the icing on the cake to have these two playing piano together.
the gardener
How cool is that intro before Nat starts to sing. Does it for me.
Hiramya Wikramasinghe
Just Fabulous with George Shearing backing.