Something
The Tony Burgos Orchestra 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 to the song "Something's Gotta Give" by The Tony Burgos Orchestra explores the theme of attraction and the struggle that comes with it, especially when it involves two people with different beliefs or characteristics. The first verse talks about how an old, stubborn person meets someone irresistible, and it creates a tension that must resolve itself. The second verse talks about an irrepressible smile that warms up an immovable heart, and it surrounds the idea of how people can be resistant to change in their lives. The chorus talks about how something has to give in these situations, that there has to be a form of compromise or change for the relationship to move forward.

The lyrics also talk about the difficulties that come with trying to resist someone you are attracted to. The character tries to ignore the lips they adore, but eventually, they realize the futility of trying to fight their feelings. Despite the struggle, the lyrics end on an optimistic note, suggesting that someday, they will find a compromise, and "tear it up."

Overall, the lyrics of "Something's Gotta Give" delve into themes of attraction, resistance, and compromise. It explores the struggle that often comes with relationships and the push and pull that happens when two people with different personalities and beliefs come together.

Line by Line Meaning

When an irresistible force such as you
When a person as impressive as you

Meets an old immovable object like me
Meets me, who is uncompromising

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

Something's gotta give
A change needs to happen

When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When a smile as sunny as yours

Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Softens my unyielding heart

Don't say no because I insist
Please don't refuse

Somewhere, somehow
At some point, in some way

Someone's gotta be kissed
We have to kiss

So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
So, let's be ready as we don't know what will happen

From their vast mysterious sky
From the great and unknown sky above