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It Had To Be You
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics


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I'll get lost, messed up and bored when I'm alone too long
I can't sleep, function or eat when I'm not with someone
Late last fall, she ended it all and moved to who-knows-where
Just like that, she vanished and packed and never even called

Do you feel a certain sense of synergy between yourself and me?
A kind of macabre and somber Wondertwin type of harmony
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool,
Kicking and screaming and pretending we were wrong

Let's get wrecked on pop tarts and snacks and see the Taj Mahal
Let's save birds from Prince William Sound and skateboard through the mall
Let's fight crime with mangoes and limes and join the PGA
Let's win big with every spin but hurry, I can't wait

Do you spend a fortune on those late night prepaid television scams
In search of the perfect blender, steak knife and non-stick frying pan?
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Thinking we were completely wrong
It seemed like a dream
A beautiful scream
That echoed forever
And made us not afraid to feel a thing

And after it ends
We'll try to be friends
They say that what doesn't kill us makes us who we are

All this time and everything's changed but I still feel the same
All good things eventually end and get washed down the drain
What a disaster it would be if you discovered that I cared
A little too much for friends but not enough to share

What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Now that I'm sure that I was wrong
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
I knew it was you.

Overall Meaning

The Motion City Soundtrack's song "It Had to Be You" talks about the struggles of being alone for too long, the abrupt end of a relationship, and the challenges of finding the right person. The first verse speaks of the singer's struggles when being alone for too long, feeling lost and unable to properly function. This leads to a sense of emptiness; the inability to sleep, eat, or even feel alive. He then laments the sudden and inexplicable disappearance of someone he used to love, who didn't even bother to say goodbye.


In the chorus, he talks about how he thinks he has finally found the right person, someone who understands him and with whom he shares special moments. Despite this, he still questions if he has found the right person. Later in the song, he proposes the idea of doing crazy and adventurous things like getting wrecked on pop tarts and snacks, going to see the Taj Mahal, saving birds in Prince William Sound, and fighting crimes with mangoes and limes. These activities serve as possible bonding opportunities he could share with that special someone.


The song emphasizes the difficulties in finding that right person and the risk of admitting your feelings to them. The song leaves the listener with the notion that despite having to go through trials and difficulties to get to the right person, it is all worth it - for it had to be them.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll get lost, messed up and bored when I'm alone too long
When I'm left on my own for too long, I feel like I lose my sense of direction and become disoriented and uninterested in things.


I can't sleep, function or eat when I'm not with someone
Being by myself makes me feel so uncomfortable that I struggle to do basic things like sleep, work or eat properly.


Late last fall, she ended it all and moved to who-knows-where
Sometime last autumn, my partner suddenly left me and traveled to a place where I don't know her current whereabouts.


Just like that, she vanished and packed and never even called
My partner disappeared suddenly without any notice, without even bothering to call me before leaving.


Do you feel a certain sense of synergy between yourself and me?
Do you sense a strong connection or harmony between us that goes beyond mere coincidence?


A kind of macabre and somber Wondertwin type of harmony
Our relationship feels unusually intertwined in a dark way, like a creepy version of the superhero duo who share a mystical bond.


What if it was you?
Have you ever considered the possibility that you're the one I've been looking for all along?


You that I needed all along
It turns out that what I've been searching for was right in front of me this whole time, in the form of you.


I felt like a fool, Kicking and screaming and pretending we were wrong
I was acting foolishly by resisting the idea of us being together, even though deep down I believed it to be true.


Let's get wrecked on pop tarts and snacks and see the Taj Mahal
Let's indulge in some junk food and travel to the Taj Mahal to have some fun and make memories together.


Let's save birds from Prince William Sound and skateboard through the mall
Let's do some good deeds, like rescuing birds in a crisis and enjoying silly activities like skateboarding at the mall.


Let's fight crime with mangoes and limes and join the PGA
Let's use unconventional weapons like fruit to fight injustice and even become professional golfers.


Let's win big with every spin but hurry, I can't wait
Let's take a chance and gamble, hoping to win big in every game, but we need to rush because I can't help being impatient.


Do you spend a fortune on those late night prepaid television scams
Do you waste a lot of money on those dubious advertisements that run on TV late at night, promising miracle products?


In search of the perfect blender, steak knife and non-stick frying pan?
Are you hoping to find top-quality kitchen gadgets like blender, steak knife, and frying pan that can make your cooking experience perfect?


It seemed like a dream, A beautiful scream, That echoed forever, And made us not afraid to feel a thing
Our relationship felt like a surreal experience, like a stunning scream that reverberated through eternity, and it helped us overcome our fear of emotions.


