Something's Gotta Give
Irresistible Forces and Implacable Hearts: Unveiling the Essence of 'Something's Gotta Give'
Lyrics
When an irresistible force such as you
Addressing an irresistible force, likely a person.
Meets an old immovable object like me
Referring to oneself as an old, immovable object, suggesting resistance to change or emotional barriers.
You can bet just as sure as you live
Expressing certainty that a change is inevitable.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the imminent need for change.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Describing a smile as irrepressible, likely from the irresistible force mentioned earlier.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Characterizing one's own heart as implacable, indicating a resistant or unyielding nature.
Don't say no because I insist
Asking not to reject the interaction, expressing insistence.
Somewhere, somehow
Expressing the inevitability of a romantic encounter.
Someone's gotta be kissed
-So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Invoking the concept of fate and the unknown future.
From their vast mysterious sky
Referring to fate as vast and mysterious.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Struggling to ignore the attraction to someone's lips.
But how long can anyone try?
Questioning the duration of resisting such strong feelings.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encouraging a fight against the emotions with great effort.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Expressing hope that a revelation may come in the future.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of change in the future.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing inevitability of change.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Encouraging the irresistible force to fight against the impending change.
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
Reiterating the hope for a revelation in the future.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Stating the certainty of future change.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing inevitability of change.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
Reinforcing the idea that change is unavoidable.
Something's gotta give
-Aw, let's tear it up
Concluding with a suggestion to embrace the change and let go of inhibitions.
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