After studying creative writing in Harvard, she returned to Singapore and began her career in theater. She released some early albums in Singapore. In the late 90’s she began releasing a string of critically acclaimed jazz albums on Groove Note Records.
Something
Jacintha Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "Something's Gotta Give" by Jacintha explore the timeless concept of two strong forces colliding, each unwilling to budge but ultimately giving in to the other. The "irresistible force" is represented by the persona singing the song, who is captivated by the "irrepressible" smile of the other person. The metaphor of the "old immovable object" and the "old implacable heart" highlights the idea that both individuals are set in their ways and unwilling to compromise, creating a tense and uncertain situation.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asserts that "something's gotta give", emphasizing that neither person can continue to resist forever. The persona acknowledges that they will "try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore", but ultimately admits that "how long can anyone try?" The lyrics evoke a sense of the inevitability of the situation, as if the two individuals are fated to come together despite their initial differences.
The final lines of "Aw, let's tear it up" add a playful and optimistic note to the song, suggesting that the tension and uncertainty have been resolved and the two individuals are now united. Overall, "Something's Gotta Give" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the universal struggle between two powerful forces.
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
When someone as attractive and compelling as you are enters my life
Meets an old immovable object like me
And when that person meets someone like me who is stubborn and set in my ways
You can bet just as sure as you live
You can be certain that something is going to happen
Something's gotta give
A change or compromise needs to be made
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When a smile that cannot be controlled or contained like yours
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Makes a cold and unyielding heart like mine feel love and warmth
Don't say no because I insist
Please don't refuse me because I am persistent
Somewhere, somehow
At some place and time
Someone's gotta be kissed
We need to kiss each other
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Therefore, prepare yourself, as we never know what our destinies hold
From their vast mysterious sky
From the vast and unknown expanse of the sky
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll do my best to ignore your beautiful and seductive lips
But how long can anyone try?
But how long can one resist temptation?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Let's put in all our effort to resist the urge
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
There is a possibility that one night under the starry sky
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will realize what we want as long as we live
Aw, let's tear it up
Oh, let's just give in to our feelings
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
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on Once I Loved
Once I Love - Jacintha - Lyrics
Once I loved
And I gave so much love to that love
It was a world to me
Once I cried
At the thought I was foolish and proud
And let him say goodbye
Then one day
From my infinite sadness you came
And brought me love again
Now I know, that no matter, whatever befalls
I'll never let you go
I will hold you close
Night and day
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
Musical Interlude
I will hold you close
Make you stay
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away