Something's Gotta Give
OneRepublic (WWW.TRACE-SONG2.IR) Lyrics
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You know that something's got to
Something's gotta give
And then you told yourself
You found a modern Mona Lisa
You gave her all your love
You said I pray this fool could keep her
It doesn't mean a thing
You got time
And time is everything
Knock all night
Stay awake
Listening to
Records that you like
Now you're saying
I-I-I, I'm sinking in
You know that something's got to
Something's gotta give, oh
And then you showed yourself
All the colors that you fear
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
It doesn't mean a thing
You got love
So you got everything
Talk all night
Stay awake
Listening to
Records that we like
I-I-I, I'm sinking in
You know that something's got to
Something's gotta give
It's gotta give
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
Something's gotta give
It's gotta give
It's gotta give
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
The lyrics of OneRepublic's "Something's Gotta Give" are about a person grappling with the knowledge that something in their life needs to change. The first verse describes a feeling of being overwhelmed and sinking in, with the repeated "I-I-I" emphasizing the personal nature of this struggle. The chorus repeats the phrase "Something's gotta give", conveying a sense of urgency and tension. The second verse is more reflective, with the singer reminding themselves that they do have love and time, even if they don't have material wealth. The bridge touches on the idea of confronting one's fears, and the final repetition of "It's gotta give" suggests that the person is reaching a breaking point and ready to move forward.
Overall, the song's lyrics can be interpreted as a call to action for anyone who feels stuck or stagnant in their life. The repeated phrase "something's gotta give" captures the desire to break out of old patterns and take risks, even if that means facing fears or making difficult choices. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody serve to underscore the sense of energy and possibility that comes with making a change.
Line by Line Meaning
I-I-I, I'm sinking in
I am struggling and cannot get out of a situation
You know that something's got to
I am aware that I need to change something in my life
Something's gotta give
I need to make a change to my life to improve my situation
And then you told yourself
You convinced yourself that something was worth pursuing
You found a modern Mona Lisa
You found someone that you considered to be perfect and beautiful
You gave her all your love
You dedicated yourself completely to this person
You said I pray this fool could keep her
You hoped that you could maintain this relationship
You got no money
You do not have much financial success
It doesn't mean a thing
Despite not having much money, you still feel content
You got time
You have the opportunity to work towards your goals
And time is everything
Time is a valuable asset in life
Knock all night
You are trying hard to achieve something
Stay awake
You are working hard and not giving up
Listening to Records that you like
You are doing something enjoyable as you work towards your goals
Now you're saying
You are starting to realize something needs to change
And then you showed yourself
You had a realization about yourself and your situation
All the colors that you fear
You confronted your fears about change and the unknown
It doesn't mean a thing
You realized that material objects are not important
You got love
You are fortunate to have love in your life
So you got everything
Love is the most important thing in your life
Talk all night
You are having in-depth conversations about life and change
Stay awake
You are determined not to give up and to work hard to make the necessary changes
Listening to Records that we like
You are finding joy in the process of change
It's gotta give
You have reached a point where you know you need to make a change
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
A repeated line to emphasize the need for change
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
A repeated line to emphasize the need for change
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
A repeated line to emphasize the need for change
Oh whoa oh, whoa oh
A repeated line to emphasize the need for change
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUBERT BLANC FRANCARD, PHILIPPE ZDAR, RYAN TEDDER
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