Something's Gotta Give
Irresistible Forces and Implacable Hearts: Love's Inevitable Clash
Lyrics
When an irresistible force such as you
Expressing the presence of an irresistible force, likely referring to a captivating person.
Meets an old immovable object like me
Describing oneself as an old, unyielding object in contrast to the irresistible force mentioned in line 1.
You can bet just as sure as you live
Indicating a certainty that when such opposing forces meet, a change or resolution is inevitable.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of change or a breakthrough.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-When an irrepressible smile such as yours
Describing a warm and charming smile that has an impact on a stubborn and unyielding heart.
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Highlighting the contrast between the warmth of the smile and the hardness of the heart.
Don't say no because I insist
Asking not to refuse or reject the situation because the speaker insists on the connection.
Somewhere, somehow
Expressing the inevitability of someone experiencing a romantic moment, like a kiss.
Someone's gotta be kissed
-So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Preparing for an uncertain future and the unpredictable nature of fate.
From their vast mysterious sky
Describing fate as vast and mysterious, setting the stage for unexpected events.
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
Acknowledging the challenge of ignoring the beloved's lips.
But how long can anyone try?
Raising the question of the limits of one's ability to resist temptation.
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Encouraging a spirited fight against the forces that might keep the lovers apart.
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
Suggesting the possibility of a positive outcome, hinted by a "heavenly star-spangled night."
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty that a revelation or change will occur in their lives.
Something's gotta give
Repetition emphasizing the certainty that change is imminent.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Encouraging the other person to join the fight against obstacles to their connection.
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
Repeating the idea of a positive outcome on a starry night.
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Reiterating the certainty of a revelation or change.
Something's gotta give
Emphasizing the inevitability of change or resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
-Something's gotta give
Stressing the finality of the situation, leading to a resolution.
Something's gotta give
-Aw, let's tear it up
Concluding with a playful suggestion to embrace the forthcoming change.
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