During an era when most female singers who interpret music from the 1920s c… Read Full Bio ↴During an era when most female singers who interpret music from the 1920s come across as dated "red hot mamas," camp, or satirical, Banu Gibson practically stands alone. She performs music from the 1920s and '30s creatively, but within the boundaries of the idiom, giving fresh life and excitement to forgotten tunes and swinging hard with her New Orleans Hot Jazz Orchestra. Growing up in Hollywood, FL, Gibson was trained as a dancer although she studied voice as a child with an opera singer. She gained early experience playing in a Miami club opposite Phil Napoleon (1967-1968), toured with Your Father's Mustache (1969-1972), and appearing at Disneyland in the Class of '27 (1972-78). She moved to New Orleans in 1973, commuting to Los Angeles and working in New Orleans doing choreography and directing. Gibson learned how to play rhythm banjo and on April 1, 1981, put together her six-piece band, which improved steadily throughout the 1980s and became a popular attraction at traditional jazz festivals. Although Banu Gibson has recorded for World, Jazzology, and Stomp Off, her most rewarding recordings are for her own Swing Out label and those rank with the top classic jazz of the era.

Something's Gotta Give
Banu Gibson Lyrics

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When an irresistible force such as you
Meets an old immovable object like me
You can bet just as sure as you live

Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give

When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Don't say no because I insist

Somewhere, somehow
Someone's gotta be kissed

So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
From their vast mysterious sky
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
But how long can anyone try?

Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live

Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give

Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live

Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give

Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give

Aw, let's tear it up

Overall Meaning

The song "Something's Gotta Give" by Banu Gibson talks about the dilemma of two people with different personalities who are irresistibly attracted to one another, but their differences make it difficult for them to be together. The lyrics describe the singer, an "old immovable object," who finds herself drawn to the "irresistible force" of the person she is singing to. They both know that something's gotta give, and they are both fighting to resist the attraction that they feel.

The singer acknowledges that the smile of the other person warms her heart, but she also knows that they come from different worlds. The lyrics explain that the singer is willing to fight for what she wants, but she is unsure of what the fates have in store for them.

The lyrics convey the message that sometimes, despite the obstacles, people should take a chance and pursue what they want. They should fight for what they believe in and not let the uncertainties of life hold them back. The song encourages the idea of taking risks and embracing the unknown, even if the outcome is uncertain.

Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
Your presence is a force to be reckoned with

Meets an old immovable object like me
I am set in my ways and difficult to change

You can bet just as sure as you live
It's inevitable that something is going to happen

Something's gotta give
Change is necessary

When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Your smile cannot be contained

Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
My heart is unyielding and unrelenting

Don't say no because I insist
Please don't reject me outright

Somewhere, somehow
At some point, in some way

Someone's gotta be kissed
We need to kiss

So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Let's be prepared for whatever may come

From their vast mysterious sky
From the unknown forces of the universe

I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll do my best to ignore my feelings for you

But how long can anyone try?
It's difficult to keep resisting

Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Let's put up a strong fight against our feelings

Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
It's possible that someday, something will happen

We'll find out just as sure as we live
We'll have an answer one way or another

Something's gotta give
Change is necessary

Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Put up a strong fight against your feelings

Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
It's possible that someday, something will happen

We'll find out just as sure as we live
We'll have an answer one way or another

Something's gotta give
Change is necessary

Aw, let's tear it up
Let's have some fun and get wild

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer

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