Let's Fall In Love
Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

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 Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra's song Let's Fall In Love suggest the idea that love is an innate and universal feeling, present in not only humans, but also animals and creatures of all kinds. The use of birds, bees, fleas, and other animals not only emphasizes this idea but also communicates the sense of spontaneity and impulse that often characterizes romantic love. The lyrics go on to provide examples of countries and cultures where love is also prevalent, regardless of social or economic status.


The inclusion of animals, cultural references, and various social classes in the chorus of the song suggests that love transcends these boundaries and is universally experienced. The final verses provide a list of animals who also "do it," echoing the overall message of the song that love is not exclusive to humans. This song's lyrics celebrate the idea that love is a fundamental component of life and that falling in love is a natural and unifying experience that brings people and creatures together.


Line by Line Meaning

Birds do it, bees do it
Even animals as small as birds and bees fall in love, so why can't we?


Even educated fleas do it
Even creatures as small and insignificant as fleas fall in love, so why can't we?


Let's do it, let's fall in love
Let's take the plunge and fall in love with each other


In Spain the best upper sets do it
Even the most refined and aristocratic people in Spain fall in love, so why can't we?


Lithuanians and Letts do it
Even people from Lithuania and Latvia fall in love, so why can't we?


The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Even the people of Amsterdam, known for their liberalism and free spirit, fall in love, so why can't we?


Not to mention the Finns
Even people from Finland fall in love, so why can't we?


Folks in Siam do it
Even people from Siam (Thailand) fall in love, so why can't we?


Think of Siamese twins
Even conjoined twins who share a body fall in love, so why can't we?


Some Argentines, without means do it
Even some people from Argentina who are not wealthy and don't have many resources fall in love, so why can't we?


People say in Boston even beans do it
Even the most mundane and ordinary things like beans supposedly fall in love in Boston, so why can't we?


Romantic sponges they say do it
Even immobile and simple animals like sponges supposedly experience love, so why can't we?


Oysters down in Oyster Bay do it
Even mollusks like oysters in Oyster Bay fall in love, so why can't we?


Cold Cape Cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it
Even clams from Cape Cod who don't want to fall in love supposedly do, so why can't we?


Even lazy jellyfish do it
Even animals as simple as jellyfish fall in love, so why can't we?


Electric eels, I might add, do it
Even electric eels who carry a dangerous shock still fall in love, so why can't we?


Though it shocks 'em I know
Even though it may not be entirely safe or easy, love is still worth pursuing and experiencing


Why ask if shad do it
Even fish like shad supposedly fall in love, adding to the idea that love is a universal experience


Waiter, bring me shadroe
The singer requests a dish of shad roe, a delicacy often eaten in the spring, possibly symbolizing a desire for new beginnings and fresh love


In shallow shoals, English soles do it
Even fish like English soles in the shallow waters of the ocean fall in love, demonstrating that love knows no boundaries


Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Even fish kept in confinement like goldfish still experience love, possibly hinting at the idea that love can thrive even in difficult circumstances


Let's do it, let's fall in love
The singer repeats the chorus, encouraging the listener to let go and take a chance on love




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Actual Music, S.L.
Written by: Cole Porter

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions