Something's Gotta Give
Agnostic Front Lyrics


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It's me or you, and something's gotta give

You take from me all that is pure
A lesson I have learned
Now's your chance to turn and walk on bridges that you've burned

Too much shit can't get ahead
Something's gotta give
I don't know friend or foe
Something's gotta give

Come at me your gonna lose
Don't piss me off don't light my fuse
The choice is never yours of course
And I'll survive with no remorse

Too much shit can't get ahead
Something's gotta give
I don't know friend or foe
Someone has just gotta give

Too much shit can't get ahead
Something's gotta give
I don't know friend or foe
Something's gotta give

Go

Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give




Something's gotta give
Someone has just gotta give

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Agnostic Front's song "Something's Gotta Give" are an expression of frustration and anger directed towards someone that the singer sees as a threat. The first line, "It's me or you, and something's gotta give," sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring that there is a conflict that needs to be resolved. The second line, "You take from me all that is pure," suggests that the threat is corrupting or polluting something that the singer holds dear. The third line, "A lesson I have learned," implies that the singer has suffered some harm as a result of this conflict.


The second verse takes a more confrontational tone. The line "Come at me and you're gonna lose" suggests that the singer is ready to fight back against the threat. The line "Don't piss me off don't light my fuse" shows that the singer is aware of their anger and is trying to control it. The line "And I'll survive with no remorse" suggests that the singer is willing to fight to the end, without regard for the consequences.


The chorus repeats the phrase "something's gotta give" three times, with an additional fourth line, "Someone has just gotta give." This reinforces the idea that there is a conflict that needs to be resolved, and that someone must give ground in order for that resolution to happen. The song ends with a brief instrumental section that serves as a closing statement.


Overall, the lyrics to "Something's Gotta Give" are a powerful expression of conflict and the desire for resolution. They portray a speaker who is willing to fight for what they believe in, but who is also aware of the need for compromise and the possibility of loss. The song is a call to action for those who are facing similar conflicts, urging them to stand up for themselves and fight for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

It's me or you, and something's gotta give
There's a conflict between us that needs to be resolved, and one of us needs to make a sacrifice for the other to move forward.


You take from me all that is pure
Your actions have negatively impacted my life by taking away all that is good and wholesome.


A lesson I have learned
Despite the difficult circumstances, I have gained knowledge and understanding from the situation.


Now's your chance to turn and walk on bridges that you've burned
You have an opportunity to make amends and take responsibility for the damage you have caused.


Too much shit can't get ahead
The overwhelming amount of problems and obstacles is preventing us from moving forward.


I don't know friend or foe
I can't tell if you are a true ally or an enemy in the current situation.


Come at me your gonna lose
If you try to attack me or harm me, you will not succeed in your efforts.


Don't piss me off don't light my fuse
It's better for you to avoid antagonizing me or triggering my anger.


The choice is never yours of course
You may think you have control over the situation, but ultimately, the outcome is not up to you.


And I'll survive with no remorse
No matter what happens, I will persevere with a clear conscience.


Someone has just gotta give
One of us needs to make a sacrifice or compromise to resolve the conflict and move forward.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY COLETTE, ROB KABULA, ROGER MIRET, VINNIE CAPPUCCHIO

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