Something's Gotta Give
Diana Krall Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra 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 lyrics to Diana Krall Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra's song "Something's Gotta Give" depict the inevitability and power of romantic attraction. The first verse describes the meeting of two opposing forces - an irresistible force and an old immovable object. The singer acknowledges that when these forces meet, something has to give, suggesting that regardless of how unyielding one may be, romantic attraction can overcome even the most stubborn of hearts.


The second verse involves the singer imploring their lover not to resist their smile and advances, acknowledging that somewhere, somehow, someone's got to be kissed. The following lines, "en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store / From their vast mysterious sky," suggest that while the singer may try to ignore the object of their affection, they ultimately recognize that they cannot resist the pull of their love forever.


The repetitive lines "Something's gotta give" reinforce the idea that the inevitable nature of romantic attraction, and that ultimately, there will be a breaking point where the object of affection will submit to their desires. The final lines, "Aw, let's tear it up" provide an enthusiastic and cathartic conclusion to the song, suggesting that the waiting and anticipation was worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
When someone as charming as you enters my life


Meets an old immovable object like me
And meets someone like me, who is stubborn and unyielding in my ways and thoughts


You can bet just as sure as you live
One thing is certain


Something's gotta give
One of us will have to change


When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When you flash me that irresistible and contagious smile of yours


Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
And it melts my tough, unyielding heart


Don't say no because I insist
Please don't turn me down, because I'm not giving up easily


Somewhere, somehow
There must be a chance


Someone's gotta be kissed
That we will kiss someday


So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Let's be ready for whatever destiny throws at us


From their vast mysterious sky
From the unknown, unpredictable future


I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll try hard to resist your tempting lips that I love so much


But how long can anyone try?
But everyone has a breaking point


Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Let's fight our inner chaos and conflicting emotions as hard as we can


Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Maybe one beautiful night under the stars, when fate shines down on us,


We'll find out just as sure as we live
We'll finally know what our future holds


Something's gotta give
One of us will give in or change


Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Let's keep fighting against our own selves with all our strength


Something's gotta give
Only then, something will finally break or change


Something's gotta give
It's inevitable -- one of us will give up, surrender or compromise


Something's gotta give
It's too intense and passionate to remain stagnant -- something must give in


Aw, let's tear it up
Let's give in to our emotions and put up a show, after all




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer

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