Something's Gotta Give
Irresistible Forces and Implacable Hearts: Unveiling the Meaning of 'Something's Gotta Give'
Lyrics
When an irresistible force such as you
Addressing a powerful and irresistible force, likely a person.
Meets an old immovable object like me
Referring to oneself as an old, unyielding entity.
You can bet just as sure as you live
Expressing certainty that a change is imminent.
Something's gotta give
Reiterating the inevitability of change or a breakthrough.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Acknowledging a charming and irresistible smile.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Describing one's own heart as implacable or unyielding.
Don't say no because I insist
Insisting on not rejecting the warmth offered despite reservations.
Somewhere, somehow
Indicating a need for affection or intimacy.
Someone's gotta be kissed
-So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Preparing for potential challenges or obstacles in the relationship.
From their vast mysterious sky
Referring to fate and its mysterious influence.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Struggling to ignore the irresistible attraction.
But how long can anyone try?
Questioning the sustainability of resistance.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encouraging a determined fight against the inevitable.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Suggesting that a resolution may come under a starry night.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of change.
Something's gotta give
Repeating the idea that something has to give.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Advising to fight with determination against the inevitable.
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
Reiterating the possibility of a resolution under celestial guidance.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Expressing confidence in discovering the outcome.
Something's gotta give
Emphasizing the unavoidable nature of change.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
Repeating the theme of inevitability, perhaps with a playful tone.
Something's gotta give
-Aw, let's tear it up
Suggesting a willingness to embrace change or break the status quo.
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