Pat Suzuki was born Chiyoko Suzuki in Cressy, California (northern Californ… Read Full Bio ↴Pat Suzuki was born Chiyoko Suzuki in Cressy, California (northern California) on September 22, in the early 1930s. As the youngest of four children, she was nicknamed "Chiby", which was Japanese for "squirt". She grew up on the family farm, and discovered her love for singing early on at church on Sundays and at local events. But things took a bad turn with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and Pat and her family were one of many Japanese-American families forced to enter internment camps. After release from the camp, her family returned to California. After attending college at San Jose State, she left for New York, and obtained a job as an understudy in a touring production of "Tea House of the August Moon". While in Seattle, an impromptu performance so impressed the owner of a local club, called The Colony, that she was offered a permanent job there. It was during this time when she hit her first big break. Bing Crosby happened to catch her act one summer night in 1957, and was so taken with her that he immediately referred her to RCA Records. This led to the 1958 release of her first album, titled "The Many Sides of Pat Suzuki". She was in high demand, and made appearances on such shows as "The Frank Sinatra Show", which also led to a role in Rodgers & Hammerstein's production of "Flower Drum Song". After the show's run, she met and married her husband, photographer Mark Shaw, and gave birth to a son. Throughout the 1970s, she continued to perform and record her music. She also appeared alongside Pat Morita on the short-lived sitcom "Mr. T. and Tina", which was a first sitcom starring an Asian-American family. She is active in supporting Asian-American rights, and performs occasionally (in places as prestigious as Lincoln Center). In 1999 she released "The Very Best of Pat Suzuki".

Something's Gotta Give
Pat Suzuki 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 song "Something's Gotta Give" by Pat Suzuki talks about a situation where an irresistible force meets an immovable object. The singer addresses their romantic interest, describing them as an irresistible force that is likely to cause a change in their life. The singer, on the other hand, is the old immovable object who seems to be hesitant to initiate anything. However, the chorus is centered on the inevitability of change. When the two forces come together, something has to give.

The lyrics also focus on the universal theme of love, which cuts across all ages and time. The singer uses terms such as "old implacable heart" to describe the depth of emotion between the two individuals. The use of the phrase "en garde" is also significant, as it is a term used in fencing to describe the commencement of a fight. It highlights the idea of two forces clashing, which could either result in victory or defeat. The singer is hopeful that the forces will work in their favor and that they will find happiness in each other.

Overall, "Something's Gotta Give" is a song about the inevitability of change and the hope that comes with new beginnings. It is a song that speaks to the human experience of love, which can be both exciting and frightening at the same time.

Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
When someone as attractive as you make your presence felt,

Meets an old immovable object like me
Encounters someone like me who is headstrong and difficult to persuade,

You can bet just as sure as you live
The outcome is guaranteed and will happen without a doubt

Something's gotta give
There will be a change or compromise on one or the other's end

When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When your infectious smile brightens up the days of someone like me,

Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Melts the heart of someone like me who has never been easily swayed,

Don't say no because I insist
Please don't say no because I can't help but be drawn towards you.

Somewhere, somehow
Perhaps not now, but at some point in time

Someone's gotta be kissed
We will share an intimate moment and lock lips

So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Bring it on, let's test fate and see where it takes us,

From their vast mysterious sky
From the vast unknown universe,

I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll make an effort to ignore the lips that always capture my attention.

But how long can anyone try?
How long can one resist temptation?

Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Let's put up a good fight against these feelings,

Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Perhaps one night under the stars,

We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will know for certain

Something's gotta give
There will be change or compromise one way or the other

Aw, let's tear it up
Let's go wild and make it happen,

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer

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