Something's Gotta Give
Nadine 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 Nadine's song "Something's Gotta Give" describe the irresistible force of love and the struggle between two individuals who seem diametrically opposed - an old, immovable object and an irrepressible smile. The song's title itself is an idiom that suggests there is a breaking point or a limit to what can be tolerated or sustained, and the lyrics express the intense feeling of being caught in a situation where something has to change, where sparks are bound to fly.


The singer describes himself as an old, immovable object contrasted with the irresistible force of the other person. In spite of this, there is a need for affection and intimacy that neither can deny, as implied in the lines "Don't say no because I insist/Somewhere, somehow/Someone's gotta be kissed." The singer seems to be torn between his desire to resist and his inability to do so, as expressed in the refrain "Something's gotta give."


The lyrics paint a picture of a battle of wills, between two strong-willed individuals trying to resist the force of attraction, but it seems that the universe has other plans for them, and they must inevitably give in. The final lines "Aw, let's tear it up" suggest a playful, passionate release of tension that has been brewing throughout the song.


Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
When someone as alluring as you is present


Meets an old immovable object like me
Compared to you, I'm old and stubborn


You can bet just as sure as you live
It's unavoidable


Something's gotta give
Something must give in this situation


When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Your smile is captivating and irresistible


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


Don't say no because I insist
Please don't reject me, I plead with you


Somewhere, somehow
At some point


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 fate has planned for us


From their vast mysterious sky
From the universe's boundless and unknown realm


I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll resist the temptation of kissing you, which I truly desire


But how long can anyone try?
It's tough to resist something you really want


Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
We should hold onto our principles and beliefs and fight the urge to give in


Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
There's a probability that one of these nights will be unforgettable


We'll find out just as sure as we live
We'll be certain when it all unfolds


Something's gotta give
Something has to give in this situation


Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Don't give in - fight against the temptation


Something's gotta give
Something has to give


Aw, let's tear it up
Let's go on and give in




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