Let's Fall in Love
Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics


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Let's fall in love
Why shouldn't we fall in love?
Our hearts are made of it
Let's take a chance
Why be afraid of it?

Let's close our eyes
And make our own paradise
Little we know of it
Still we can try
To make a go of it

We might have been meant for each other
To be or not to be, let our hearts discover

Let's fall in love
Why shouldn't we fall in love?
Now is the time for it
While we are young
Let's fall in love

We might have been meant for each other
To be or not to be, let our hearts discover

Let's fall in love
Why shouldn't we fall in love?
Now is the time for it




While we are young
Let's fall in love

Overall Meaning

The Oscar Peterson Trio's song "Let's Fall In Love" is about two people who are contemplating taking a chance on love. The song suggests that falling in love is a natural and inevitable part of life, and that fear and hesitation should not hold one back from experiencing it. The lyrics reflect a sense of hope and optimism, encouraging the listener to close their eyes and imagine their own paradise, even if they know little about what that might entail. The idea is to take a leap of faith, to be open to the possibility that the two people might have been meant for each other.


The song highlights the joy and excitement of being young and in love, suggesting that now is the perfect time to take the plunge. The line "We might have been meant for each other" encapsulates the idea that there is a greater force at work, guiding the two people towards a destiny of love.


"Let's Fall In Love" is a light and playful tune, with a jaunty piano accompaniment that belies the complexity of the underlying chords. The song has a classic and timeless feel, evoking an era of romance and swing that is now long gone. Still, the sentiment of the song remains relevant, reminding us that love is a powerful force that has the ability to transform our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's fall in love
Let's start a romantic relationship


Why shouldn't we fall in love?
There is no reason why we can't fall in love, so why not?


Our hearts are made of it
Love is a fundamental aspect of our being


Let's take a chance
Let's take a risk and pursue love


Why be afraid of it?
Love may seem scary, but there's no reason to be afraid


Let's close our eyes
Let's focus on each other and ignore the outside world


And make our own paradise
Let's create our own perfect world together


Little we know of it
We don't know everything about each other or love, but that's okay


Still we can try
Despite the unknowns, we can still make an effort to make love work


To make a go of it
To try to make the relationship succeed


We might have been meant for each other
It's possible that we are perfect for each other


To be or not to be, let our hearts discover
We won't know unless we try, so let's give our hearts the chance to find out


Now is the time for it
We shouldn't put off pursuing love because the present is the best time


While we are young
We shouldn't wait until we're older to fall in love, because youth is fleeting


Let's fall in love
Let's start a romantic relationship




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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