Lyrics
When an irresistible force such as you
Refers to a powerful and attractive force, possibly a person, meeting an unyielding and stubborn object, symbolizing resistance or reluctance.
Meets an old immovable object like me
Describes the encounter between the irresistible force and the immovable object, emphasizing their contrasting nature.
You can bet just as sure as you live
Expresses certainty that a significant change or outcome will occur.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of change or resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Describes a captivating smile affecting a resistant and unyielding heart.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Highlights the impact of the smile on a determined and unchanging heart.
Don't say no because I insist
Encourages not rejecting the situation despite resistance.
Somewhere, somehow
Introduces the idea that someone must experience a romantic encounter.
Someone's gotta be kissed
Suggests the inevitability of someone being kissed in a romantic context.
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Uses fencing terminology ("en garde") to convey readiness for the unknown twists of fate.
From their vast mysterious sky
Depicts fate as mysterious and vast, with potential influence on the romantic situation.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Expresses the struggle to ignore the beloved lips despite deep affection.
But how long can anyone try?
Questions the sustainability of resistance, implying it has limits.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encourages a vigorous fight against the romantic attraction.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Implies that under the vast sky, a favorable outcome might occur.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterates the certainty that a change or resolution will occur.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the unavoidable nature of the impending change.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Encourages the listener to fight against the romantic feelings with determination.
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
Repeats the idea that a favorable outcome may happen on a starry night.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterates the certainty that a change or resolution will occur.
Something's gotta give
Repetition underlining the inescapable nature of the forthcoming change.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
Reinforces the theme that change is inevitable, leading to a resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Aw, let's tear it up
Concludes with a call to embrace the change or resolution rather than resisting it.
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