Let There Be Love
Nat "King" Cole feat. George Shearing Lyrics
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Let there be oysters under the sea
Let there be wind, an occasional rain
Chile con care, 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
Love, love, let there be love
The song Let There Be Love by Nat "King" Cole featuring George Shearing talks about the singer's desire for the presence of love in his life. The lyrics start with a wish for the singer and his partner's happiness, "Let there be you, let there be me," speaking about the necessity of a loving relationship. The next line, "Let there be oysters under the sea," is an allusion to the extravagance and luxury that love can bring, represented by the expensive aphrodisiac of oysters. The line "Let there be wind, an occasional rain" represents the ups and downs of life and how love can make those times more tolerable. The food references to Chile con care and sparkling champagne, likewise, represent the wonderful experiences that love can bring.
The next stanza in the song, "Let there be birds to sing in the trees, someone to bless me whenever I sneeze," speaks about how love can bring blessings and happiness to individuals. The singer expresses his desire for the presence of natural beauty around him and alludes to the symbolism of the different birds. The final line in this stanza is a light-hearted nod to the simple joys of life that become cherished moments when shared with someone dear. Finally, the song repeats the line "But first of all, please let there be love" twice, emphasizing the importance and power of love above everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be you, let there be me
May both of us exist and be present in this moment together
Let there be oysters under the sea
May there be a world full of diverse and unique things for us to discover and enjoy
Let there be wind, an occasional rain
May there be natural elements such as wind and rain that remind us of the beauty and unpredictability of life
Chile con care, sparkling champagne
May there be delicious food and drink to share with loved ones, adding to the richness and enjoyment of life
Let there be birds to sing in the trees
May nature continue to flourish and fill our surroundings with joyous sounds
Someone to bless me whenever I sneeze
May there be people in our lives who care for us deeply and show us kindness, even in the small moments
Let there be cuckoos, a lark and a dove
May there be a variety of creatures in the world, each with their own unique beauty and charm
But first of all, please let there be love
Above all else, let there be love in our lives. It is the foundation for all happiness and fulfillment
Love, love, let there be love
Love should be all encompassing, from the small moments to the grand experiences. May it fill our lives abundantly
Writer(s): Ian Grant, Lionel Rand
Contributed by Skyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hahe3598
"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.
@hiramyawicks1287
Love this with Shearing at the piano
@Socrates5210
60 years. Damn.
@Ceeby
My Parents played every Sunday while Mum was cooking. I'll never forget it. I love it. 🎶🎶🎶
@VeronicaHernandez-yp9jh
Que hermoso!!! Viva el amor!! Greetings from 🇲🇽
@bobcharles2683
Perfection.
@greglee2634
Had this album during my last 3 years of college. With extreme insomnia, I used this album to fall asleep at night.
@MyJerseybean
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 .
@thegardener4395
How cool is that intro before Nat starts to sing. Does it for me.
@autumnleaves2766
What a great pairing. Just superb. The velvety voice of Nat King Cole and the elegant playing of George Shearing.
@althejazz
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.