Let There Be Love
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
Nat "King" Cole's song Let There Be Love is an upbeat and romantic tune that celebrates the joys of love and companionship. The first stanza of the song lists various things that make life enjoyable, such as oysters, wind, occasional rain, chili con carne, and sparkling champagne. However, the singer acknowledges that all of this is secondary to the fundamental importance of love. The next stanza mentions birds singing in trees, someone to bless the singer, and the specific birds of cuckoos, larks, and doves. Once again, the singer concludes that these things are less important than love.
The chorus of the song is a passionate plea for love to exist in the world. The repetition of the phrase "let there be love" emphasizes the singer's desire for this essential emotion to be present in everyone's lives. The final oohs and ahhs express the singer's deep longing for love.
Overall, Let There Be Love is a classic song that embodies the importance of love and the joy that it brings to life. Its catchy melody and playful lyrics have made it a favorite of both Nat King Cole fans and jazz enthusiasts alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be you, let there be me
May we exist together in this world, in harmony and love.
Let there be oysters under the sea
May the world be abundant in its offerings, allowing us to indulge in its bounty.
Let there be wind and occasional rain
May the cycles of nature continue, bringing both challenges and beauty to our lives.
Chilli con carne and sparkling champagne
May we enjoy the pleasures of good food and drink, and share them with those we love.
Let there be birds to sing in the trees
May the world be abundant in its life, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Someone to bless me, whenever I sneeze
May we all have someone to care for us, support us, and bring us comfort when we need it.
Let there be cuckoos, a lark and a dove
May we appreciate the diverse and unique qualities of all living beings.
But first of all please, let there be love
But above all else, may we experience and share the transformative power of love.
Umm, love, ooh, love, let there be love
Love, in its many forms and expressions, is the most important thing we can experience in life.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: IAN GRANT, LIONEL RAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mahmoud19865
Let there be you, let there be me
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
But first of all please, let there be love
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
@kevinfletcher5872
Whenever you hear Mr Nat King Cole, it all makes the world seem ok, we can go on. What a genius!
@Karen-bi9ni
HELL YEAH kev !!!!!! I agree !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! DEFINETELY a REAL CLASSIC !!!!!!! !!!!!!!! . FOREVER . !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .
You Could Shout it FOREVER .
@MrPmt182
What a great song by a supreme artist …the piano intro which builds gradually with strings is one of my favourite intros ever …if music like this doesn’t move you ,you must be a corpse 😢
@edgarbeat2851
Agreed I love the strings. Amazing track.
@StewbertDewbert
Always let there be love.......I've had a life long adoration of Nat because of my dad and we played this at my dad's funeral this month.....I can hear my dad singing when I listen to this so beautiful memories for me 💖💖💖
@Djodosncb
Me too x
@solsburyhill2093
Papa you loved this song. Rest peacefully my sweet and lovely papa. Every day I wish you were here
@Edub0515
I'm here because of player 287 , congrats Mai👏👏👏
@richardharrop9482
This is an all time classic........ for a very good reason: Nat King Cole is unforgettable.
@ruthcarnegie5393
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