And after it ends, We'll try to be friends, They say that what doesn't kill us makes us who we are
Even after we break up, we can try to remain friends since it's said that surviving hardships shapes our identity.


All this time and everything's changed but I still feel the same
Despite all the change that's happened, my feelings for you have remained constant and haven't faded away.


All good things eventually end and get washed down the drain
No matter how great something might be, it will eventually come to an end and be forgotten.


What a disaster it would be if you discovered that I cared
It would be a terrible mistake on my part if I reveal to you that I have feelings for you, resulting in a difficult situation.


A little too much for friends but not enough to share
I care for you more than a typical friend but perhaps not enough to be in a romantic relationship with you.


It had to be you
The reason why I've been drawn to you all along is that you were the perfect match for me, and I couldn't help falling for you.


I knew it was you
Deep down, I always knew that you were the one for me, the person who could make me feel complete.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON

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LYRICS

“It Had To Be You"

I'll get lost, messed up and bored when I'm alone too long
I can't sleep, function or eat when I'm not with someone
Late last fall, she ended it all and moved to who-knows-where
Just like that, she vanished and packed and never even called

Do you feel a certain sense of synergy between yourself and me?
A kind of macabre and somber Wondertwin type of harmony
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool,
Kicking and screaming and pretending we were wrong

Let's get wrecked on pop tarts and sex and see the Taj Mahal
Let's save birds from Prince William Sound and skateboard through the mall
Let's fight crime with mangoes and limes and join the PGA
Let's win big with every spin but hurry, I can't wait

Do you spend a fortune on those late night prepaid television scams
In search of the perfect blender, steak knife and non-stick frying pan?
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Thinking we were completely wrong
It seemed like a dream
A beautiful scream
That echoed forever
And made us not afraid to feel a thing

And after it ends
We'll try to be friends
They say that what doesn't kill us makes us who we are

All this time and everything's changed but I still feel the same
All good things eventually end and get washed down the drain
What a disaster it would be if you discovered that I cared
A little too much for friends but not enough to share

What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Now that I'm sure that I was wrong
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
I knew it was you.



@Law-of-EnTropy

"It Had To Be You"

I'll get lost, messed up and bored when I'm alone too long
I can't sleep, function or eat when I'm not with someone
Late last fall, she ended it all and moved to who-knows-where
Just like that, she vanished and packed and never even called

Do you feel a certain sense of synergy between yourself and me?
A kind of macabre and somber Wondertwin type of harmony
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool,
Kicking and screaming and pretending we were wrong

Let's get wrecked on pop tarts and sex and see the Taj Mahal
Let's save birds from Prince William Sound and skateboard through the mall
Let's fight crime with mangoes and limes and join the PGA
Let's win big with every spin but hurry, I can't wait

Do you spend a fortune on those late night prepaid television scams
In search of the perfect blender, steak knife and non-stick frying pan?
What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Thinking we were completely wrong
It seemed like a dream
A beautiful scream
That echoed forever
And made us not afraid to feel a thing

And after it ends
We'll try to be friends
They say that what doesn't kill us makes us who we are

All this time and everything's changed but I still feel the same
All good things eventually end and get washed down the drain
What a disaster it would be if you discovered that I cared
A little too much for friends but not enough to share

What if it was you?
You that I needed all along
I felt like a fool
Now that I'm sure that I was wrong
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
It had to be you.
I knew it was you.



All comments from YouTube:

@johnparker4484

This band is criminally underrated

@bayless

i love that about 80% of the song is considered upbeat and/or happy but then you hear that beginning and the bit towards the end and its the saddest part of the whole song. it tells you everything about the story hes singing. he found someone, it was amazing, then she left leaving him to realize "shit... im alone..." i LOVE it

@RangerofNE

I feel the video just adds to it even more

@Aethercell

I used to listen to this song when I was in high school, all messed up with emotions and hormones, when everything feels like the most important thing in the world. I never stopped loving it, but I kind of fell out of love with it, if that makes sense.

Half my life later, this song hits so hard right in the feels. I feel like I've really loved and lost now, and my empathy for the narrative is just... deeper. I think I actually "get it" now.

What a great band. I'm glad they're not totally lost in obscurity but they deserved so much more recognition than they've received. I'll remember these lyrics until I die, no doubt.

@mariacp3270

This song was my best friends favourite song, he passed away 12 years ago and I still listen to this and think of him.

@SungJaeUng3

While watching them perform this song last night on their Farewell Tour I almost cried.

I'm going to miss these guys.

@katekonetzke5095

Micah Simpson you were there in Chicago? Me too! I Did cry.

@diegocojbeltran9345

Well they're back

@savestheday258

I miss them too 😔, they were really underrated

@susanmaggiora4800

It’s 2022 & they’re on tour in July & September

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