Something
Joey Pastrana And His 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 Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra's song "Something's Gotta Give" highlight the dilemma of an old immovable object meeting an irresistible force. The singer speaks from the perspective of the old immovable object, who feels torn between his firm stance and the irresistible charms of the other person. The song talks about how the old heart, which was once unyielding, now melts in the presence of someone as charming as the other person. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that "something's gotta give," indicating that a compromise or change is necessary for the singer to move forward with the irresistible force.


The lyrics of the song not only speak of the singer's internal dilemmas but also allude to the external forces that might be at play. The lines "en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store / From their vast mysterious sky" suggest that the singer is uncertain whether fate will finally force a change in his position, or if he can continue to resist his emotions. Despite his emotional turmoil, he urges himself to fight and resist the other person's charms with all his might, but he knows it won't be easy.


Overall, "Something's Gotta Give" can be interpreted as a song about the inevitability of change, even when we try to resist it. The song acknowledges that as much as we try to hold onto our old and comfortable ways of living, we must be ready to accept the new and the unknown if we are to live life to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
When an overpowering person naturally attracts another person like you


Meets an old immovable object like me
Who encounters someone like myself who has lived my life with set ways and beliefs


You can bet just as sure as you live
We can guarantee as much as our existence


Something's gotta give
there has to be a compromise or sacrifice


When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When your smile, which is unable to be contained, graces its appearance


Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Feeling touches my unyielding and unyielding heart that's been through the wringer


Don't say no because I insist
Do not reject my offer as I plead with you


Somewhere, somehow
In some place or way


Someone's gotta be kissed
Someone's lips have to be met


So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
So, be on guard, as we're not sure what the future might have planned for us


From their vast mysterious sky
The future comes from an expansive, unknown location


I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I will try with every fiber of my being to ignore those lips which I cherish


But how long can anyone try?
However, how long can one truly disregard what they feel?


Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Struggle as we may with all our strength,


Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
It is likely that on one of those magical and glittery nights


We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will get the answers to our questions as sure as we are alive


Something's gotta give
Something has to give and the situation must change


Aw, let's tear it up
Let's have a great time




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER

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