Something
Sammy Davis Lyrics

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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
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 on guard
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
You'll find out

As sure as we live
Something's really got to give

Overall Meaning

The song "Something" performed by Sammy Davis Jr. in 1955 is about an old man who has lived his life very strictly, but he meets a woman who is the irresistible force that he cannot resist. He is an "old immovable object" who has lived his life very conservatively, while the woman is "such as you" which means that she is more free-spirited and unpredictable. The song describes how they both come together, and something has to give, which means that one of them has to change their ways for the relationship to work out. The song also talks about how the man is trying to resist the woman's charm, but eventually falls for her, despite his hesitation.

The lyrics of the song highlight the struggles of stubbornness and love, and how when both of them come together, things can become very complicated. The song emphasizes the theme of love, and how people change when they fall in love. It also reflects on the idea that one cannot control how they feel towards someone, no matter how hard they try.

Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force
When a powerful force that cannot be resisted,

Such as you
Such as your presence or attraction,

Meets an old immovable object like me
Encounters someone who is set in their ways and cannot be moved easily,

You can bet as sure as you live
You can be certain,

Something gotta give
Change or compromise must occur,

When an irrepressible smile
When an irresistible or contagious smile,

Such as yours
Such as your smile or demeanor,

Warms an old implacable heart
Stirs the emotions of one who is stubborn and unyielding,

Such as mine
Such as my heart or attitude,

Don't say no
Do not refuse or turn away,

Because I insist
Because I am insistent or determined,

Somewhere, somehow, someone's gonna be kissed
Somehow, someone will experience a romantic connection.

So on guard
Be cautious or wary,

Who knows what the faiths have in store
We cannot predict what the future holds,

From there fast mysterious sky
From the unknown and unpredictable future,

I'll try hard ignoring those lips I adore
I will attempt to resist the temptation of someone's kissable lips,

But how long can anyone try
But it is difficult to hold out forever,

Fight, fight, fight, fight
Struggle against temptation with great force and determination,

Fight it with all of our might
Use all our strength to resist,

Chances are some heavenly star spangled night
It is possible that on a special and magical night,

You'll find out
You will discover or realize,

As sure as we live
With absolute certainty,

Something's really got to give
Change or compromise must occur for romance to flourish.

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

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newstart2009

14y↑3

I loved how Sammy adapted to change.. Because even though technically it's not his era ... I really enjoyed the album... I never thought of him as aging... He was one of a kind and really missed... Very FEW people that sing can just put you in a zone ....Thanks again for these posts as they get me through the day ...