Let There Be Love
Embracing the Symphony of Love: A Melodic Journey by John Pizzarelli
Lyrics
Let there be you
Expresses a desire for the existence of the person being addressed ("you").
Let there be me
Expresses a desire for the existence of the speaker ("me").
Let there be oysters
Suggests a wish for luxury and abundance, symbolized by oysters.
Under the sea
Extends the theme of abundance by referencing life under the sea.
Let there be wind
Expresses a desire for the elements, such as wind and occasional rain.
An occasional rain
Continues the theme of natural elements with a mention of rain.
Chile con carne
Introduces a desire for specific culinary delights, like Chile con carne.
Sparkling champagne
Includes the wish for a celebratory drink, symbolized by sparkling champagne.
Let there be birds
Expresses a desire for the presence of birds singing in trees.
To sing in the trees
Continues the theme of nature, emphasizing the importance of birds.
Someone to bless me
Expresses a desire for someone to bless the speaker in moments of vulnerability.
Whenever I sneeze
Specifies a situation (sneezing) where the speaker would appreciate blessing.
Let there be cuckoos
Introduces more birds, cuckoos, emphasizing the desire for a variety of bird species.
A lark and a dove
Includes additional bird species (lark and dove), reinforcing the wish for diversity.
But first of all, please
Creates anticipation and emphasizes the central desire by using "But first of all."
Let there be love
Explicitly states the primary desire: the existence of love.
Let there be cuckoos
Repeats the desire for a variety of birds, emphasizing the importance of love.
A lark and a dove
Reiterates the desire for diversity in bird species, leading to the importance of love.
But first of all, please
Repeats the phrase "But first of all, please," highlighting the priority of love.
Let there be love
Restates the central theme: the essential need for love.
Hmm, umm, love
Utters a vocal expression (hmm, umm) to convey the depth and significance of love.
Hmm, umm, love
Repeats the vocal expression, reinforcing the emotional weight of love.
Let there be love
Restates the central desire for love, leaving a lasting impression.
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