Love You In The Fall
Paul Westerberg Lyrics
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Who has never said a word
Starts to sing Spring
When the little bluebell
At the bottom of the dell
Starts to ring Ding dong Ding dong
When the little blue clerk
In the middle of his work
It is nature that is all
Simply telling us to fall in love
And that's why birds do it, bees do it
Even educated fleas 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
I've heard that lizards and frogs do it
Layin' on a rock
They say that roosters do it
With a doodle and cock
Some Argentines, without means do it
I hear even Boston beans do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
When the little bluebird
Who has never said a word
Starts to sing Spring spring spring
When the little bluebell
At the bottom of the dell
Starts to ring Ding ding ding
When the little blue clerk
In the middle of his work
Starts a tune
The most refined lady bugs do it
When a gentleman calls
Moths in your rugs they do it
What's the use of moth balls
The chimpanzees in the zoos do it,
Some courageous kangaroos do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
I'm sure sometimes on the sly you do it
Maybe even you and I might do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Paul Westerberg's Love You In The Fall is a fun and romantic song that highlights the universal nature of love. The song starts off by describing the various instances in nature where creatures start to sing, ring, or start a tune to the moon up above. These instances of nature are an indication that it is time to fall in love. Westerberg is essentially saying that love is a natural instinct that is ingrained in living beings. The line "And that's why birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, let's do it, let's fall in love" is brilliant in its simplicity and showcases how love is something that transcends species.
The song continues to list various creatures, from Cape Cod clams to lizards and frogs, that also fall in love. In the end, Westerberg makes the point that even refined ladybugs, moths in your rugs, chimpanzees in zoos, and perhaps even you and I can fall in love. The song is upbeat and playful in its delivery and suggests that falling in love is an inevitable part of life.
The lyrics of Love You In The Fall perfectly capture the essence of love as a natural instinct that transcends species. Despite the simple and whimsical nature of the song, it offers deep insights into the human experience of falling in love. Westerberg's lyrics are relatable and show how love is often the one thing that connects us all.
Line by Line Meaning
When the little bluebird
Even the little bluebird who has never spoken before
Who has never said a word
Someone who has never expressed their love before
Starts to sing Spring
Begins to sing of the new season of spring
When the little bluebell
Even the little bluebell flower
At the bottom of the dell
In the valley where it resides
Starts to ring Ding dong Ding dong
Begins to make a sound like a bell ringing
When the little blue clerk
Even the little clerk who is working hard
In the middle of his work
At the peak of their productivity
Starts a tune to the moon up above
Starts singing a melody serenading the night sky
It is nature that is all
It is all part of nature's cycle
Simply telling us to fall in love
Simply a sign that it's time to fall in love
And that's why birds do it, bees do it
The reason why birds and bees also fall in love
Even educated fleas do it
Even the smartest of creatures fall in love
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Let's embrace love too
Cold Cape Cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it
Even clams in the cold do it, even if they might not want to
Even lazy jellyfish do it
Even the laziest creatures fall in love
I've heard that lizards and frogs do it
Even cold-blooded creatures could fall in love
Laying on a rock
Taking a break and relaxing
They say that roosters do it
Even roosters fall in love
With a doodle and cock
With their lively noises
Some Argentines, without means do it
Even some Argentinians, with limited resources, fall in love
I hear even Boston beans do it
Even humble beans can fall in love
The most refined lady bugs do it
Even the most elegant of bugs fall in love
When a gentleman calls
When the perfect partner arrives
Moths in your rugs they do it
Even household moths fall in love
What's the use of moth balls
They don't serve a purpose in love
The chimpanzees in the zoos do it
Even animals in captivity fall in love
Some courageous kangaroos do it
Even brave kangaroos fall in love
I'm sure sometimes on the sly you do it
You may also fall in love secretly at times
Maybe even you and I might do it
Perhaps it's time for us to fall in love too
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Let's take the leap and embrace love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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