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It's Always You
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
Could make me be true, could make me feel 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.
With all your faults, I love you still,
It had to be you, wonderful you,
It had to be you.
It had to be you, it had to be you.
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Could make me be true, 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.
The lyrics of Benny Goodman's "It Had to Be You" express the feeling of finding one's perfect match in life. The singer talks about wandering around aimlessly and finally discovering the person who makes them feel true and blue, and even find joy in sadness while thinking of them. The lyrics also acknowledge that there might have been others who could have been kind, but they wouldn't do because nobody else gave the same thrill as this one person. The singer loves this person despite their faults, and it had to be them, no one else.
The song's lyrics are an embodiment of the idea that there is someone out there for everyone. It is a heartfelt tribute to the person who makes everything feel right and real in one's life. It is also notable that the lyrics hold a particular meaning for couples who dance to this song, as it resonates so much with a sense of perfect intimacy and understanding of each other.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
You were the only one who could make me happy and it was fate that brought us together.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
After many failed attempts, I finally found the perfect person for me.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You bring out my true self, even if it means feeling heartbreak and sadness at times.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
I find solace in knowing that even when I'm sad, I can think of you and find some happiness in that.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've seen other people who are kind and gentle.
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
They might not show any signs of aggression or dominance.
But they wouldn't do.
However, they just couldn't compare to you.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else has ever given me the excitement and joy that you have.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Even with all of your imperfections, I still love you deeply.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are truly wonderful and there was no one else for me but you.
It had to be you.
The universe brought us together and I'm grateful that it did.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aja TheAsianBeatle
Whenever it’s early twilight
I watch ‘til a star breaks through
Funny, it’s not a star I see
It’s always you
Whenever I roam through roses
And, lately, I often do
Funny, it’s not a rose I touch
It’s always you
If the breeze caresses me
It’s really you strolling by
If I hear a melody
It’s merely the way you sigh
Wherever you are you’re near me
You dare me to be untrue
Honey, each time I fall in love
It’s always you
William Fox
Now we are getting closer to my time period. Who could forget Helen Forrest as she was so popular during the 1940's and before.
Howard Hays
Always nice to see arranger credited on label (and liked how Sinatra in concert would remind audiences who wrote the charts). None more important than Eddie Sauter, who brought BG into a new era ("Benny Rides Again", "Clarinet a la King"). As Glenn Miller said, his writing was "ten years ahead" of everyone else.
Robert Miller
That's sayin' something as coming from the pioneer big band arranger himself, Glenn Miller.
Alyce Vollmar
You want to see a hell of an arranger? Try Dodo Marmarosa, of the Boyd Raeburn Orchestra. Orders of magnitude beyond anything happening in 1945.
Walter Fechter
For My Heavenly-Resplendent Ma (Helen) and Pop (Blaine). For My Darling-of-Darlings (Barb RIP) and her truly amazing folks. For My Heart's Love (Janet) and her fantastic folks. Thanks Benny Goodman, Helen Forrest and orchestra. Thanks the78prof for posting this. A shout-out to WKHR (Bainbridge/Cleveland, OH) for playing the best music on Earth! For WKHR disc jockeys Karen Lynne (RIP) Bob McCoy (RIP) who went "Home" in August 2021 -- your listeners love you and miss you! Keep spinning those CDs and 78s in Heaven. Be seein' ya!
Aja TheAsianBeatle
Whenever it’s early twilight
I watch ‘til a star breaks through
Funny, it’s not a star I see
It’s always you
Whenever I roam through roses
And, lately, I often do
Funny, it’s not a rose I touch
It’s always you
If the breeze caresses me
It’s really you strolling by
If I hear a melody
It’s merely the way you sigh
Wherever you are you’re near me
You dare me to be untrue
Honey, each time I fall in love
It’s always you
Lawrence Phelps
I used to collect 78s. The 364 through 366 series were fantastic! Such a luxurious sound.
Ken Carole
Helen was a terrific big band singer arguably the best. Great looks and personality. Perfect for forties music.
Juan Manuel Espinosa Vera
Very nice version.
Elliott Schertzer
Great stuff