S… Read Full Bio ↴Robin McKelle (b. 1976) is a U.S. singer of jazz, blues, and soul.
She was born Robin McElhatten in Rochester, New York. She is often compared to Ella Fitzgerald for her alto register, and has shared a stage with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Michael McDonald, and Bobby McFerrin. Her musical style is more influenced, however, by Ray Charles, Nina Simone, or Donny Hathaway.
She has released two big-band jazz albums, followed by one that featured more blues/soul music in 2010, and a fourth that focussed on soul.
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Robin McKelle Lyrics
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Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
When an irresistible force such as you
Meets an old immovable object like me
You can bet as sure as you live
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 gonna be kissed
So en garde who knows what the fates have in store
From their vast mysterious sky
I'll try hard ignoring those lips 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 as sure as we live
Something's gotta give, something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Chances are some heavenly star spangled night
We'll find out as sure as we live
Something's gotta give, something's gotta give
Something's gotta give, something's gotta, something's gotta give
Robin McKelle’s song, "Something's Got To Give," is a plea for love, urging both partners to fight for their relationship. The lyrics describe a clash of personalities between an irresistible force, who could be interpreted as the singer herself or her lover, and an old immovable object, likely referring to the singer’s emotional defenses. The singer is implying that when two people with such contrasting personalities cross paths, something has got to give. Realizing that there is something special between them in the form of an irrepressible smile, the singer pleads with her lover not to say no because she insists that eventually, someone will be kissed.
Despite acknowledging that they may be facing an inescapable destiny, the singer declines to resign herself to their fate without a struggle. She talks of trying to ignore the irresistible urge to kiss her love, which she describes as an unending test of endurance. The lyrics urge both partners to fight for this love with all their might—chances are it will pay off in the end.
The song's central theme is a woman’s desire to pause and not rush into a relationship. It is aimed at those in the initial phase of a romantic relationship, where both partners are trying to establish boundaries and get to know each other better. Merely holding hands, as the lyrics suggest, can lead to a considerable emotional commitment. Therefore, the singer is advising both partners to take some time thinking through whether this relationship is worth pursuing. Robin McKelle's "Something's Got To Give" is a song of hope, urging those entangled in love to hold on and fight for their happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's gotta give
There is an inevitable change that must happen.
Something's gotta give
There is an inevitable change that must happen.
Something's gotta give
There is an inevitable change that must happen.
When an irresistible force such as you
When someone who has a very intense or compelling personality meets someone who is firm and unchanging.
Meets an old immovable object like me
Meets someone who is stubborn and not willing to change their ways or beliefs.
You can bet as sure as you live
It is a sure thing - it will happen no matter what.
Something's gotta give, something's gotta give
There will be an inevitable change that must happen.
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When a smile that cannot be held back or restrained meets someone who is unyielding.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
When a smile softens someone who is unappeasable or unforgiving.
Don't say no because I insist
Do not reject the possible change or opportunity that could come from this meeting, because I am determined to see it through.
Somewhere, somehow, someone's gonna be kissed
There will be some sort of connection or affection that comes from this encounter.
So en garde who knows what the fates have in store
Be on your guard, because the future is uncertain and anything could happen.
From their vast mysterious sky
From the unknown surroundings and unpredictable events of life.
I'll try hard ignoring those lips I adore
I will attempt to resist the temptation or attraction that comes from this encounter.
But how long can anyone try?
It is difficult to resist for an indefinite amount of time.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
We must try to resist and overcome the impending change or attraction with all of our strength.
Chances are some heavenly star spangled night
It is possible that one day, under a beautiful night sky, something will happen that will change everything.
We'll find out as sure as we live
We will inevitably experience the change that was bound to happen.
Something's gotta give, something's gotta give
There will be an inevitable change no matter how hard we try to resist it.
Something's gotta give, something's gotta, something's gotta give
There will be an inevitable change no matter how hard we try to resist it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
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