It Had to Be You
Ray Charles Lyrics
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It had to be you.
I've wandered around,
Finally found somebody who,
Could make me be true.
Whoa whoa whoa could make me be blue.
And, even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you
Some others I've seen, might never be mean.
Might never be cross.
Or, try to be boss.
But, they wouldn't do.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
With all your faults I love you still.
It had to be you.
Wonderful you.
It had to be you
'Cause nobody else gave me a thrill.
With all yo' faults
I love you still now.
And it had to be you.
It just had to be you.
It had to be you
In Ray Charles's song, "It Had to Be You," the singer is expressing his deep love and admiration for someone special. He confesses that he has been searching for this person for a long time, and now that he has found them, they make him want to be a better person. They make him feel joy, sadness, and everything in between.
He acknowledges that there may be others who are kind, gentle, and easy to be around, but they don't give him the same thrill as this special person. Despite their faults, he loves them deeply and knows that they were meant to be together. The singer acknowledges that this love was fate, and there was no other option for him. He had to be with this person, and they had to be together, no matter what.
This classic song has been covered by numerous artists, including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin. It was first recorded by Isham Jones and the Ray Miller Orchestra in 1924 and has since become a timeless classic. Charles's interpretation is a soulful take on the song, infusing it with his distinctive style and unique voice.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you.
There was no other option; fate brought us together.
It had to be you.
Our love is unique and special, and only you could make me feel this way.
I've wandered around,
I searched for a long time to find someone who could understand me.
Finally found somebody who,
You are the one I have been searching for all along.
Could make me be true.
You make me want to be a better person and be honest with my feelings.
Whoa whoa whoa could make me be blue.
Even when I am sad, just the thought of you can bring me joy.
And, even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you
My love for you is so strong that it even makes me happy to be sad when I am missing you.
Some others I've seen, might never be mean.
I have met other people, but they could never compare to you.
Might never be cross.
They would never make me upset or angry like you sometimes do, but I still love you.
Or, try to be boss.
Other people might try to control me, but I need to be with someone who accepts me for who I am.
But, they wouldn't do.
No one else could ever take your place in my heart.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one can excite me like you do.
With all your faults I love you still.
Even though you are not perfect, I still love you completely.
It had to be you.
Our love was destined to happen, and I am grateful that it did.
Wonderful you.
You are incredible and I cherish every moment with you.
It had to be you.
Our love story is one-of-a-kind, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@circulardrummer
Wonderful version, swinging, relaxing ......
@jessehall5566
love this song
@raan2deep
Elvis Costello did the best version to this song.
@ESTELLESESE
NO
@marcisaac2558
NO
@marcisaac2558
I mean no to John....Estelle is correct
@droodle.mp4485
six flags made a good choice to put this is the ride x2