Joan Jett And The Blackhearts' song "Let's Do It" is a cover of a popular song written by Cole Porter in 1928. The lyrics describe the natural instinct of various creatures to fall in love and procreate. The song begins by mentioning a little bluebird that sings in the springtime and a bluebell that rings at the bottom of a dell, both symbolic of the arrival of love in nature. The blue clerk also joins in, implying that even humans are influenced by this natural urge. The chorus emphasizes that not only birds and bees but also educated fleas engage in this act, implying that love is a universal phenomenon experienced by all living creatures. The second verse highlights different examples of creatures engaging in the act of procreation. It mentions how even Cape Cod clams and jellyfish, typically considered lifeless creatures, also reproduce. Lizards, frogs, roosters, and even beans from Boston are used as examples to emphasize how widespread the act of falling in love is. The bridge section highlights that refined ladybugs and moths in rugs also engage in this act, emphasizing that it is not limited to specific species. Chimpanzees, kangaroos, and humans are also mentioned to show that love is experienced even by creatures of different levels of intelligence. Towards the end, the lyrics suggest that sometimes people also engage in love secretly, and it hints at a possibility that the narrator and the listener might also fall in love. The overall message of the song is to embrace the natural instinct to fall in love and enjoy the beauty of this universal phenomenon.
