Something
The Brian Kellock Trio Lyrics
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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
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
The Brian Kellock Trio's song "Something's Got To Give" talks about the clash of irresistible and immovable forces, ultimately leading to change. The song begins by describing the tension between two opposing forces that cannot exist together. The lyrics suggest that when something is irresistible and someone else is immovable, you cannot hold onto the status quo. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of tension and unease, as if the singer is not sure how things will turn out.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Something's gotta give," which suggests that there must be a resolution to the tension between the two opposing forces. The singer insists that "somewhere, somehow, someone's gotta be kissed," indicating that change is needed to move forward. The lyrics imply that there is resistance to change, but that it is necessary to move forward.
The final verse of the song provides a sense of hope, suggesting that the singer is willing to fight for what he wants, and that eventually, a resolution will be found. The repetition of the phrase "Something's gotta give" in the final verse provides a sense of urgency, driving home the idea that change is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
Describing the nature of the person he is addressing as an overwhelming and irresistible force
Meets an old immovable object like me
Describing himself as an old person who is unchanging and stubborn
You can bet just as sure as you live
Asserting that an outcome is certain
Something's gotta give
Implying that someone or something has to change for there to be a resolution
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Describing the captivating smile of the person he is addressing
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Describing his own heart as incapable of being appeased
Don't say no because I insist
Asking the other person not to refuse
Somewhere, somehow
Expressing the hope that a solution can be found
Someone's gotta be kissed
Implying that they need to move forward into a romantic relationship
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Acknowledging the unpredictability of life's events and that anything can happen
From their vast mysterious sky
Describing fate as a vast and mysterious force
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Describing the temptation that he is fighting against
But how long can anyone try?
Expressing the doubt that he can continue to resist his feelings
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encouraging both parties to fight against their feelings and resist the temptation
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Acknowledging the possibility that they may eventually give in to their romantic feelings
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Expressing the belief that there will be a resolution to their situation
Something's gotta give
Reiterating that a change or resolution is necessary
Aw, let's tear it up
Ending on an exclamation to take action and resolve the situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
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