Something's Gotta Give
Love's Unstoppable Force: Jack Jones' 'Something's Gotta Give'
Lyrics
When an irresistible force such as you
Addressing someone irresistible, setting the stage for a powerful interaction.
Meets an old immovable object like me
Describing oneself as an old, unyielding entity in contrast to the irresistible force.
You can bet just as sure as you live
Expressing certainty that a change is inevitable when such opposing forces collide.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the certainty and immediacy of change or a breakthrough.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Acknowledging a captivating smile and its effect on a resistant heart.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Describing one's own heart as unyielding or unchanging.
Don't say no because I insist
Insisting on not saying no to the captivating smile, indicating a willingness to change.
Somewhere, somehow
Expressing the inevitability of a romantic encounter; someone has to be kissed.
Someone's gotta be kissed
-So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Preparing for an unpredictable future, acknowledging the influence of fate.
From their vast mysterious sky
Describing fate as mysterious and vast, suggesting the unknown nature of future events.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Expressing an internal struggle to ignore the beloved lips despite adoration.
But how long can anyone try?
Questioning the sustainability of resisting temptation; how long can one resist?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encouraging a determined fight against the irresistible force, emphasizing effort.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Suggesting that, with effort, there is a chance for a positive outcome in the future.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of change or revelation in the future.
Something's gotta give
Repeating the idea that something inevitable is about to happen.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Encouraging another person to fight against the irresistible force with determination.
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
Expressing optimism that a positive outcome might occur in the future.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of change or revelation in the future.
Something's gotta give
Repeating the idea that something inevitable is about to happen.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
Emphasizing the urgency or inevitability of change or a breakthrough.
Something's gotta give
-Aw, let's tear it up
Concluding with a playful suggestion to embrace change or excitement.
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