Let's Do It Again
Toni Arden and Bing Crosby 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 Letts do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Not to mention the Finns
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 shadroe
In shallow shoals, English soles do it
Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Toni Arden and Bing Crosby's song "Let's Do It Again" speaks to the universal truth that all creatures, no matter how big or small, have a primal urge to procreate. The lyrics use playful imagery to depict how seemingly different creatures and people from all over the world are united in the common desire to fall in love and make babies. The song highlights how love and sex are fundamental aspects of human and animal nature that transcend nationality, culture, and class.
The song's first verse sets the tone and establishes the song's playful mood by stating that "birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it." From there, the song takes the listener on a journey around the world, showcasing how people from different countries and cultures all experience the same desire to fall in love and procreate. The lyrics metaphorically compare people to various creatures, from Siamese twins to electric eels to English soles, to emphasize that there is no creature too big or small, too strange or familiar, that doesn't experience the same biological urge to mate.
Overall, "Let's Do It Again" is a lighthearted and humorous celebration of the human and animal desire to fall in love and procreate. By using playful imagery and witty rhymes, the song makes light of a topic that can often be taboo or uncomfortable to discuss. It speaks to the universality of human and animal nature and reminds us that, no matter our differences, we are all united by the same primal urges.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds do it, bees do it
Even educated fleas do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Many creatures, both animals and insects, mate with each other. Even the smartest of fleas do it. Therefore, let's mate with each other and fall in love.
In Spain the best upper sets do it
Lithuanians and Letts do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Even high society people in Spain do it, as well as Lithuanians and Letts. Therefore, let's do it and fall in love.
The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Not to mention the Finns
Folks in Siam do it
Think of Siamese twins
The Dutch in Amsterdam do it as well as the Finns. Even people in Siam do it, and one can think of Siamese twins. Therefore, let's follow suit and fall in love.
Some Argentines, without means do it
People say in Boston even beans do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Even Argentines who don't have much do it, and it is said that in Boston, even beans do it. Therefore, let's do it and 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
It is said that even sponges, which people wouldn't think are capable of mating, do it. Even oysters down in Oyster Bay do it. Therefore, let's give it a try and 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
Even Cape Cod clams who are not interested in mating do it, as well as lazy jellyfish. Therefore, let's do it willingly and 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 shadroe
Even electric eels who get shocked when mating do it. So, why ask if shad do it? The singer then requests shadroe from the waiter, implying that they are interested in trying it out.
In shallow shoals, English soles do it
Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love
Even English soles in shallow shoals and goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it. Therefore, let's do it and fall in love.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: PAUL JAMES BROWN, RYAN SPENDLOVE, TOM BAILEY, ANDREI NOSOV
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