Let's Fall In Love
Oscar Peterson & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Even educated fleas do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
In Spain, the best upper sets do it
Lithuanians and let's do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Not to mention the fins
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
"shad roe"
In shallow shoals english soles do it
Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
In old Japan, all the Japs do it
Up in Lapland little laps do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
The chimpanzees in the zoos do it
Some courageous kangaroos do it
Let's do it, let's
Fall in love
I'm sure giraffes on the sly do it
Even eagles as they fly 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, garcon de
"shad roe"
The world admits bears in pits do it
Even pekingeses at the Ritz do it
Let's do it, let's
Fall in love
The royal set sans regret did it
And they considered it fun
Marie Antoinette did it
With or without napoleon
The lyrics in Oscar Peterson's song "Let's Fall In Love" are about the universal experience of falling in love. It starts with the assertion that everything in nature does it, "Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it." This list of creatures that "do it" keeps growing, and includes inhabitants from different countries and cultures, from Spain to Lithuania to Japan to Lapland. The song also references some specific examples of animals and sea creatures that are known to reproduce in interesting or unusual ways, such as electric eels and oysters. The song suggests that love-making or procreation is a natural and beautiful part of the cycle of life.
The playful lyrics of this song are intended to uplift the listener, conveying a sense of optimism and joyfulness. The romantic notion that all creatures, great and small, have an innate desire to fall in love serves to connect humans to the natural world, reminding us that we are part of something larger than ourselves. The song also implies that there is something universal and timeless about the experience of falling in love, something that humans share across cultures and throughout history.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds do it, bees do it
The act of falling in love is not only limited to humans, even animals engage in it.
Let's do it, let's fall in love
The singer encourages the listener to engage in the act of falling in love.
In Spain, the best upper sets do it
In Spain, even the most elite social classes engage in falling in love.
Some Argentines, without means, do it
Even people with limited resources, like some Argentines, fall in love.
Romantic sponges, they say, do it
Even creatures that one would not expect to engage in love, like romantic sponges, do fall in love.
Cold cape cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it
Even creatures that may appear unwilling, like cold cape cod clams, can fall in love.
Electric eels I might add do it
Even creatures that may be affected negatively, like electric eels, fall in love.
In old Japan, all the Japs do it
Even people from conservative societies, like Japan, engage in falling in love.
The chimpanzees in the zoos do it
Even creatures that are kept in captivity, like chimpanzees in zoos, fall in love.
I'm sure giraffes on the sly do it
Even creatures that may try to keep it hidden, like giraffes, fall in love.
The world admits bears in pits do it
Even creatures that may be seen as savage, like bears in pits, engage in the act of falling in love.
The royal set sans regret did it
Even members of royalty engage in the act of falling in love.
Marie Antoinette did it
Even historical figures like Marie Antoinette fell in love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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Jeremy Bee
Thank God for you louis and my sweetheart ♡
볼텍스
greeting from S.korea. the movie 'When We First Met' brought me here. what a lovely song