Something's Gotta Give
Sammy Davis Jr 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 of Sammy Davis Jr's song "Something's Gotta Give" depict the conflict that arises when two opposing forces, represented by two individuals, meet each other. The singer suggests that when an irresistible force, represented by the other person, meets an old immovable object like himself, something has got to give. The lyrics suggest that this conflict can only be resolved by one party giving in, as neither party can exist without causing resistance to the other.


The singer further goes on to describe the intensity of the situation, saying that when an irrepressible smile, represented by the other person, warms an old implacable heart such as his, he insists that someone has got to be kissed, implying that the attraction between the two forces is too strong to be ignored. The singer describes the futility of trying to ignore the attraction, suggesting that he'll try his best to ignore the other person's lips, but how long can anyone try?


The lyrics suggest that the situation can only be resolved through a fight - a metaphorical one - as the singer suggests the need to fight with all of their might to resolve their opposing forces. The singer also suggests that it might take a long time, but eventually, something's gotta give. The song ends with the suggestion to tear it up, suggesting that the conflict has been resolved.


Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
When someone as irresistible as you come around


Meets an old immovable object like me
And meets someone like me who's old and unchanging


You can bet just as sure as you live
One thing's certain, it's bound to happen


Something's gotta give
Something has to change


When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When someone as charming as your smile


Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Touches my old heart that's hard to soften


Don't say no because I insist
Don't refuse me because I won't back down


Somewhere, somehow
At some point or another


Someone's gotta be kissed
We have to do something about this attraction


So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Let's be ready, who knows what fate has planned for us


From their vast mysterious sky
From the unknown future


I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll do my best to ignore the lips I find irresistible


But how long can anyone try?
But for how long can I ignore this feeling?


Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Let's struggle against this with all our efforts


Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Maybe one day under the stars


We'll find out just as sure as we live
We'll finally figure out what's going to happen


Something's gotta give
We can't keep living like this without a resolution


Aw, let's tear it up
Let's go for it




Lyrics Ā© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER

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@jamesdean2103

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 gottaā€¦



All comments from YouTube:

@jaceisham8501

People don't realize that this is the best version.

@DarthPlato

It is awesome, but try the Bing Crosby version.

@winstonsmith9533

Agreed

@onearmy942

Although this is excellent, I prefer the Sinatra version with Billy May arranging.

@onearmy942

@Zachary Schultz you're right, thanks..edit madešŸ‘

@T5._hf

agreed

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@arthurjamesbouie

This guy was amazing, singer, dancer, musician and actor and even a Civil Rights activistĀ !

@ClanWiE

And a hell of a comedian, too

@camerondunn9757

Sammy was the most talented performer ever he could anything

@johnking6550

This wonderful entertainer was head and shoulders above Sinatra....a real powerhouse of delivery and an innate master of phrasing....and man did he really nail this wonderful Johnny Mercer tune....Thats 's what you call talent!!

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