Something's Gotta Give
Love's Unstoppable Clash: Something's Gotta Give
Lyrics
When an irresistible force such as you
Expressing the meeting of a strong, irresistible force (possibly a person) with a stubborn, unyielding object (possibly the speaker).
Meets an old immovable object like me
Highlighting the contrast between the two entities, emphasizing the immovability of the speaker.
You can bet just as sure as you live
Suggesting that a change or outcome is inevitable when such opposing forces collide.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the certainty of change or resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Describing a captivating, irrepressible smile that affects the speaker.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Describing the impact of the smile on the speaker's implacable (unyielding) heart.
Don't say no because I insist
Asserting the speaker's desire for a positive response despite any resistance.
Somewhere, somehow
Expressing the inevitability of someone being kissed, suggesting a romantic encounter.
Someone's gotta be kissed
-So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Anticipating an unknown fate and the potential challenges ahead.
From their vast mysterious sky
Referring to the mysterious and vast nature of fate, perhaps implying unpredictability.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Acknowledging the difficulty of ignoring the lips that are adored.
But how long can anyone try?
Raising the question of the duration one can resist such temptation.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encouraging a determined fight against the impending romantic attraction.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Suggesting that a positive outcome might occur on a special, star-spangled night.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of discovering the outcome of the romantic tension.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of change or resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Encouraging continued resistance and determination.
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
Repeating the idea that a positive outcome may happen on a star-spangled night.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of discovering the outcome of the romantic tension.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of change or resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
Emphasizing the certainty of change or resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Aw, let's tear it up
Concluding with a playful expression, possibly suggesting a willingness to embrace the inevitable change.
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