Something's Gotta Give
Michael Andrew & Swingerhead 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 to Michael Andrew & Swingerhead's song "Something's Gotta Give" convey the idea of two opposing forces coming together and the inevitability of change. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer acknowledging that when an "irresistible force" (the love interest) meets en "old immovable object" (the singer), something has to give. The line "something's gotta give" is repeated throughout the song, reflecting the idea that change is bound to happen, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
The second verse reinforces the theme with the idea of an "irrepressible smile" warming an "old implacable heart." The singer insists that the love interest not say no because "somewhere, somehow, someone's gotta be kissed." This is a clear indication of the singer's desire for change, perhaps even a longing for a romantic relationship.
However, the subsequent verses introduce conflict in the form of the fates and the singer's internal struggle to ignore their feelings. The lines "I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore/Bu t how long can anyone try?" seem to suggest a battle taking place within the singer's mind. Ultimately, the song leaves the outcome open-ended, with the singer acknowledging that change is inevitable and there is a chance they may end up together "some heavenly star-spangled night."
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
When someone as charming as you crosses paths with someone as stubborn as me.
Meets an old immovable object like me
When someone who won't budge meets someone unchangeable.
You can bet just as sure as you live
It's a certainty, a guarantee.
Something's gotta give
One of us will have to compromise.
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When someone as dazzling as you smiles.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
When someone as unyielding as me starts to feel something.
Don't say no because I insist
Please don't say no because I won't take no for an answer.
Somewhere, somehow
At some point, in some way.
Someone's gotta be kissed
Someone has to give in and be kissed.
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Who knows what fate has planned for us, so be ready for anything.
From their vast mysterious sky
From the endless and unknown possibilities.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll do my best to ignore the person I'm attracted to.
But how long can anyone try?
It's not possible to resist forever.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
We'll struggle and try our best to resist our attraction.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
There's a probability that someday, up in the stars, something will happen between us.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
It's only a matter of time before one of us gives in to the attraction.
Something's gotta give
This can't go on like this forever.
Aw, let's tear it up
Let's have some fun and take risks!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer
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