Let There Be Love
Nat king Cole And George Shearing 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
The lyrics of Nat King Cole and George Shearing's song "Let There Be Love" paint a vivid picture of the world we inhabit, all while asking for the most important thing: love. The song begins with a simple request for the presence of two people, "let there be you, let there be me." The next lines talk about the varying elements that make life beautiful - oysters, wind, occasional rain, chilli con carne, sparkling champagne. All these things are part of the richness and diversity of life, but love trumps them all.
As the song progresses, we see the importance of other aspects of life - birds that sing, blessings when someone sneezes - but again, love is the most vital ingredient. The final two stanzas call for the presence of birds such as cuckoos, larks and doves and then proceeds to emphasize again how important it is that love is present in one's life.
"Let There Be Love" showcases the power of love and how it should be at the center of all that we do in life. It sends a message that all other things can come and go, but love should be constant, permanent and unchanging.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be you, let there be me
May we exist together in this world, empowering each other's lives.
Let there be oysters under the sea
Let there be beauty and nature in the depths of the waters, reminding us of the vastness of the world.
Let there be wind and occasional rain
May we embrace the unpredictable nature of life and find pleasure in even the unexpected and challenging moments.
Chilli con carne and sparkling champagne
Let us indulge in the pleasures of the world, enjoying life's delicious offerings.
Let there be birds to sing in the trees
May the world be filled with the beautiful sounds of nature, bringing us peace and happiness.
Someone to bless me, whenever I sneeze
May we find comfort in the care and love of those around us, even during the small moments of life.
Let there be cuckoos, a lark and a dove
May the earth be filled with the sweet sounds of birds, reminding us of the beauty of creation.
But first of all please, let there be love
Above all else, let us prioritize and value love in our lives.
Umm, love, ooh, love, let there be love
The ultimate desire is for love to pervade and thrive in our lives, bringing joy and fulfillment.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEL SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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.
@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.